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President Museveni Honors Archbishop Janani Luwum’s Martyrdom, Urges Leaders to Persuade not Intimidate People
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today led Ugandans in commemorating the 49th anniversary of Archbishop Janani Luwum’s martyrdom in Kitgum District, honoring his courage, faith, and ultimate sacrifice during the brutal regime of former dictator Idi Amin.
The President was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni.
The National Event, under the theme “Anchored...
Polluted Water in the Lake Victoria Ecosystem Overburdening Buikwe Women
By Sarah Mawerere
As the world continues facing a crisis of unequal access to the basic human need water, in Buikwe District of East Central Uganda, the crisis is a more gendered issue.
Buikwe just like Jinja is an industrial park; and many other economic activities like fishing, farming that promise economic growth. However, beyond this, safer alternatives are out of...
Police Intensify Hunt for Male Suspect in UCU Director’s Murder Case
Police are continuing to investigate the murder of the Uganda Christian University Director of Students’ Affairs. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Rachael Kawala says authorities are also establishing how the yet-to-be-identified suspect gained access to the deceased’s home.
Meanwhile, the prime suspect in the murder of TikToker Diana Namulinde, also known as Skyz, has been arraigned in court. We have the...
President Museveni Meets MTN Uganda Leadership, Discuss Role of Telecommunications and Fintech in National Development
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today received the Chairman of MTN Uganda Board of Directors, Mr. Charles Mbire, the Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Sylvia Mulinge, and the General Manager Corporate Services, Ms. Enid Edroma, at State House, Entebbe.
The meeting focused on the strategic role of the telecommunications sector in advancing Uganda’s socio-economic transformation, promoting innovation, and enhancing service delivery...
Operation Shujaa: UPDF and FARDC Assess Gains Against ADF
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), working together under Operation Shujaa, on Tuesday convened a joint session in Beni to evaluate ongoing operations targeting the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The meeting reviewed the achievements recorded in countering the terrorist group and...
Maj Gen Takiriwa Remembered as Dedicated and Professional Soldier
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has honored the late Major General Francis Takiriwa during a solemn memorial service held at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nakasero, in Kampala.
Maj Gen Takiriwa passed away on 7 February 2026 at the UPDF National Referral Hospital.
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), Hon. Huda Oleru Abason, described the deceased general...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bids Farewell to Distinguished Staff in Ceremony of Honor and Reflection
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened a dedicated retirement ceremony at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in honor of Ambassadors and senior officials whose decades of service have shaped Uganda’s diplomatic presence across the globe. The occasion blended gratitude, reflection, and renewed commitment to the values that underpin the country’s Foreign Service.
In his address, the Permanent Secretary, Mr....
Police Intensify Investigations into Murder of UCU Director in Mukono
Police in Mukono District have launched intensified investigations into the suspected murder of Ms Tumwebaze Pamela, 46, the Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU).
Ms Tumwebaze, a resident of Gwafu West Village, Seeta Ward in Goma Division, Mukono District, was reportedly killed in the early hours of February 11, 2026, at her home.
According to preliminary findings, at...
UPDF Marks Tarehe Sita with Medical Outreach and Community Projects in South Sudan
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed in South Sudan under Operation Mulinzi wa Kimya commemorated the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary through a range of civil–military engagement activities.
The celebrations were presided over by the Special Forces Command (SFC) Component Commander in South Sudan, Col JM Kabila, representing the Joint Task Force Commander, Brig Gen Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi.
Col Kabila highlighted...
IGAD Welcomes Back Sudan to the Regional Bloc
By Catherine Nambi
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has welcomed the decision of the Republic of the Sudan to resume its full participation in the Organisation after two years of its withdrawal from the regional bloc.
Sudan suspended its IGAD membership in 2024 following an IGAD invitation of the leader of the Sudan's paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces to...
