By Adam Bukenya | Thursday, April 17, 2025 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni continues to express anger with individuals who are failing to implement the government’s policy of free education across the country, urging officials at all levels to guarantee that the program is completely implemented. “I do not want to employ force in this case. Discuss the concept…
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Karuma bridge is reopened after 3-week closure
Karuma bridge has officially reopened to all traffic this morning following a three-week closure for essential maintenance works. The 61-year-old bridge, a vital link connecting northern Uganda to the rest of the country, was temporarily closed on March 24 to allow for the installation of four expansion joints on the bridge deck. The closure forced…
Seven Missing After Charcoal-Laden Boat Capsizes on Lake Victoria
Rescue operations are still underway on Lake Victoria following a tragic boat accident that left at least seven people missing. The ill-fated boat, commonly known as the Kinsale, was transporting sacks of charcoal from Kalangala to Nakiwogo in Entebbe when it capsized. According to one of the survivors, Moses Bukenya, the boat had picked up…
Twelve-year-old boy accidentally kills 10-year-old cousin during play
A tragic incident unfolded in Pader district, northern Uganda, on Saturday when a 12-year-old boy accidentally killed his 10-year-old cousin during a play session that turned fatal. The deceased, Solomon Ogen-rwot, was playing with his cousin at around 5 pm in Mila Village, Paiula parish, Paiula sub-county, when the incident occurred. According to Ballex Okello,…
Thousands embrace the Lubiri Palace to celebrate Kabaka’s Birthday Run 2025
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 2020 EAT on Sunday 6 April 2025 Thousands of participants defied the early Sunday morning downpour to take part in the 2025 Kabaka’s Birthday Run—a high-profile annual event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS. The run officially began at 7:12 am, flagged off by His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi…
Uganda Hosts the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11)
By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin – Updated at 1724 EAT on Sunday 06th April 2025 MUNYONYO- Uganda is proudly hosting the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11), jointly organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of the Republic of Uganda. The Forum is held in…
Museveni Appoints Arthur Mugyenyi as New ISO Boss.
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Arthur Mugyenyi as the new Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO) following the death of Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka on January 29, 2025. Mugyenyi, a seasoned intelligence officer from Kiruhura District, has served in various capacities within ISO since 2001, gaining extensive experience in intelligence operations and security…
Veteran Journalist Shaka Ssali Passes Away in the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Veteran journalist and former Voice of America (VOA) broadcaster, Shaka Ssali, has passed away in the United States. He died approximately two hours ago after undergoing surgery, following months of battling an undisclosed ailment. Shaka Ssali, originally from Kigezi, Uganda, built an illustrious career in journalism while living in exile. He became…
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