By AgenciesDODOMA: TANZANIA has urged East African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and emergency preparedness in response to the ongoing ebola outbreak in parts of East and Central Africa, warning that infectious diseases continue to pose a cross-border threat that requires collective action.The call was made on in Dodoma by the Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Florence […]
CAPTION: President Museveni and the Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry H.E. Abdallah Sultan and his delegation pose for a photo with other officials at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District. (PPU Photo) By Stephen Wandera Ouma KARENGA -“Now, Kidepo, which you wanted to destroy with goats, […]
CAPTION: Col Chris Magezi addressing journalists at the Media Centre Friday June 5th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). MBUYA – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) says it has embarked on a nationwide recruitment exercise aimed at replacing retiring officers and men. The army plans to recruit over ten thousand soldiers between June and August, due […]
By Ernest JjingoKAMPALA – MultiChoice Uganda, a Canal+ Company has launched the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament in Uganda unveiling comprehensive coverage on SuperSport, affordable subscription options and exciting customer promotions ahead of the world’s biggest football tournament scheduled for 11th June to 19th July, 2026.Hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the FIFA […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Members of District Service Commissions account for nearly a third of all bribe solicitations in local government recruitment, the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has found. The finding is contained in a 2018–2022 survey that tracked corruption patterns in district-level hiring, with bribes reportedly ranging from UGX 3 million for lower cadre jobs […]
CAPTION: President Museveni arrive at Kololo Independence Grounds for the State of the Nation Address 2026. (PPU photo). By Stephen Wandera OumaKAMPALA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has used the State of the Nation Address 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds to issue a strong call to leaders and citizens to intensify efforts in Uganda’s economic transformation. […]
CAPTION: Equity Bank client being served by an agent banker recently. (File photo). By Theresa Nalwanga KAMPALA – Walk into a small shop in Gulu or Mbarara around 8 a.m., and you will see something that did not exist five years ago. A mother hands over cash to pay her child’s school fees. The […]
CAPTION: Dr Protazio Sande, right, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority with Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega, left. By Our reporterKAMPALA – Dr Protazio Sande is the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), following the expiry of long-serving CEO Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega’s contract on Sunday. The Board of Directors of the […]