KAMPALA — Makerere University has taken a key step in its leadership selection process, with candidates vying for the position of Second Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance and Administration) presenting their visions in a public forum. The presentations, held at the university’s Main Hall, brought together staff, students, and members of the public in what officials described…
KAMPALA — Concerns over press freedom have intensified following the reported abduction of Ugandan journalist Arnold Mukose shortly after he hosted a radio talk show discussing a recent Constitutional Court ruling. Mukose, the programmes director at Alternative DigiTalk Media, was reportedly picked up on March 29 outside Metro FM in Old Kampala after analyzing the…
KAMPALA — Construction of the new Katonga Bridge along the Kampala–Masaka highway is nearing completion, offering relief to motorists and communities affected by the 2023 floods that destroyed the previous structure. The project, being undertaken by China Communications Construction Company, has entered its final stages, with major structural works already in place. “The New Katonga…
KAMPALA — Government has earmarked $60 million (about UGX 225 billion) for the second phase of renovations at Mandela National Stadium as Uganda prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang said the upgrades are aimed at elevating the stadium to Confederation of African Football (CAF) Category…
KAMPALA — More than 70 suspects have been arrested in a series of intelligence-led operations targeting crime hotspots across Kampala Metropolitan South, police said on Monday. The operations, conducted by the Uganda Police Force with support from other security agencies, focused on areas identified as common hideouts and waiting points for criminals. According to police…