President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Ministry of Works and Transport to take immediate action against corruption within the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). This follows findings that 152 staff members were recruited without meeting the necessary qualifications. Concerns over recruitment irregularities In a letter addressed to Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Ministry of Works and Transport to take immediate action against corruption within the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). This follows findings that 152 staff members were recruited without meeting the necessary qualifications. Concerns over recruitment irregularities In a letter addressed to Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works…
The recent plunge in global coffee prices has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s coffee industry. From smallholder farmers in rural highlands to established exporting companies in Kampala, the fallout is being felt far and wide. For many, this is not just a market trend, it’s a painful reality. Consider Guma, a small-scale coffee farmer in Kanungu….
In a symbolic ceremony blending political purpose with grassroots optimism, celebrated musician-turned-political leader Hajjat Faridah Stacia Mayanja was officially sworn in as the new President of the National Peasants Party (NPP). The event, held today at Nkima Gardens in Nansana, marks a pivotal reawakening for the party just months before Uganda’s 2026 general elections. Founded…
Kampala, Uganda — In a bold move to position the private sector at the heart of climate action, Uganda today launched the inaugural National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Change, signaling a strategic shift towards green investment and sustainable development. Officiated by State Minister for Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, the high-level forum brought together…
The opening day of the EMC Rally saw drivers push their machines to the limit as they battled for top positions in the fourth round of the national rally championship. Flagged off at the Source of the Nile, the event set the stage for intense competition among top contenders. Notably, Hajji Salim Gasemba long known…
Ugandan Premier League champions Vipers SC have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season with the signing of Liberian international forward Mark Yallah on a three-year contract. The move comes as they gear up for a return to the CAF Champions League and seek to defend domestic league and cup double. Images of Yallah…
From Bordeaux setback to North African reboot In a bid to reboot his career after a challenging stint in Europe, Uganda Cranes playmaker Travis Mutyaba has signed with Tunisian top-flight side CS Sfaxien. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder joins the Tunisian giants following his departure from historic French club Girondins de Bordeaux. Mutyaba’s time in France…
In a determined push to make their mark at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025, Uganda’s national women’s basketball team, the Gazelles, is set to depart for a high-stakes training camp in Egypt this Friday. Led by Head Coach Nicholas Natuhereza, the squad will touch down in Cairo for an intensive preparation program aimed at fine-tuning…
The Uganda Police Force has confirmed a series of violent incidents related to the ongoing electoral process, involving assaults, vandalism, and destruction of property. These events occurred in Mubende, Isingiro, and Rubanda districts, resulting in the arrest of 16 suspects as investigations continue. Mubende District – 7 July 2025. At approximately 1600 hours, a violent…
Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued new directives to reform Uganda’s citizenship verification process, shifting authority from central government bureaucrats to local community structures. Following a June 23, 2025 meeting with the Bavandimwe (Banyarwanda of Uganda) at State House Entebbe, Museveni acknowledged concerns of discrimination and mismanagement in the current system. He…
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