LifeStyle
Poet’s fictional romance story sparks buzz around Luo culture
A Ugandan poet known online as “The Unknown Poet” has sparked widespread…
NUFA: Tuko Pamoja’s ‘Luo segment’ heads to Gulu for best documentary nod
GULU CITY — The acclaimed Ugandan historical docuseries Tuko Pamoja has earned…
Trailblazing Miss World pioneer Cynthia Shange dies at 76
South Africa is mourning the death of veteran actress, model, and beauty…
Winnie Byanyima pays tribute to ex-minister Monica Azuba
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Uganda is mourning the passing of former Minister of…
Security
7,000 former constables graduate as private security guards
The Uganda Police Force has passed out more than 7,000 former Special Police Constables as private security guards in a move aimed at strengthening national security and creating employment opportunities. The pass-out ceremony, held at the Olilim Police Training School, was presided over by the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba. The graduates, who number over 7,000, previously served during the January 15, 2026, general elections and have since undergone five weeks of intensive training. Speaking at the event, Byakagaba emphasised the growing importance of private security organisations in Uganda’s safety architecture. He described the sector as a critical partner…
Regional News
Museveni in Nairobi for Africa We Build Summit 2026
Nairobi, Kenya – President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the Africa We Build Summit 2026, a high-level gathering bringing together leaders from government, development finance institutions, and the private sector to accelerate the continent’s infrastructure agenda. The summit focuses on shifting Africa’s infrastructure development from policy prioritisation to practical implementation, with an emphasis on unlocking investment, improving coordination, and addressing structural bottlenecks that have slowed major projects across the continent. According to the programme, the Africa Finance Corporation used the summit to launch the State of Africa Infrastructure Report 2026, which highlights persistent challenges, including…
