Kololo — Johnnie Walker quite literally walked into Kabonero’s home on Sunday afternoon as Uganda’s business and leadership elite gathered at the opulent Kololo residence of renowned businessman and philanthropist Bob Kabonero for an exclusive Johnnie Walker Blue Club experience. Set against the backdrop of one of Kampala’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, the invitation-only gathering brought…
A public war of words has erupted on social media between youth advocate Nyanzi Martin Luther, popularly known as Mr Apex, and Lubega Benjamin Harrison, son of Busiro East Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Ssegona. The exchange was sparked after Harrison took issue with Nyanzi over earlier comments he had made about his father’s political…
Mayuge/Iganga — The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has intensified enforcement operations across the country as the festive season approaches, dealing a major blow to smugglers involved in illicit trade. In a series of intelligence-led operations conducted in Mayuge District, URA enforcement teams intercepted a Subaru vehicle transporting 1,000 undeclared Samsung smartphones, marking a significant breakthrough…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government will not tolerate any attempts to destabilise the country, warning that violence has no place in Uganda’s political process. “There’s no place for chaos in Uganda,” President Museveni said. The President made the remarks on Sunday, December 14, 2025, during a meeting…
Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has raised concerns over the use of violence by security operatives during political campaigns, warning that such actions could undermine peaceful elections in Uganda. “Violence breeds violence,” Mayiga said, urging security forces to refrain from using bullets, tear gas, or sticks against citizens during campaign activities. “You can’t brutalise…
Lilongwe, Malawi — Uganda’s She Cranes fell short in the 2025 Africa Netball Cup final, bowing to a dominant South African Queens side to finish as runners-up in the continental tournament. South Africa showcased a commanding performance from start to finish, defending their crown in style. “Relentless, composed, and full of confidence — a true…
Nile Rapids and Stanbic Black Pirates have been crowned the 2025 Uganda Cup champions, marking a thrilling conclusion to a season of top-tier rugby action. The Black Pirates, fresh from their championship victory, visited their sponsors at Roke Telkom in a celebration that radiated joy, gratitude, and camaraderie. Clad in their vibrant team jerseys, the…
Uganda Airlines is once again under public scrutiny following a week marked by flight delays and cancellations, largely attributed to technical faults that grounded key aircraft and exposed the carrier’s limited fleet capacity during the busy holiday travel season. The disruptions were most visible at Entebbe International Airport, where passengers experienced delayed departures and cancellations…
Mubende — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) lost about 2.7 million votes in the Buganda sub-region during the last general election, attributing the loss to failures in protecting the party’s votes rather than a shift in popular support. Speaking at Kasambya Town Council in Mubende District, where he…
Parliament has been recalled from recess to consider new loan requests totalling UGX 2.177 trillion and to receive the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for the 2026/27 financial year, marking the start of formal budget discussions for the next fiscal cycle. In a notice issued on December 12, 2025, the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige,…