5 Fascinating Cultural Sites in Uganda

Kasubi Tombs This is the UNESCO World Heritage Site and burial grounds for Buganda kings and is located in the capital Kampala, in Kasubi. Namugongo Martyrs Shrine This is honoring Christian martyrs that were killed on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga in 1886. A national public holiday...

Best Places to Visit in Uganda

Uganda is popularly known as the Pearl of Africa and this is by no accident. The East African nation offers diverse attractions and experiences. Here are some of the best national parks in...

14 Year Old Pupil Killed by URA Enforcement

A 14-year-old pupil was shot dead and two others injured after a violent confrontation between Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement officers and suspected smugglers at Buhobe trading centre, Bulumbi Sub-County in Busia District. The...

Retired Lt. Gen. Elweru Arrested

Security forces have confirmed the arrest of retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu in Soroti City after a manhunt linked to alleged plans to destabilize the Teso sub-region. According to the army, the controversial former Deputy Commander...

Comedian Kapere Has Died

sad news Ugandan comedian Kapere Lufotose (real name Yokana Mbuuse) has passed away at a hospital in Buddo, Uganda. Rejected by his family because of his physical appearance and hearing impairment, Yokana Mbuuse, popularly known...

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: A must-see Destination for the Year Ahead

If you are Ugandan and went to school in Uganda, you must have studied some of the biggest forests in the country. Bwindi used to be one of those forests that were shrouded...

A Captivating Road Trip to Kanungu

The 420-kilometre journey from Kampala to Kanungu takes you through some of Uganda’s most remote, yet spectacularly scenic areas. The trip is both pleasant and dreadful, the beautiful scenery scuppered by the final Rukungiri-Kanungu stretch which is unpaved, bumpy and extremely dusty during the dry season. That is why, even though the distance between Rukungiri and Kanungu towns is just about 44 kilometres, the bus journey takes well over two hours yet it could have been less than an hour if the road were as smooth as other roads in different parts of the country. One wonders why – with Bwindi Impenetrable National Park located in Kanungu – the government is yet...

Charity Cherop Wins 5,000m Gold At World U20 Championships

Charity Cherop has won gold in the women’s 5,000 metres at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon delivering the country’s first title...

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Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Son Graduates From UK’s Sandhurst Military Academy

Private Ruhamya Kainerugaba, son of the Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has...

Uganda Seeks Shs308bn To Establish 19 Zonal Service Centres

Ministry of Public Service is seeking Shs308bn ($83m) to establish 19 zonal service centres designed to bring several government services under one roof, officials have told Parliament. Permanent Secretary Catherine Bitarakwate told Parliament’s Committee...

Muwanga Kivumbi Case Adjourned Due to Missing Court File

The Butambala Chief Magistrates’ Court has adjourned the criminal proceedings involving National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Buganda, Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and his co-accused to June 25, 2026, after the prosecution...

Nyakikuru Appointed As The Acting Commander Of Special Forces

Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brig Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru as the acting commander of...

NEMA Dismisses Demolition Claims In Busabala Wetland

National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), has dismissed claims by...

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: An In-Depth Look

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is a remarkable adventure that...

12th Parliament Convenes at Kololo as MPs Elect New Speaker and Deputy Speaker

The newly elected lawmakers have gathered at Kololo Ceremonial...

IGG Summons Former Commissioners Over Shs1.7 Billion Service Awards

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has summoned former Parliamentary...

Gorillas Carry Uganda Flag High

Mountain gorillas are the single attraction that international travelers are likely to associate with Uganda. A gorilla trek holds special appeal because of their...

Spice’s $10,000 Rhino Naming in Uganda

Ever thought about what it would feel like to have a rhino named after you? Not a tiny toy rhino or a cartoon character...

Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga Sworn In as Kampala Lord Mayor

The swearing-in ceremony of Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga and 34 councillors representing the capital city’s five divisions is underway at City Hall...

Among’s Office Sealed Off As CID Investigates Alleged Corruption

Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), government auditors, and anti-corruption investigators have intensified investigations into former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among following fresh search operations...

PLU MPs Declare Support for Tayebwa as Deputy Speaker

Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced that Members of Parliament aligned to the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) will support Deputy...

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