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,…
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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…
US Embassy Staff Among Seven Dead in Kampala Floods.
Kampala, March 26, 2026 – Heavy morning rains have caused massive flooding across Kampala, leaving at least seven people dead and causing widespread destruction. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as emergency response teams continue rescue efforts. The devastating floods that hit Kampala early Wednesday morning, causing widespread destruction across the city. Authorities have…
MP-elect Nalukoola to Be Sworn in Tomorrow, Confirms Speaker Among.
Kampala, Uganda – March 25, 2025 The newly elected Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, is set to be sworn in tomorrow, according to an official announcement by Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. In a statement issued today, Speaker Among confirmed that the swearing-in ceremony will take place in her chambers at…
Nalukoola Declared Winner in Kawempe North By-election as EC Gazettes Results.
Kampala, March 13, 2025 – The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially gazetted the results of the Kawempe North by-election, confirming Counsel Elias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola as the winner. This declaration comes after weeks of anticipation following the highly contested election. According to the gazette notice, Nalukoola’s total vote count has increased by 175 votes from the…
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