Washington, D.C. — The United States on Thursday unveiled what it called a “historic moment for peace,” as President Donald J. Trump presided over the signing of the Washington Accords, a new agreement between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi aimed at ending three decades of conflict…
Tanzania triumphed in the CECAFA Zonal qualifiers for the 2026 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Uganda 3-2 in a thrilling final on December 2, 2025, at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This victory was especially sweet for Tanzania, as it avenged their loss to Uganda in the previous…
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) have congratulated a group of senior Ugandan academics and public servants on earning Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees from Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. Among the distinguished graduates is Dr Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury at the Ministry…
Mukono — Police in Mukono District are investigating a tragic case of rash and neglect that led to the death of Ssegawa Asse, a 40-year-old resident of Butinindi, Terere Parish, Ntenjeru–Kisoga Town Council. According to preliminary investigations, Ssegawa fell ill about three weeks ago while at his family’s ancestral home. Instead of seeking medical attention,…
Lango — The National Unity Platform (NUP), led by presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, aka Bobi Wine, resumed its campaign in the Lango sub-region yesterday, despite last-minute challenges in Amolatar District. The campaign was initially scheduled to begin at Amolatar Boma Ground, but NUP coordinators reported that access to the venue was denied at the…
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…