Granollers, Spain — Uganda’s long-distance runners Feb Chelogoi and Angeline Chelimo delivered strong performances on the international stage after both clinched silver medals at the La Mitja Granollers Half Marathon held in Spain on Sunday. In the men’s race, Chelogoi put up a spirited run to finish second in a time of 1:00:46, narrowly missing…
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has weighed in on the recent elections, addressing voter motivations, the role of new MPs, and the challenges presented by opposition campaigns. Commenting on voters’ support for opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), Tayebwa questioned the feasibility of his campaign promises. “You ask someone why they will vote…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced the full restoration of public internet access across the country following the conclusion of the 2026 General Elections, urging citizens to use the connectivity responsibly. Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, UCC Executive Director Hon. Nyombi Thembo said the temporary restriction of internet services was a “necessary…
Rwakitura — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has confirmed that Uganda’s oil production is expected to commence later this year, emphasising that the revenues should be invested in long-term national assets rather than distributed directly to local governments. Speaking while receiving his re-election results at his country home in Rwakitura, Museveni highlighted the importance of using…
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Nyombi Thembo has issued a stern warning to Ugandans bypassing ongoing internet restrictions using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), saying the government may take measures that could permanently knock some devices off the national network. Speaking during a live discussion on UBC Television today on the status of internet restoration,…