Today, Tuesday 17th June 2025, polling for the Village Committees of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) is taking place across Uganda. Voting started at 9:00am and will go on until 4:00pm in villages throughout the country. This activity is part of the ongoing roadmap for the 2025/2026 General Elections. This election gives Persons with Disabilities the…
This morning at Hotel Africana, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) held an important workshop with container leaders to strengthen cooperation and improve customs processes. The meeting was led by the URA Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi, and is part of the ongoing campaign to ensure smoother, fairer, and more transparent trade systems in Uganda. The…
In the peaceful village of Bumasifa in Sironko District, a young girl named Florence Nambozo Wamala began a humble journey that would eventually lead her to national leadership. Raised in a Christian family, Florence’s childhood was shaped by simplicity—helping in the family garden, singing in the church choir at Buhugu Cathedral, and attending Sunday services…
Today, Monday 16th June 2025, marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s democratic journey as elections for the Village Older Persons Committees officially begin. This is the first poll under the 2025–2026 General Elections Roadmap and holds special meaning for the nation’s senior citizens. The election is exclusively for Ugandans aged 60 and above. To participate,…
Hajat Kulthum, widow of the late Sheikh Muzaata Batte, has publicly confirmed the end of her marriage to Acram Gumisiriza. The announcement came via a heartfelt message shared on her Facebook page, addressed to religious and cultural leaders, her family, friends, and the wider public. Kulthum revealed that she met Acram in 2021, a year…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced an extension for the filing and payment of monthly tax returns for the month of May 2025. The original due date, which was set for today, has now been pushed to Monday, 16th June 2025. In an official notice shared with the public, URA stated that the extension…
Teachers at Takaramiam Primary School in Awaliwal, Gweri, are soon going to have a reason to smile. The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, recently laid the foundation stone for a new teachers’ house at the school. This marks the beginning of a very important project, one that promises to bring comfort and dignity…
Students and teachers from Gayaza Church of Uganda Secondary School had a special opportunity today as they visited the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters. Their visit was a step into the real world of democracy and governance, aimed at helping them understand how elections work and how citizens play a role in shaping the future of…
Fear and chaos filled the streets of Naguru’s Kyiwalimu Zone early Friday morning when over 70 armed men attacked the area in a violent land dispute. The raid happened around 1:30 am, with the attackers carrying pangas, hoes, and other tools. At least ten residents were injured, and several homes were damaged in the surprise…
On Friday, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) held its annual review meeting for all approved children’s homes operating within Kampala City. The meeting took place at Sanyu Babies Home, located in Namirembe, Rubaga Division. This important gathering brought together managers and social workers from various children’s homes to reflect on the progress made over the…
