Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1145 EAT on Wednesday 23 July 2025 President Yoweri Museveni is set to officiate the launch of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Uganda Chapter on Friday, July 25, at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, as the country intensifies preparations to co-host the prestigious continental tournament. The announcement was…
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Iron Sheets Scandal Takes Toll on Kitutu, Nandutu in NRM Primaries
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1225 EAT on Monday 21 July 2025 The fallout from the Karamoja iron sheets scandal has dealt a significant blow to former Karamoja Affairs Ministers Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, both of whom suffered heavy losses in the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries. In…
Court Maintains Ban on Live Broadcast of Pastor Kayanja Sodomy Case
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1155 EAT on Monday 21 July 2025 The High Court in Kampala has upheld a lower court’s decision to block live media coverage of the ongoing trial of nine individuals accused of providing false information to police in a case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja. Justice David Matovu ruled…
U.S. Impose Visa Restrictions on Ugandans: Key Detailes Revealed
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0003 EAT on Sunday 20 July 2025 As of July 8, 2025, the United States has revised its visa issuance policy for Ugandan nationals applying for tourism and travel visas. The new policy limits visas to single entry and a validity of three months from the date of…
Entertainment: Miki Wine Denies Targeting Bebe Cool in New Song
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1302 EAT on Friday 18 July 2025 *Singer Mikie Wine has addressed growing speculation surrounding his latest track, “Zuena,” a remake of Ragga Dee’s popular hit “Oyagala Cash.” The song tells the story of a woman named Zuena who breaks the artist’s heart, choosing money and fame over…
Ugandan Shillings Hits Record High, Emerges as one of Africa’s Strongest Currencies
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1209 EAT on Friday 18 July 2025 The Ugandan Shilling (UGX) has solidified its status as one of Africa’s most resilient currencies, appreciating by 1.3% against the US dollar in June 2025 and sustaining its strength into July. This strong performance underscores Uganda’s sound economic fundamentals, driven by…
UBOS Distributes Tablets to Support Real-Time Census Data Updates
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1425 EAT on Wednesday 16 July 2025 Ordinarily, Uganda holds a National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) once every 10 years. However, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is taking steps to ensure that population data remains current in the interim. In a forward-looking move, UBOS has begun…
Faith-Based Solutions Discussed by Kayanja, Tshisekedi to Address Conflict and Poverty in the Great Lakes
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1356 EAT on Wednesday 16 July 2025 Kinshasa – On Monday, Congolese President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo hosted a delegation of religious leaders, including Ugandan evangelist Dr. Robert Kayanja and Archbishop Evariste Ejiba Yamapia, head of the Church of Awakening in Congo (ERC), for a high-level dialogue focused on…
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