KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has intensified efforts to attract high-value leisure travellers from Europe following a tourism marketing roadshow conducted in the BENELUX region, covering Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The delegation, which included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda), the Uganda Wildlife Authority, and private sector tour operators, engaged…
A new global study shows that wealth is not necessarily linked with stronger mental health among young people, with several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa outperforming richer nations in measures of wellbeing. According to the Global Mind Health Report 2025 by Sapien Labs, young adults aged 18 to 34 in many African countries scored significantly higher…
MUKONO — Police in Mukono District have opened investigations into the disappearance of 25-year-old Tuwandike Nathan, a student at Uganda Christian University. According to authorities, Tuwandike, a resident of Nsibambi A11 hostel, was last seen in Mukono Town on February 25, 2026. His personal belongings, including his mobile phone, were reportedly left behind in his…
A fresh wave of online criticism targeting David Kabanda has brought to the surface simmering rivalries within the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), casting new light on internal dynamics that have largely played out behind closed doors. The social media exchanges, which gathered momentum over the weekend, included allegations questioning Kabanda’s political consistency and loyalty….
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Saturday after coordinated military action by the United States and Israel against targets in the Islamic Republic of Iran, prompting regional airspace closures and travel disruptions across the Gulf. Aircraft above much of the Gulf were grounded as countries including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait,…