The Ministry of Public Service has issued a directive to all accounting officers to ensure that all government workers and pensioners receive their payments by December 23, ahead of the Christmas holiday. The move is aimed at enabling public servants and pensioners to celebrate the festive season without financial disruption, according to a statement shared…
As the festive season approaches, the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has intensified countrywide enforcement operations aimed at reducing road crashes and ensuring a safe and enjoyable holiday period for all road users. The operations, code-named “Arrive Alive,” focus on curbing traffic offences and enforcing compliance with road safety regulations across the country. According…
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan is rolling across eastern Uganda, bringing festive cheer, music and moments of joy to communities as the holiday season gathers pace. Launched on December 6 at the Railway Grounds in Kampala, the caravan kicked off in spectacular style, with energetic dancers setting the tone for a season of celebration. The…
GULU — Upcountry communities asked, and Pearl Santa responded—this time riding not on reindeer, but on the elephant, a powerful cultural symbol deeply rooted in Acholi identity. To the Acholi, an elephant is a symbol of resilience and cultural pride, one that has been proudly adopted as their totem over time, with its legacy visibly…
Kampala is set to experience the ultimate cultural Christmas celebration as BakigaNation announces the return of its signature festival, Rukundo Egumeho – Nohiri Yeitu, on Sunday, 14th December 2025, at Millennium Park, Lugogo. This year’s edition promises a heartwarming fusion of Kikiga tradition and festive cheer, recreating the Christmas many grew up with in Kigezi….