JUBA – The United Nations has said that it was “deeply saddened” by the killing of five humanitarian workers after their convoy was ambushed in South Sudan. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told a news conference on Tuesday June 30th, 2026 that the five humanitarian workers were riding in a convoy that a local partner operated […]
CAPTION: East African Crude Oil Pipeline under construction. (File photo). By AgenciesHANDENI – THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has commended the high-level of Tanzanian participation in the implementation of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, saying it has become a catalyst for employment, skills transfer and private sector growth in the country. Speaking during the […]
CAPTION: Officials after the meeting took place at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe. By Our reporterENTEBBE – The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has met the leadership of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda to discuss the closure of the company’s media outlets, including NTV Uganda […]
CAPTION: Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Hon. Santa Sandra Alum Ogwang launched the Strategic Development Plan, Client Charter and Service Delivery Standards on Wednesday June 30th, 2026 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. (PPU Photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – State House staff have urged to strengthen implementation, accountability and service delivery as the […]
CAPTION: Rigathi Gachagua, right, claimed Kenya’s President William Ruto, left, was involved in the closure of Uganda’s media houses. Photos: William Ruto, Rigathi Gachagua. Source: Facebook Rigathi Gachagua has weighed in on Uganda’s controversial media crackdown, making explosive claimsThe former deputy president condemned the military-led closure of leading Ugandan media houses and accused President William Ruto […]
CAPTION: Virgine Leroy (C), Ambassador of France to the Republic of Uganda, receiving a souvenir. Looking on is Head Financial Institutions and Social Enterprises at Pearl Bank, George Williams Walusansa, (2nd L) Marc Trouyet (L), the Country Director for AFD in Uganda, joined by other officials from Rwanyamahembe SACCO during a courtesy visit to some […]
CAPTION: Students use computers during ICT lesson in class in Kigali recently. (File photo). By Charles Nyandwi KIGALI – The Ministry of Education is working with internet service providers to introduce zero-rated access to education platforms used in schools and host frequently used school services in local data centres as part of efforts to improve […]
MwamiKAMPALA – MTN Uganda Limited has been ordered to pay more than 2.3 billion shillings to its former Senior Manager, Richard Mwami, after finding that the telecommunications company maliciously instigated his prosecution in the MTN Mobile Money fraud case.Mwami, who served as Senior Manager for MTN Village Phone before becoming Senior Manager for Public Access, […]
CAPTION: Former Northern Uganda Diocese Bishop Rev Nelson Onono-Onweng. PHOTO URNBy URNKAMPALA – Former Northern Uganda Diocese Bishop Rt. Rev. Nelson Onono-Onweng has openly challenged Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba over the ongoing crackdown on media houses and alleged abductions, insisting that the army commander is “not the authority” in Uganda and must […]
