The Government of Uganda has launched a UGX 248 billion (approximately $67 million) second phase of renovations at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, as the country intensifies preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Ministry of Education and Sports signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UPDF Engineering Brigade to undertake…
Kenya’s First Daughter, Charlene Ruto, has described her latest visit to Uganda as a homecoming, referring to President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni as her “Ugandan grandparents” following high-level engagements in Kampala and Entebbe this week. In a post shared on X, Ruto said she had a “cheerful and robust engagement” with the…
The High Court of Uganda in Kampala has ruled that businesswoman Molly Katanga has a case to answer in connection with the fatal shooting of her husband, Henry Katanga, at their home in Mbuya. Court Finds Prima Facie Case According to local media reports, the court determined that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to…
ROME — Cindy McCain, the Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), has announced her intention to step down from her leadership role at the global humanitarian organisation. In a heartfelt statement, McCain cited health challenges as the primary reason for her departure, noting that her recovery has not reached a level that allows…
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Executive Director Dan Odongo has revealed that national examiners are paid rates that are “too low,” urging lawmakers to increase payments ahead of upcoming national examinations. Odongo spoke before the Parliament’s Education and Sports Committee on February 18, 2026, as part of discussions around the 2026/27 National…