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By David Mwanje KAMPALA– Seventeen suspects, including Joseph Ssemanda, Emmanuel Kato, and Yasin Mutyaba, have been charged with terrorism in Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court for vandalizing electricity infrastructure across Uganda. The attacks, spanning 2022 to May 2025, targeted power lines in Kampala, Luweero, Nakasongola, Mityana, Kiboga, and Mubende, causing widespread blackouts, disrupting key facilities like Luweero Industries and Nakasongola Military...

A dramatic viral video depicting a man menacing restaurant patrons with a panga, which caused widespread alarm across Kampala, has been definitively debunked by the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) as a poorly conceived comedy skit. The incident, initially perceived as a serious crime, was a deliberate act staged by content creators at Munyonyo Chez Boss Mutoto.The alarming footage, which...

By Nabakiibi Doreen MalaikaWith the countdown to the TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 well underway, Guinea has named a 26-man provisional squad, setting the stage for what could be a major redemption story following the senior team’s failure to qualify for the upcoming AFCON. Now, the focus shifts to the Syli Locaux. The Guinean Football Federation has taken an ambitious step by...

Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has today unveiled its latest deposit campaign dubbed “Jaguza ne Standard Chartered,” designed to reward clients for saving, transacting and maintaining deposits with the Bank. Running from 01st July to 30th September 2025, the Bank’s clients will stand a chance to win monthly shopping vouchers, home appliances and a trip for 2 to Dubai for 5 lucky winners when they bank...

By David Mwanje KAMPALA– The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has teamed up with the Presidential Industrial Hubs to transform skills training across the nation, ensuring young Ugandans are equipped with market ready expertise. This dynamic partnership, announced today, aims to align training programs with the National Skills Qualifications Framework, setting a new standard for vocational education. UVTAB’s Executive...

By David Mwanje KAMPALA- The 2025 State of the World Population Report, unveiled at the Uganda Media Centre, redefines the global demographic challenge under the theme “The Real Fertility Crisis: The Pursuit of Reproductive Agency in a Changing World”. Launched by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and presented by Dr. Gift Malunga, UNFPA Representative in Uganda on behalf of...

By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika Football fever is rising across East Africa as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania prepare to co-host the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship better known as CHAN. It’s the first time the tournament will be staged across three countries, and it doubles as a big dress rehearsal ahead of AFCON 2027, which the region will also host.Nineteen teams...

The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is proud to announce a landmark collaboration with the Kampala Archdiocese to celebrate the centenary anniversary of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Lubaga. A high-level delegation that was led by Msgr Father Lawrence Ssemusu comprised of Father Joseph Mukiibi, Director of Communications, and Joseph F. Kiyimba, Chairman of the Organizing Committee was welcome by UBC's...

By David Mwanje WAKISO– In a move to curb rising crime, the Kajjansi Police Division under Kampala Metropolitan Police South launched a sweeping intelligence led operation on July today, targeting notorious criminal black spots in the division. The meticulously planned raid resulted in the arrest of 48 suspects across multiple locations, including Muchanga, Kajjansi, and the infamous Sanyu Brothel, exposing...

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, has announced the official rollout of Uganda’s National Biofuels Blending Programme, starting with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5). The announcement was made during a press briefing aimed at highlighting the country’s energy transition efforts. Hon. Nankabirwa noted that the initiative is a major step toward reducing Uganda’s reliance...