Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on the people of Tooro to resolve the succession of the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV through peaceful and legal means, urging them to prioritise unity over division. The President’s message was delivered by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, during the ongoing mourning and burial ceremonies for...

Princess Royal Ruth Nsemere Komuntale has urged the public to take persistent pain and unusual health symptoms seriously, saying early medical attention and proper diagnosis can make a critical difference in the management of serious illnesses. Princess Komuntale made the appeal on Saturday while paying tribute to her brother, the late Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, during...

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has called on the people of Tooro to remain united and honour the legacy of the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV by continuing the causes he championed during his reign. Speaking on Saturday during the burial service at St John’s Cathedral in Fort...

President Yoweri Museveni has hailed Lt. Col. George Wilson Kamya’s autobiography, Soldier of Faith, father of former minister and IGG Beti Kamya as an important record of Uganda’s liberation history, saying documenting personal experiences is essential to preserving the country’s story for future generations. In a speech delivered by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa at the book launch at...

The Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has received maternal and newborn health commodities and equipment worth Shs1.38 billion from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), with support from the UK Government and the Beginnings Fund. The donation includes 59,000 calibrated obstetric drapes, CPAP machines, radiant warmers, phototherapy machines, syringe pumps, newborn resuscitation kits, baby cots, caffeine citrate and hormonal...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark. KAMPALA – The Uganda National Association of Builders, Suppliers and Engineering Contractors (UNABSEC) has launched a major national campaign to drive construction innovation and eliminate toxic asbestos roofing sheets from public schools and health facilities across the country. Announcing the initiative at the Kampala Serena Hotel, UNABSEC President Kiara Binta Nkuranga revealed that Uganda's construction sector grew...

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has warned that individuals found to have mishandled funds under the Government’s cattle restocking programme will be arrested and prosecuted. The warning was issued by the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Alex Kakooza, who said he had received a report containing names of several individuals who allegedly received money...

Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Ms. Lucy Nakyobe has warned Administrative Officers against corruption, abuse of office and conduct that undermines public service delivery, saying the government needs professionals who can be trusted with public resources and sensitive processes. Ms. Nakyobe said corruption should not only be understood as the theft of public funds, but also includes...

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has appointed Mr. Fred Kabanda as its new Executive Director, with the incoming head set to assume office on 1 December 2026. Kabanda’s appointment follows the successful completion of the recruitment and onboarding process, according to the PAU Board of Directors. He brings about 30 years of experience in Uganda’s petroleum sector, having served in...

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has engaged local leaders in Katakwi District to assess the ongoing distribution of food relief to families affected by food shortages caused by a prolonged dry spell. The engagement was led by the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Alex Kakooza, together with his technical team, including Acting Commissioner for...