Uganda has welcomed Mr Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), for an official working visit at the invitation of Hon. Norbert Mao, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The visit underscores Uganda’s commitment to fostering innovation, intellectual property (IP)-driven enterprise, and strengthening international cooperation to promote sustainable investment and development….
Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has been named African Educationist of the Year 2025 by African Leadership Magazine, following a tightly contested vote. Prof. Nawangwe expressed his gratitude on social media, writing: “The vote sponsored by Africa Leadership Magazine for African Educationist for 2025 was very tight, but we made it. I thank…
Sheema — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Chairperson and flagbearer for the 2026 elections, on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, intensified his campaign trail with a major rally in Sheema District—defending the NRM’s legacy on peace, unity and development while unveiling fresh commitments for the district and the country. Addressing thousands…
The festive season officially kicked off in style on Wednesday as Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) unveiled its highly anticipated Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan, transforming the Railway Grounds into a hub of joy, music, and Christmas cheer. For hours, Coca-Cola had teased “something exciting” brewing at the heart of Kampala. And when the moment finally arrived, it…
Gayaza — The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) campaign trail has faced fresh disruption after police reportedly blocked the party’s advance team from accessing Gayaza Town, forcing a temporary halt to their scheduled activities. In a brief statement, the party said: “Reports coming in of police blocking the FDC campaign team from accessing Gayaza. Still…
Luweero — National Unity Platform (NUP) president and 2026 presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, received a large and enthusiastic welcome in Luweero District on Tuesday as he continued his campaign tour marked by sharp criticism of the Uganda Police Force and the electoral environment. Bobi Wine, who described the entry into…
Francistown, Botswana — Uganda’s homegrown electric mobility innovation continues to make headlines across the continent as the Kiira Motors Trans-Africa Electric Expedition advances steadily toward its final destination in Cape Town. In its latest update on Wednesday, Kiira Motors announced that the team had reached Francistown, Botswana, marking Day 12 of the historic expedition. The…
Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala has officially assumed leadership of Uganda’s Inspectorate of Government (IG), delivering her inaugural address to staff on Monday, emphasising integrity, professionalism, and teamwork as the cornerstones of her tenure. In her address, Justice Naluzze expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Museveni for appointing her to the role and acknowledged the mentorship…