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Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced the dissolution of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), amid an escalating dispute involving its chairperson, businessman Odrek Rwabwogo. Gen Muhoozi also issued strong remarks against Rwabwogo, saying he does not recognise him as his brother-in-law despite …

The death of Tooro King Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has raised several questions among Ugandans, with many seeking answers about the future of the kingdom and who will eventually succeed him. The questions have mainly centred on whether the late monarch left behind an heir and who …

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said that matters concerning opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye will be handled by Gen Salim Saleh, adding that anyone seeking forgiveness should engage with the senior army officer. Gen Muhoozi made the remarks while commenting on the situation surrounding Dr Besigye, …

Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya has revealed that President Yoweri Museveni rejected her resignation and directed her to immediately return to office. Wangadya made the revelation while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) on Tuesday. She was appearing before the committee …

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU TEREGO: Saturday, August 1, 2026 In 2022, officials from the Uriama Seff Empowerment Foundation visited Odoa village in Ejoni parish, Uriama sub-county, looking for girls in senior four in order to support them. To their surprise none of the girls in the entire village had reached with …

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU TEREGO: Friday, 31 July 2026 On August 22, 2026, Wandi Primary school in Katrini sub county will host the third edition of the “run for her dream” event aimed at raising at least sh18m for the school fees of 42 girls. Organised by the Uriama Seff Empowerment …

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU TEREGO: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Annet Otaru, became an orphan at six years following the untimely death of her father, leaving her mother, Matilida Candiru to struggle to raise Otaru and her three-year-old follower single handedly. Growing in the remote Paraku village in Onzoro parish, Aii-vu sub …

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: Friday, July 17, 2026 What began as a baby sized Cocoa industry in Koboko district eight years ago is already turning into a worldwide sensation after the aromatic allure of Kobococo Chocolate stormed the world Market in 2025. From the heartbeat of West Nile, Natures’ Harvest …

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: MONDAY, 6 JULY 2026 The preparations for the forthcoming West Nile in Diaspora convention have received fresh impetus as organisers announce hitting a significant milestone. Dr Lazarous Anguvaa, the chairperson of the steering committee for the London convention confirmed during the second last global preparatory meeting …

By Bwayo Geoffrey – Bulambuli Rt Hon Anita Among’s dramatic fall from grace has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s political landscape, and nowhere is the uncertainty felt more keenly than in Bulambuli county. Once a towering figure in Parliament, Anita wielded influence across the judiciary, the police, and the budgetary processes …