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By Samuel Ssenono The remains of the late King of Tooro, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, are expected to arrive in Uganda on Friday morning ahead of his official burial. According to the official programme, the aircraft carrying the King’s remains is scheduled to arrive at Entebbe International Airport at 10:00am on 4 September 2026, where President Yoweri Museveni...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark. KAMPALA –The State House Investors’ Protection Unit (SHIPU) hosted a high-level stakeholder engagement bringing together key government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) alongside private sector leaders to build a unified front for Uganda's investment landscape. Chaired by Prof. Pamela Kasabiiti Mbabazi, the Executive Chairperson of the National Planning Authority (NPA), the forum focused on removing systemic bottlenecks...

General Henry Tumukunde has called on Ugandans to remain calm, peaceful and united as the country prepares for the official burial of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV. Tumukunde said the government has commenced preparations to accord the young King a dignified farewell, while urging the public to avoid conflict, misinformation and division during the mourning period. Below...

The Kingfisher Development Project in Kikuube District is set to play a significant role in Uganda’s oil production, with the project holding an estimated 186 million barrels of 2P reserves and a planned peak production of 40,000 barrels per day. Located on the Buhuka Plain along the eastern shores of Lake Albert, the Kingfisher project is a key component of...

The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Naphtal Baguma as Secretary General (Chief Executive Officer), effective 1 March 2027. The appointment was made by the Central Governing Board following a process to identify a leader with the experience, institutional knowledge and leadership capacity to guide the Society into its next phase of growth, transformation and humanitarian...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled “Pearl Sweet” as the official name of Uganda’s crude oil, ahead of the country’s anticipated first oil production. President Museveni announced the name on today during a visit to the Kingfisher Oilfield in Buhuka, Kikuube District, where the Kingfisher Central Processing Facility (CPF) has reached mechanical completion, marking a major milestone in the development...

The Special Forces Command (SFC) has celebrated its victory in the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter-Forces Drill Competition, with the Command leadership receiving the winning team and championship trophy at SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, Wakiso District. SFC emerged overall champions, taking home the championship trophy and a cash prize of UGX 50 million. While receiving the...

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abas Byakagaba has reaffirmed the Uganda Police Force’s commitment to upholding human rights and taking action against officers who violate established standards of conduct. Byakagaba made the remarks when he appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights, chaired by Hon. Ouma Willy, to address issues concerning human rights observance and policing in Uganda. The IGP...

Residents of Mpererwe, Kiteezi and Kiti are set to benefit from improved road infrastructure as reconstruction of the 9.1-kilometre Mpererwe-Kiteezi-Kiti road gets underway under the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP). The road project, valued at UGX 51 billion, is expected to improve mobility and road safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists along the busy corridor. Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo...

Parliament has condoled with the people of Tooro Kingdom and the royal family following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth describing the monarch’s death as “deeply painful.” Speaker Oboth eulogised the late Omukama during Tuesday’s plenary sitting, September 1, 2026, and called on Parliament to stand with the people of Tooro...