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By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda – April 2026 In a powerful demonstration of Uganda-China economic partnership, the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park has once again proven why it stands as the country’s flagship “business card” for potential investors. During the recent Uganda-China Coffee, Investment and Destination Tour, a high-level delegation led by Ambassador Oliver Wonekha, Head of Mission at the …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda — April 13, 2026 Uganda’s Ambassador to China, Ambassador Oliver Wonekha, has hosted a delegation of 40 Chinese investors in Mbale City as part of a trade and tourism investment tour aimed at strengthening economic ties between Uganda and China. The high-level delegation arrived on Sunday evening and was received at Mbale Resort Hotel, …

By Our Staff Reporter | April 13, 2026 | Culture & Law Mbale, Uganda — A sharp and deeply consequential dispute has emerged within the Bamasaaba cultural leadership, pitting supporters of Jude Mike Mudoma against those aligned with Mayatsa Joram Khamboson. The disagreement, once confined to internal deliberations, has now evolved into a broader legal and cultural contest over legitimacy, …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – April 9, 2026 The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has convicted former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs and Bududa District Woman MP, Agnes Nandutu, of dealing with suspect property. The ruling, delivered yesterday by Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga, marks a significant victory in Uganda’s ongoing fight against corruption involving public resources. Nandutu …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda — April 2026 The Uganda Media Centre has officially announced that President Yoweri Museveni will be sworn in for a new term on May 12, 2026, following his recent electoral victory. According to the statement, the inauguration will be held at the historic Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, a venue traditionally used for major national events. …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale City, Uganda — April 3, 2026 The Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution successfully held its first General Assembly meeting in Mbale City despite a temporary police disruption. According to official communication dated April 3, 2026, the institution had formally notified security authorities, including the Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Regional Internal Security Officer (RISO), and Regional …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – April 2, 2026 – In a shocking and heartbreaking incident that has sent ripples of grief across Uganda, four young children were stabbed to death at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program, a daycare facility in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City. The attack occurred around 11:00 a.m. today, prompting an immediate police …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda-March 30,2026-The Bamasaba Students’ Association at UTC Elgon (BANSA) held a vibrant handover ceremony last Saturday, bringing together outgoing and incoming student leaders in a show of unity, leadership continuity, and cultural pride. The event was attended by members of the BANSA Executive, alongside distinguished guests, including the BANSA President, who also serves as the Ambassador …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda-March 30, 2026-A fresh wave of controversy has engulfed the Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution following statements attributed to the Attorney General of the Umukuuka wa Bugisu, Richard Masereje, with critics accusing him of promoting legally flawed and culturally misleading interpretations regarding the governance of the institution. The dispute intensified after the Government Solicitor General reportedly …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda-March 30, 2026-The Prime Minister of the Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, Mathias Nabutele, has issued a strong appeal to the Bamasaaba diaspora, calling for unity, transparency, and neutrality amid growing concerns over divisions within the community. In a formal communication addressed to leaders and members of the North America Masaba Cultural Association, Nabutele emphasized the …