The recent passing of Mrs. Jane Kajoina, mother of singer Gravity Omutujju, sparked controversy on social media after he chose to perform at the Konzo Night Festival just a day later. However, Gravity is not alone in his bravery. We look back at three remarkable stories of Ugandan artists who, despite suffering personal losses, took…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at providing ideological training for leaders of the South Sudanese ruling party in Uganda. The agreement, reached on Saturday, underscores the NRM’s commitment to nurturing strong political partnerships across the region through its acclaimed National…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rotaractors in Uganda have conducted a medical camp at Rukoni Health Centre, stepping up efforts to fight malaria and improve maternal health in the community. During the camp, mosquito nets, mama kits, and mattresses were handed over to the hospital, alongside free consultations, testing, and treatment services. Led by the District Rotaract Representative, Semio Ssebukulu,…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has waived fee charges for non-tourist travelers using the Murchison Falls National Park as a transit route. This decision comes after the closure of Karuma Bridge, which is undergoing rehabilitation, led many to use the park as an alternative passage to and from Northern Uganda. In a directive issued yesterday, Museveni…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for the upcoming 2024 presidential election, has made a stark warning that the United States is at risk of collapsing if he does not reclaim the White House. During a recent speech, Trump expressed deep concerns about the future of the country, according to The Guardian. “Look,…
The Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) has joined forces with SML News UG in a collaborative effort to push for the abolition of the death penalty in Uganda. FHRI, a non-governmental human rights advocacy organization based in Nsambya, Kampala, has been at the forefront of advocating for penal reform and abolishing the death penalty…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has demanded a public apology from the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda by Monday morning, accusing him of undiplomatic conduct. In a statement posted on X, Muhoozi warned that failure to apologize to President Museveni would lead to calls for the ambassador’s removal. “If this current U.S. Ambassador…
As the Marburg virus outbreak spreads in Rwanda, government officials are assuring international tourists that the country remains a safe destination, even as the number of confirmed cases rises. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has emphasized that while public health remains the highest priority, tourism activities continue unaffected. The outbreak, which was first confirmed on…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly denied reports alleging that a Ugandan diplomat was expelled from the United Kingdom over involvement in human trafficking. In a statement released on Friday, Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Vincent Bagiire clarified that the reports were false and that no Ugandan envoy had been dismissed from their post in…
Isaac Ssemakadde, the newly sworn-in President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has unveiled a transformative agenda aimed at restoring the organization’s autonomy and reclaiming its role as a defender of justice. During his swearing-in ceremony, Ssemakadde pledged to break the chains of government influence, particularly targeting the role of the Attorney General’s office within…
