Ugandan entertainer MC Kats has made a public appeal to financially successful women to share their real-life journeys online, aiming to inspire the next generation of girls. On social media, MC Kats urged women who have achieved wealth through hard work and determination to tell their stories on internet platforms such as YouTube. “We beg…
Uganda has been officially cleared to export farmed fish to the European Union, a major breakthrough expected to accelerate growth in the country’s expanding aquaculture sector. The approval, granted under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/187, formally adds Uganda to the list of authorised exporters of aquaculture products to the EU market. The clearance covers exports…
The Supreme Court of Uganda has ordered a fresh hearing of a petition filed by Joseph Kazinda challenging the outcome of the 2026 parliamentary elections in his constituency. The decision follows concerns raised by the court over the manner in which the case was initially handled, with justices noting that procedural issues may have affected…
President Yoweri Museveni has said the introduction of biometric voter verification (BVV) machines played a decisive role in weakening Uganda’s opposition, arguing that the technology eliminated election malpractices that had previously worked in their favour. In a statement shared on his official platforms, Museveni said the BVV system closed loopholes that enabled cheating at polling…
Police have arrested 27 suspects during a joint security operation conducted in Bulindo Katuli Zone and Buwate Ghetto under Kira Police Division, as part of efforts to curb rising crime linked to drug-related activities. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police, the operation was carried out on February 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM, following reports…