Kampala, Uganda — The fifth edition of Uganda’s first World Athletics Label Road Race, the Mt Rwenzori Marathon, is set for August 22, 2026, in Kasese, promising scenic highland views and a route that crosses the equator. Early registrations indicate strong international interest, with participants from seven countries already signed up. Organizers report that last…
Kampala — General Muhoozi Kainerugaba marked two years as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) with a social media post invoking divine guidance for the military. On March 22, 2026, the anniversary of his appointment by President Yoweri Museveni in 2024, Muhoozi wrote on X: “I have always felt…
New York, USA — The United Nations General Assembly has passed a landmark resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity”, a move hailed by human rights advocates as a step toward historical accountability and potential reparations. The resolution, proposed by Ghana, encourages UN member states to acknowledge the harms of…
KAMPALA — Centenary Bank has issued an urgent customer notice following an “unfortunate incident” that occurred outside its Nkrumah Road branch yesterday, March 26, 2026. While the bank has not released specific details regarding the nature of the crime, the statement confirms that the incident involved “criminals” and at least one “affected esteemed customer.” Security…
KAMPALA — Candidates vying for the 92nd Guild Presidency at Makerere University have been urged to conduct peaceful and issue-based campaigns following an official briefing by the Dean of Students. The briefing, held on Thursday afternoon, was led by the Dean of Students, Winifred Kabumbuli, who addressed all duly nominated candidates ahead of the highly…