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With fewer than five years remaining before Uganda’s goal of ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, health officials are calling on universities to strengthen prevention programs amid concerns that young people continue to account for thousands of new infections each year.   Officials say institutions of higher learning have an important role…

Ugandan music star Jose Chameleone has congratulated fellow artist Bebe Cool after the singer surprised his wife, Zuena Kirema, with a luxury home, saying the gesture reflects years of dedication and hard work. The mansion, located in Bwebajja and estimated to be worth about $1 million, has attracted widespread attention on social media, with fans…

The High Court in Kampala has directed court officials to provide detained opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, with a list of government-appointed lawyers after Besigye insisted he could not proceed without legal representation. Justice Emmanuel Baguma issued the order during proceedings after Besigye told the court that beginning the…

Tanzanian singer Zuchu has announced that her relationship with fellow music star Diamond Platnumz has come to an end, marking the close of a romance that drew widespread attention across East Africa for years.   The artist, whose real name is Zuhura Othman Soud, shared the news in a statement posted on social media, saying…

More than 1,000 Ugandans who recently returned from South Africa following xenophobic attacks are undergoing a government rehabilitation and orientation program aimed at helping them rebuild their lives and reintegrate into their communities. The returnees are receiving training at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi, where officials say the program is focused on restoring confidence,…

Police in Uganda’s Wamala region are investigating the killing of a woman who was found dead with multiple stab wounds inside her home in Mityana Municipality. The victim, identified as Lydia Nansubuga, also known as Madam, was discovered on the morning of July 11 at about 10:30 a.m. in Bamunanika Cell, Katakala Ward, located in…

A massive traffic jam stretching nearly 35 kilometers into neighboring Kenya has slowed the movement of goods through the Malaba border crossing, with transporters and freight operators blaming recent changes in cargo monitoring procedures. The congestion, now in its third day, has affected one of East Africa’s busiest trade corridors, leaving hundreds of cargo trucks…

Uganda’s football leadership has stepped up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations by inspecting Hoima City Stadium and Kabalega International Airport, facilities expected to play a central role in the country’s hosting plans. FUFA President Moses Magogo, who also serves as vice chairperson of the AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee, led a two…

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has opened the military’s annual strategic retreat, bringing together senior commanders and civilian officials to review defence performance and map out priorities for the next financial year. The three day meeting, being held at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Mbuya, is focused on strengthening coordination…

Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) says it will petition the High Court for a write of habeas corpus after one of its senior officials allegedly disappeared following his reported re-arrest in Mpigi District. The party said Muhammad Kivumbi Muwanga, NUP’s vice president for Buganda, has not been seen since Friday when he was reportedly…

Senior United States government officials have visited Entebbe International Airport to assess Uganda’s efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola and strengthen disease surveillance at the country’s busiest international gateway. The visit underscored ongoing cooperation between the United States, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority and the International Organization for Migration (IOM)…

  The Ugandan government will begin consultations within the next two weeks to develop a new strategy aimed at reducing poverty and improving livelihoods in the Karamoja sub-region, officials said, as authorities seek fresh approaches to address persistent development challenges. Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs Esther Anyakun said the consultation process will bring together…

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the completion of rehabilitation works on the Kampala Northern Bypass, marking the end of a major phase of road improvements aimed at easing traffic flow on one of the capital’s busiest transport corridors. In a statement issued Monday, the ministry said asphalt laying along the bypass had…

National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has urged public servants to uphold their integrity, saying positions in government are temporary but the reputation built through public service lasts long after officials leave office. Kyagulanyi made the remarks following the resignation of Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mariam Wangadya, saying…

National Resistance Movement Deputy Secretary General Rose Namayanja has called on parents to make their children’s education a top priority, saying consistent school attendance and access to learning materials remain essential for improving lives and strengthening communities. Namayanja delivered the message during a ceremony at Butiikwa Project Primary School in Kiwoko Town Council, Nakaseke District,…