Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

Thousands of Ugandans today gathered at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for the “Yoga Yoga Jajja” event to celebrate President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s recent election victory. President Museveni was re-elected in January during the 2026 general election. He secured 7,946,772 votes, representing 71.65% of the valid ballots cast, according to the Independent Electoral Commission. The full-day event, organised by Ms. Aminah Mukalazi, the...

Police in Kampala have arrested 14 suspects during an operation targeting individuals believed to be behind a series of aggravated robberies against boda boda riders. The operation was conducted by the Kampala Metropolitan Police South on March 11, 2026, at Muganzirwaza Building, where several shops were searched as part of efforts to crack down on criminal networks linked to motorcycle...

In the spirit of compassion, generosity and community that defines the holy month of Ramadan, we partnered with Salaam Charity to donate assorted food supplies to three Muslim-founded schools in Kampala. The donations were delivered by Standard Chartered staff together with our client Multi-choice to Jakayz Secondary School in Kabowa, Namasuba and Asiyah Kids Academy in Kiteezi to support students...

The National Drug Authority (NDA) has concluded a week-long compliance enforcement operation targeting illegal drug outlets in the Northern Region, covering Lira city, Amulatar, Oyam and Lira districts. During the operation, over 65 drug outlets were closed due to non-compliance, 150 boxes of assorted medicines worth over UGX 37,000,000 million were impounded.  During this operation, Lakot Florence who was found carrying...

The Chief of Defence Forces and Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has contributed sports gear and a cash donation of UGX 10 million to support the forthcoming Tooro Kingdom Inter-Clans Football Tournament. The tournament is set to begin on April 7, 2026, with the final scheduled for May 4, 2026. The donation was formally presented on...

Uganda and Tanzania have convened the 5th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) in Dar es Salaam, bringing together technical officials to review progress in bilateral cooperation and explore new opportunities for trade, investment, and tourism between the two neighbouring countries. The session, taking place at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, follows the outcomes of the 4th JPC...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Greater Masaka at State Lodge, Masaka. He urged them to focus on addressing the real challenges affecting the wananchi (citizens), exposing corruption at local levels, and promoting government programmes aimed at improving livelihoods. The meeting was organised by Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament-elect, Hon. Justine Nameere.  President Museveni...

By Arnold Mark Wadulo The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has launched a two-month amnesty campaign aimed at encouraging employers with outstanding contributions to clear their arrears, as the Fund moves to strengthen compliance and grow its asset base. The campaign, which runs from March 10 to May 11, 2026, offers employers a 100 percent waiver on penalties for unpaid contributions,...

By Jamillah Oluka. A story of resilience, courage and determination that transformed a young girl from hardship into one of Uganda’s most powerful women leaders. As the world celebrates the Month of Women, it is a time to honor women whose life journeys reflect courage, resilience, and the power to transform adversity into purpose. Among such remarkable women in Uganda...

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has announced upcoming statistical releases that are expected to provide key insights into the country’s socio-economic conditions. On behalf of the Executive Director, UBOS Spokesperson Didacus Okoth provided an update on the UBOS Dissemination Calendar and the Malaria Indicator Survey Report, outlining the major reports scheduled for release in the coming months. Okoth revealed that...