By Stephen Wandera Ouma ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight new laws, setting in motion sweeping reforms that will reshape Uganda’s health regulation, labour protections, energy efficiency, justice system, and creative industries. The presidential assent, announced by the State House Uganda on Wednesday April 23rd 2026, marks the final constitutional stage […]
By Our reporterThe Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has flagged off Battle Group XLVII (BG 47) for deployment to Somalia, marking the latest rotation of Ugandan troops under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).The troops were cleared for deployment after completing months of pre-deployment training at the International Peace Support Operations […]
CAPTION: GVA Rwanda Ltd employees at work recently. (File photo). By AgenciesKIGALI – The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (Rura) has sanctioned GVA Rwanda Ltd, which operates as Canalbox, over continued failure to meet internet service quality standards.In a directive issued under Article 269 of Law No. 24/2016, the regulator ordered the fibre internet provider to compensate […]
CAPTION: Miners a mine area in DR Congo. (File photo). The $100m plan is part of Washington’s efforts to secure access to critical minerals as the DRC struggles with rebel groups for control of territories containing reserves. By Agencies KINSHASHA – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) plans to set up a paramilitary […]
CAPTION: Hoima City Stadium one of venues for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament in Uganda. (File photo). By Agencies FIFA has confirmed the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament window, set for 19 June to 17 July 2027. The FIFA Council ratified the dates for co-host venues across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. […]
By AgenciesSOUTH SUDAN – A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan killing all 14 on board, the country’s civil aviation authority (SSCAA) said.Officials have sent a team to the crash site for investigations but initial reports suggested the aircraft may have come down “due to adverse weather conditions, particularly low visibility”, the SSCAA […]
CAPTION: Uganda traditional dancers entertain gusts during the eent in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday 28th, 2026. (Courtset photo). By Our reporterDAR ES SALAAM – Uganda and Tanzania have reinforced their commitment to regional tourism integration following a joint tourism roadshow held in Dar es Salaam.The Uganda–Tanzania Tourism Roadshow took place on April 28 at the […]
CAPTION: NRM Director for Mobilisation, Dr Rosemary Seninde in Kikuube districy April 28, 2026. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterKIKUUBE – The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled a roadmap for electing its flag bearer in the upcoming Kikuube District LC5 chairperson by-election, following the death of Peter Banura.Speaking to journalists on Tuesday after a district conference […]
KAMPALA – Musasizi (L) consults with the Speaker Among (2nd L) and clerks at Table during the sitting of the House. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Parliament has passed a Shs84.3 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year following the adoption of the Appropriation Bill and the report of the Budget Committee that details […]