LifeStyle
Uganda Film Festival postponed over Ebola
KAMPALA, Uganda — The highly anticipated 2026 Uganda Film Festival (UFF) has…
Tenge Tenge battles ex-manager over multi-million YouTube brand
KAMPALA — The family of Ugandan child internet sensation Tenge Tenge has…
Justine Nameere named state minister
KAMPALA — Newly appointed State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere has…
Uganda mourns veteran food critic Kaddumukasa Kironde
KAMPALA — Uganda’s media and hospitality industries are mourning the death of…
Security
IGG arrests Apac engineer for forgery
APAC — The Inspectorate of Government has arrested Atim Mega, a Senior Agricultural Engineer with Apac District Local Government, over allegations of uttering a false document during her recruitment process. According to the Inspectorate of Government, Atim was arrested on May 25 and recorded a statement at the IGG Lira Regional Office. She is expected to appear before court in Apac District on May 26, 2026. In a statement released by the Inspectorate, investigators said Atim applied for the position of Senior Agricultural Engineer in May 2024 and was subsequently appointed by Apac District Local Government. However, investigations later established…
Regional News
Congo opens visa-free access
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of the), May 28, 2026/ -- African leaders attending the African Development Bank Group’s 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville on Monday marked Africa Day with the host, President Denis Sassou-Nguesso, announcing that the Republic of the Congo would waive visa requirements for all African nationals from next year. The announcement, marking another significant step towards continental integration, drew prolonged applause from thousands of delegates attending the meetings taking place at the Kintele Conference Centre. "As from the first of January 2027, nationals of all African countries will have visa-free access and will no longer need a visa…
