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By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – May 12, 2026 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was officially sworn in today for his seventh five-year presidential term, extending his leadership of Uganda which began in 1986. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala this Tuesday morning. Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija administered the Oath of Allegiance and …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – May 5, 2026 Uganda is set for a historic national celebration as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni prepares to take the oath of office for his seventh elective term on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The government has declared May 12 a public holiday to allow Ugandans across the country to witness and participate in …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – May 5, 2026 In a highly anticipated and contentious session today, the Parliament of Uganda has passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. The legislation aims to safeguard the country’s national interests by regulating foreign influence, funding, and activities perceived to undermine Uganda’s sovereignty. The bill was tabled on April 15, 2026, by …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda | May 2, 2026 A building under construction has collapsed in Namakwekwe Estate, Mbale City, leaving at least six people injured and three others feared trapped beneath debris in an early morning incident on Saturday. The collapse occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. along Kachumbala Lane in Namakwekwe Ward, Northern City Division, after the fifth …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – April,2026 The Ministry of Local Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing trade order regulations across the country, following a Cabinet decision to proceed with the implementation of earlier directives aimed at restoring order in urban business environments. According to a press release issued on April 28, 2026, the Ministry had earlier, on …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda – The Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park came alive with cultural pride and diplomatic warmth as it hosted the International Chinese Language Day celebrations, drawing together Chinese communities from across Uganda and top dignitaries from Mbale City. The high-profile event was attended by Mbale City’s Resident City Commissioner, Mr. George William Wopuwa, the newly elected …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda — April 2026 The Judiciary of Uganda has taken a significant step toward resolving the long-running leadership dispute within the Bukuuka cultural institution, launching a structured mediation process at the High Court in Mbale. The initiative, conducted under the Judiciary’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) framework, is aimed at easing tensions among rival cultural factions …

By Our Staff Reporter The government has temporarily suspended the enforcement of a recently implemented trade order following growing criticism from traders and key stakeholders across the country. The directive, which had triggered widespread operations to remove roadside vendors, kiosks, and container shops from ungazetted trading spaces, faced immediate backlash due to its abrupt implementation. Enforcement teams had begun clearing …

By Our Staff Reporter In many rural communities, opportunity often lies hidden within everyday resources coffee beans, farmland, craftsmanship, and human connection. The Ubuntu Coffee House is a bold and transformative initiative designed to unlock that potential by placing women at the center of economic and community development. Rooted in the African philosophy of Ubuntu “I am because we are” …

By Our Staff Reporter Saturday, 18th April 2026. The Umukuuka of the Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, together with his delegation of Bamasaba leaders, has traveled to Bungoma County in Kenya to meet thousands of Bamasaba people living in the region ahead of the highly anticipated Imbalu circumcision ceremony. The visit is aimed at strengthening unity among the Bamasaba community …