533,000 schoolgirls drop out to cohabit or marry — report
Kampala, April 8, 2026 — A new report by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has revealed that an estimated 533,000 secondary school girls in Uganda dropped out of school last…
50 foreign leaders to attend Museveni swearing-in
Kampala, April 8, 2026 — At least 50 foreign leaders are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, scheduled for May 12 in Kampala, according to…
UK blocks Kanye West’s entry, cancels wireless festival
London, April 8, 2026 — The UK government has denied entry to American rapper Kanye West, prompting the cancellation of this year’s Wireless Festival in London. According to reports by…
Gunfire as security busts street gangs, arrests 100 members
Kampala — Security forces fired gunshots on Tuesday evening during a major operation along Queen’s Way in central Kampala, as police intensified a crackdown on suspected criminal gangs linked to…
UCC bans ‘Mukube Paver’ song
Kampala — The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended the song "Mukube Paver" by Dynaso Wegoso, citing concerns that it promotes violence and poses a threat to public safety. In…
