CAPTION: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, right, with investors from Iran at State House, Entebbe on Wednesday July 29, 2026. (PPU Photo). By Stephen Wandera Ouma ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today welcomed the establishment of the HUVET Bio-Science Park, describing it as a major step towards Uganda’s vaccine sovereignty and its ambition […]
CAPTION: Minister Baryomunsi flanked by PS Diana Atwine and State Minister Ayume. PHOTO UGANDA MEDIA CENTRE By Our reporterKAMPALA – Uganda has officially been declared Ebola-free after successfully containing an outbreak traced to imported cases from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday.Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi made the declaration […]
CAPTION: A suspect being arrested in Kampala during the Local Council One election on Tuesday, July 28th 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterBUSIA – The Electoral Commission cancelled the local council one elections in the three villages following reported chaos by voters at the polling stations in Busia district.The elections were cancelled in Solo B village […]
By Our reporter KAMPALA – Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Commander‑in‑Chief, Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has promoted over 300 army officers. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, Col Chris Magezi, Director Defence Public Information, UPDF 301 General, Senior, and Junior Officers were elevated. “In addition, 83 Officers who had […]
CAPTION: A Dangote crude oil tank is seen inside the Dangote Industries oil refinery and fertilizer plant site in the Ibeju Lekki district of Lagos, Nigeria March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun/File Photo LAMU – Is Kenya Africa’s next major energy hub? A plan from Dangote Industries to build a massive refinery off the country’s […]
CAPTION: Officials from Uganda and South Sudan pose for a photograph after the meeting July 25th 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterARUA – Uganda and South Sudan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening peace, security, trade, and bilateral relations along their shared border. Two government officials, religious leaders, women and youth representatives, and community leaders, they agreed […]
CAPTION: Voters lining behind the incumbent chairperson Hussein Ssegujja in Kawempe July 28th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Violence broke out in Jinja Kawempe A Cell in Kawempe Division after residents rejected the results announced by Electoral Commission (EC) officials during the LC1 elections, prompting security forces to fire tear gas and live bullets […]
CAPTION: Deputy Speaker Tayebwa (in black cap) with children who took part in the walk July 26th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa calls for minimum testing laboratories in school sick bays and dispensaries as a first line detection for malaria.Tayebwa made the call while flagging off the annual Malaria […]
ADJUMANI – Retired Major General Emilio Mondo has revealed that the late Gen. Moses Ali became leader of the Uganda National Rescue Front I (UNRF I) after proposing the formation of a rebel force to return thousands of West Nile refugees who had fled into exile following the fall of Idi Amin’s government.Speaking during Gen. […]
CAPTION: Fuel tracks parked at Malaba on their way to Kampala recently. File photo) By AgenciesMOMBASA – For Uganda, ensuring uninterrupted access to petroleum imports has become increasingly important since it overhauled its fuel procurement model in 2024Uganda is seeking greater control of its oil supply chain through Kenya, and this week dispatched senior officials from […]