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By David Mwanje Kampala buzzed with excitement as Kevin Makmot, the mastermind behind the Victoria Sharks’ success, was named head coach of the Uganda All Stars to face Ireland’s BlackRock Rugby Club on August 16, 2025. Announced on X, this marks a defining moment for Makmot, whose journey from a gritty Rugby Cranes scrumhalf to a visionary coach makes him...

By David Mwanje Uganda’s economy is showing strength but faces challenges as prices for everyday goods like matooke and beans creep up, according to the June 2025 “Performance of the Economy” report from the Ministry of Finance. For local traders and ordinary Ugandans, this report highlights opportunities and hurdles in a growing economy. With a 6.3% GDP growth for the...

President Yoweri Museveni has through a statement addressed concerns over irregularities in the NRM primaries, blaming self-seekers for polluting the process through bribery, violence, and result tampering. He confirmed arrests have been made and promised further action against electoral fraud. A legal tribunal has been formed to handle petitions and correct mistakes made during the primaries.Museveni assured aggrieved members that justice...

Uganda has made history by hosting the world’s first-ever Triple Elimination Conference on Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B, which was officially opened by Her Excellency Vice President Jessica Alupo. The landmark three-day event places Uganda at the forefront of global efforts to combat mother-to-child transmission of these three major infections. The conference, held in Kampala, brings together...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met and held fruitful discussions with the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, H.E Qu Dongyu at State House, Entebbe.  Welcoming the Director-General, President Museveni underscored the critical role of the FAO in supporting the transformation of agri-food systems, reiterating that agricultural development remains a top priority...

President Museveni responded to rising electoral malpractices within the National Resistance Movement (NRM), vowing to safeguard the party’s integrity and legacy. In a strong-worded message addressed to party members and the wider public, the President expressed deep concern over what he termed as “self-seekers” polluting the party's internal electoral process. He confirmed the arrest of eight individuals from various...

By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are now in the final stretch as they prepare to host the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The tournament kicks off on August 2 and runs through to August 30, 2025. With just under two weeks left, the buzz is real across the region. This will be the first time in...

By David Mwanje My journey to Mbale, the heart of Bugisu, began with a four-hour drive from Kampala, thanks to the newly upgraded Tirinyi Road, completed in 2024. As I veered into this serene city, 230 kilometers east of Uganda’s capital, I was greeted by the majestic Wanale Hill a near-mountain adorned with a silvery cascade, standing as Mbale’s quiet...

Rehabilitation works on the Tororo–Gulu railway line are progressing steadily, with significant track laying activities currently underway in Kumi District. The project, aimed at restoring the vital northern transport corridor, has also seen earthworks completed up to Lira District, including the preparation of the railway formation. As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure the line’s resilience and longevity, the...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today officially concluded his nationwide Parish Development Model (PDM) assessment tours with a call to Ugandans to fight poverty by embracing wealth creation at household level.  President Museveni who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni and the First Daughter, Mrs. Natasha Karugire Museveni, made the...