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By John Barnes Ssentamu Jacob Kiplimo delivered a standout performance, breaking his national record to finish third at the 2026 London Marathon in 2:00:28. The Ugandan long-distance runner improved on his previous mark of 2:03:37, securing a podium place in a highly competitive men’s elite race. Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe won the race in historic fashion, clocking 1:59:30 to set a new world...

By Mwanje Gideon Looking at the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, it is clear that we are attempting to catch both “big and small flies” in one legislative net. The bill is overly broad and risks strangling our economy, scaring away vital investment, and punishing the average Ugandan for the simple act of earning a living. The problem stems from the dust...

By Samuel Ssenono  H.E. Robie Kakonge, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uganda to the United States, has met Phoenix Suns rookie Khaman Maluach in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of efforts to strengthen sports links and promote Ugandan talent. The meeting, held alongside officials from the Phoenix Suns, comes as the team competes in the 2026 NBA playoffs. The...

By Gloria Gwitabinji Parliament has scheduled joint committee meetings to consider the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. The Bill was read for the first time on April 15 and referred by the Speaker to a joint committee comprising the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs and the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs for scrutiny. According to a notice from the...

Government has granted an official burial to former Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Monica Ntege Azuba. The announcement was made by the Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, who said the National Organising Committee is meeting the family to organise the burial. Hon. Azuba served as Minister of Works and Transport from 2016 to 2019, a period during which government...

Government has launched the Humanitarian Assistance Grant Project aimed at addressing urgent humanitarian needs while supporting long-term resilience. The project was launched by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja alongside Ministers Hilary Onek, Lillian Aber and Okello Oryem, and the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the Chinese Embassy in Uganda, Fan Xuecheng. The initiative is supported by the Government of the People’s Republic...

Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have been urged to fast-track preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as timelines tighten. The call came at the opening of the CAF AFCON 2027 workshop in Kampala, where officials reviewed progress and next steps.  CAF General Secretary Samson Adamu said time is limited and all key tasks must move faster, with clear roles and...

By Lydia Kyomukama The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that government responses to the global energy shock risk missing the people most in need, even as fuel prices surge following disruptions in the Middle East.  The agency says broad fuel subsidies and tax cuts, widely used to cushion consumers, often benefit higher-income households more than vulnerable groups while placing...

Karex Bhd, the world’s largest condom manufacturer, plans to raise prices by between 20 and 30 percent as supply chain disruptions linked to the US–Iran war drive up production and shipping costs. The Malaysia-based firm says the situation remains fragile, with rising freight charges and delays leaving customers with reduced stock levels. Chief Executive Goh Miah Kiat told Reuters the company...

By Nasir Lubwama. The Government has assured the country of stable fuel supply, saying current stocks and incoming deliveries are sufficient to meet national demand. In a statement issued on April 21 by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company, officials said Uganda’s fuel supply remains stable, sufficient and well managed following routine monitoring...