The Office of the Prime Minister (Uganda) has issued a warning about potential disaster risks following the release of the March–April–May (MAM) 2026 Seasonal Rainfall Outlook. The forecast, released by the Ministry of Water and Environment (Uganda), indicates that most parts of Uganda are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall during the country’s first…
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has officially joined the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres successor, entering the global diplomatic contest ahead of the 2027 leadership transition. Sall was nominated by Government of Burundi and presented by Évariste Ndayishimiye in his capacity as chair of the African Union. The UN Secretary-General’s…
Hair extensions widely used for popular styles such as box braids, twists and faux locs may contain potentially harmful chemicals, according to recent studies that have raised concerns about the safety of products used by millions of Black women. A recent investigation by the consumer advocacy group Consumer Reports found traces of lead in 29…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced that 1,232 trading spaces are currently available across several public markets in Kampala as of March 1, 2026, offering opportunities for vendors seeking formal business premises within the city. In a public notice, the authority said the vacant stalls are spread across markets including Busega, Usafi, Wandegeya,…
A group of Ugandan students evacuated from Iran have safely arrived in Turkey and are expected to return home on Thursday following a coordinated evacuation effort involving Ugandan diplomatic and defence officials. According to Chris Magezi, the students were received in Istanbul by Uganda’s Defence Advisor in Turkey, Bob Ogiki, after a lengthy overland journey…