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KCCA officials adopted a firm and composed stance before Parliament on Wednesday, defending the swift action that halted an unauthorized demolition at Owino Market and reaffirming their commitment to restoring order in the capital. Appearing before the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises, a delegation from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), led by Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi,...

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf, strongly condemns the suicide bombings which occurred in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, on 16 March 2026, resulting to several deaths, and others injured. The African Union stands in full solidarity with the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during this difficult time and extends its deepest...

Uganda and Zimbabwe delivered a united and clear message at the Zimbabwe–Uganda Business Forum, emphasizing the need to move beyond dialogue toward tangible trade and investment outcomes. Uganda’s Hon. Mulimba John, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), highlighted the purpose of the engagement: “We are here to further the relations of our countries but most importantly to ensure that...

The Uganda-Zimbabwe Business Forum officially commenced, marking a key milestone in strengthening bilateral relations and promoting intra-African trade and investment. The opening sessions brought together government officials, diplomats, investment promotion agencies, and private sector players from both countries, united by a shared goal of turning long-standing political ties into tangible economic outcomes. H.E. Paul Amoru, Uganda’s Resident Ambassador to Zimbabwe,...

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has presided over the closing of a landmark gathering and the official launch of the African Rangelands and Pastoralists Women Charter at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The event brought together over 200 participants from across Africa, including grassroots pastoralist women, government officials, civil society organisations, and regional leaders committed to advancing gender...

Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister Uganda have welcomed the newly appointed Permanent Secretary in charge of Coordination in the Office of the Deputy Head of Public Service, Performance Management, and Service Delivery. Julius Victor Nkeramihigo was appointed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as Permanent Secretary responsible for policy coordination across the public service. The announcement of his appointment...

Police in Nansana have registered a major breakthrough in investigations into a string of robberies targeting bank clients within the area. According to police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, four suspects were arrested during operations conducted between 10th and 14th March 2026 in connection with the incidents. The suspects are believed to have been ambushing individuals returning from banking halls and robbing them...

Police in Kassanda District have launched investigations into the abduction of a three-day-old baby by an unidentified woman who allegedly posed as a medical officer at Kiganda Health Centre IV. According to reports, the baby’s parents, Muhindo Joachim and Nalubowa Ruth, residents of Katosi Cell in Kiganda Town Council, took their newborn daughter to the facility on 12 March 2026...

The Shadow Minister for Education, Gonzaga Ssewungu, has raised concern over the increasing incidents of market fires in Kampala, which have resulted in extensive losses. Reports show that a fire outbreak at Katwe Market destroyed more than 700 businesses, with property worth millions of shillings reduced to ashes on 15th March 2026. Hon. Ssewungu, who also serves as the MP for...

By Sarah Mawerere Many patients in Uganda especially those in the rural areas still yearn for better health services despite government’s expansion of health infrastructure at different levels across the country. It is through such gaps that Rotary EClub Ntinda in conjunction with C-Care International Hospital Kampala, Rotaractors, CJ Odur Foundation and Uganda Bureau of Statistics organized a camp at Kiwoko...