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By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika Royal grace and humility set the mood at the AFCON 2025 opening ceremony, as Morocco welcomed Africa to a chilly, rain-soaked Rabat. Despite the cold weather, the stands were full, with Moroccan fans turning up in huge numbers to celebrate the continent’s biggest football showpiece. One of the standout moments came from Crown Prince Moulay Hassan,...

The High Court has dismissed an election petition filed by Walukaga Mathias after ruling that he did not possess valid academic qualifications at the time of his nomination. In a detailed judgment delivered on 21st December 2025, the court found that Walukaga relied on an expired academic certificate when he sought nomination, rendering his candidature invalid. Justice Simon Peter M. Kinobe...

By Kibekityo Gilbert Electricity is not merely an industrial input in Uganda; it is a strategic economic enabler whose availability, quality and cost determine the trajectory of manufacturing sector growth. As the country pursues industrialisation through value addition, job creation and export diversification, the performance of the electricity sector increasingly dictates firm-level productivity, competitiveness and investment decisions. Uganda’s Electricity Landscape: Capacity,...

By David Mwanje Uganda’s economy showed renewed momentum in November 2025 as inflation eased and business activity strengthened, supported by a sharp rise in exports, according to the latest monthly report from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Headline inflation dropped to 3.1 percent in November from 3.4 percent in October, remaining below the Bank of Uganda’s medium-term target...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government will not allow anyone to destabilize Uganda. “There's no place for chaos in Uganda,” he warned. President Museveni made the remarks on Sunday December 14, 2025, during a meeting where he welcomed National Unity Platform (NUP) parliamentary candidates who crossed to the ruling party. The meeting took place at State Lodge...

By John Barnes Ssentamu Team Java Tech from Holy Cross Lake View Senior Secondary School, Wanyange in Jinja, has emerged overall winner of the 3rd STEM Robotics Competition and Hackathon, underlining Uganda’s steady progress in science and technology education. The two-day competition was held at Kabojja International School, Buziga, drawing more than 200 learners from 28 schools and institutions across the...

The Uganda Police Force has warned the public against sharing travel plans and personal movements on social media as it steps up security operations ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities. Police say criminals increasingly monitor online platforms to identify homes left unattended during the holiday season, making oversharing a growing security risk. Addressing journalists during the weekly police press...

By PPU President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promised to support salon operators across the country with a revolving fund of Shs85 billion to boost their businesses. He made the commitment today at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds while officiating at the launch of the Federation of Uganda Salon Operators and Beauty Professionals. President Museveni congratulated salon operators for the vital services they provide...

The government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Uganda’s education system following the release of new data showing serious gaps in children’s foundational learning, particularly in reading and writing. The findings were presented at the Uwezo Uganda Open Day and Evidence in Education Forum held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kampala. The meeting brought together policymakers, district education officials,...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika Uganda Cranes played out a 2–2 draw with Morocco’s AS FAR in an international friendly match held today in Morocco as part of their preparations for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. The match served as a build-up fixture for both sides ahead of their respective continental engagements. Omedi Gives Uganda Early Lead Uganda opened the scoring in...