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The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has praised security agencies in North Karamoja for their joint efforts in restoring and maintaining peace across the sub-region. Speaking during a regional security meeting in Karenga District, Maj Gen Sserunkuma noted that the security situation in Karamoja has improved significantly, creating an environment...

The 5-star twin-tower luxury property which will soon be opened to the public is located on Ggaba Road in Nsambya. The Director Economic Affairs, Moses Kaggwa,accompained by the Commissioner Tax Policy, John Byahuranga and other Ministry officials yesterday had a guided tour of the property to assess its progress. The team was recieved and taken on the guided tour of...

UBC is delighted to announce that it will broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026 live and free-to-air, ensuring millions of Ugandans can enjoy football's greatest tournament at no cost. Hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026, the tournament will bring together the world's best teams and players. Under FIFA's free-to-air arrangement for...

Uganda is gearing up to host the 2031 Africa Games following its successful bid to stage the continent's premier multi-sport event for the first time in history. The announcement was made recently after Uganda edged Nigeria in a competitive bidding process to secure the hosting rights for the 15th edition of the quadrennial Games. National Council of Sports (NCS) General Secretary...

By Amon Ngabo FIFA has announced a 355 million dollar Club Benefits Programme for the 2026 World Cup, with clubs set to receive payments for releasing players for both the qualifiers and the final tournament. In a circular to member associations dated 5 June 2026, FIFA said the new package represents a 70 percent increase from the 2022 edition and is...

Former Miss Uganda UK 2023–2025, Faith Rusoke, has returned to her hometown of Fort Portal with a mission to create lasting change through her community initiative, 'Faithful Impact'. The project has transformed the lives of students at Buhemba Senior Secondary School by donating sewing machines and establishing a tailoring training centre aimed at equipping learners with practical vocational skills. Speaking about...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today launched construction works for Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District, in a move intended to boost tourism, trade and investment in Karamoja sub-region. Kidepo International Airport construction is funded by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry from United Arab Emirates (UAE) and it's estimated to cost over USD 72 million with major facilities including...

By Sarah Mawerere As Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continue confronting a rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak, global health authorities view the current outbreak as a serious threat, involving a rare Bundibugyo Ebola Strain, which currently lacks licensed vaccines or therapeutics. The world is heavily prioritizing community engagement, early detection, and infection control to contain it. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today used the State of the Nation Address 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds to issue a strong call to leaders and citizens to intensify efforts in Uganda’s economic transformation. He warned against non-performance, corruption and diversion from productive work. During the event, the President addressed Members of Parliament and senior government officials, as well as the...

Students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School were today privileged to receive an inspiring lecture from Maj. Gen. Henry Matsiko during the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) orientation session. During the session held at the school, Maj. Gen. Matsiko, the Joint Staff Political Commissariat (JSPC) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), emphasized the importance of patriotism, discipline, and knowledge...