In a significant push for peace across the continent, Rotary Uganda has unveiled the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert, slated for 10th January 2025. The concert, organized in collaboration with the Rotary Foundation, aims to raise $500,000 to promote peace building and conflict transformation initiatives across Africa. The funds raised through this event…
By Teddy Namayanja Humanitarian experts from across Africa are gathering in Kampala to develop a comprehensive strategy aimed at tackling the devastating effects of climate disasters and health crises on the continent. The meeting, organized by the Uganda Red Cross Society, is themed “Strengthening the Water Security for Africa Region” and seeks to address gaps…
By Teddy Namayanja A total of 1,320,400 candidates have registered for the 2024 Uganda National Examinations, marking a 7.8% increase from last year’s candidature of 1,224,371. This was announced by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) as they released the timetable for the 2024 examinations. Of the total candidature, 51.1% are females while 48.9% are…
Ugandan police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke has expressed concern over a viral TikTok video in which President Yoweri Museveni was reportedly subjected to abuse and disrespect. Speaking at a press briefing, Kituuma denounced any form of disrespect toward the President, whether through actions or words. “It is quite unfortunate for anyone to disrespect the President, whether…
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has announced that it will unveil the final results of the 2024 National Population and Housing Census on Thursday, October 3, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This follows the release of preliminary census data in June, which estimated Uganda’s population at 45.9 million. According to UBOS spokesperson Didacus Okoth,…
The discovery of the body of Agnes Nantongo, a manager at African Oil Petrol Station in Bweyogerere, has raised alarm and renewed calls for heightened security along the Northern bypass. Nantongo’s body was found in a secluded area, sparking initial fears that she may have been a victim of an attack while jogging. However, police…
Isaac Ssemakadde has been elected the new president of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), marking a turning point for the organization.
By Amos Ssemuwemba Health authorities in West Nile are closely tracking 30 individuals who came into contact with a confirmed Mpox case in Adjumani District. The first case, identified as a 12-year-old South Sudanese refugee, had spent a month at the Nyumanzi reception center after being transferred there with her family on August 3, 2024….
By Amos Ssemuwemba Claims have emerged suggesting that Peter Mayiga, the Prime Minister of Buganda Kingdom, intervened to prevent CBS FM and BBS Terefayina from hosting Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP). These assertions have predominantly circulated among NUP supporters on social media platforms. In response…
By Amos Ssemuwemba President Yoweri Museveni is set to commission the Karuma Hydropower Plant today, marking a transformative moment in Uganda’s energy landscape. The 600-megawatt facility, the largest in the country’s history, is expected to not only boost power supply but also drive economic and social development through improved access to affordable electricity. The project’s…
