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The National Organisation of Trade Unions launched a Migrant Workers’ Exploitation and Abuse Rights Desk aimed at supporting Ugandan migrant workers who face mistreatment while working abroad. The initiative seeks to provide a channel through which affected workers can report cases of abuse and receive assistance through the relevant authorities back home. The organisation noted that many Ugandan youths working...

State House's National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) has launched mental health awareness lessons for its staff in a move aimed at promoting wellbeing and addressing the growing mental health challenges among the Ugandan youth. Speaking during the first session today, the Commissioner- NSPC, Ms. Hellen Seku urged families across Uganda to stop attributing children’s struggles to witchcraft and instead...

A cross-section of national leaders, cultural and religious figures, family members, friends, and wananchi gathered at Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City today for a homecoming ceremony held in honour of His Lordship Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, the retired Chief Justice of the Republic of Uganda.  The event celebrated his distinguished service to the nation and his significant contributions to the administration of justice. The...

The Ministry of Water and Environment through the Water and Sanitation Development Facility–North has conducted a technical handover of two newly constructed water supply and sanitation facilities in Adjumani District and Moyo District, marking a key step toward improving access to clean water in the region. The facilities include the Boroli Refugee Piped Water Supply and Sanitation System in Adjumani...

The Ugandan stand attracted significant attention at the closing of the Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT) in Moscow, with a large number of visitors, including prospective tourists, operators, and tour agents, expressing strong interest in Uganda as a preferred travel destination. On the third day of the exhibition, staff of the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in...

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...