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(Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution Vs Umukuuka Wa Bugisu Cultural Institution) By Our Staff Reporter Washington, D.C. | March 27, 2026 The North America Masaba Cultural Association (NAMCA) has been thrown into internal turmoil following a controversial decision to invite a disputed cultural leader from Uganda to its upcoming 2026 convention in Washington, D.C., sparking intense debate and raising concerns …

By Our Staff Reporter Uganda | March 17, 2026- Uganda’s creative industry is marking a significant milestone following the passage of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 by the Parliament of Uganda. The legislation, which aims to strengthen protections for artists and ensure fair compensation for their work, now awaits presidential assent to become law. The bill has …

By Our Staff Reporter MBale, Uganda – March 16, 2026-The leadership of Mbale City has announced a new plan to restore order and proper trade operations in the city markets, following growing concerns about disorganization and misuse of market spaces. Speaking to traders and members of the public, the city town clerk, Mugisa Geoffrey, said the government-established markets were created …

By Our Staff Reporter Saturday, March 14, 2026– In every era, societies are shaped by individuals who dare to stand for justice, even when the path is difficult to toe. During this Women’s Week/month, we celebrate women whose leadership strengthens institutions, uplifts communities, and protects human dignity. One such woman is Hon. Mariam Wangadya, the Chairperson of the Uganda Human …

By Our Staff Reporter Uganda | 13 March 2026-The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced improved performance in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations compared to the previous year. Speaking during the official release of the results, UNEB Executive Director Dan N. Odongo said the overall performance of candidates showed progress, particularly in the number of …

By Our Staff Reporter MBALE – UGANDA | March 11, 2026 Five taxi operators were arrested along Pallisa Road near the roundabout in Mbale as city authorities resumed enforcement of the trade order aimed at reorganizing the city’s transport system and reducing congestion in the central business district. The suspects were picked up by joint security officers after they were …

By Our Staff Reporter President William Ruto’s longtime aide and political strategist, Farouk Kibet, has become the center of intense speculation following the viral spread of an Official letter dated March 2, 2026, announcing his immediate expulsion from State House. The document, circulated widely on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), bears the Executive Office of the President’s letterhead, …

By Our Staff Reporter March 2, 2026 Mbale, Uganda – In a bold move to restore order and cleanliness in the city’s bustling central business district, Mbale City authorities, alongside police, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and enforcement teams, launched a sweeping operation on Monday morning to evict unauthorized street vendors and dismantle illegal roadside structures. The crackdown follows …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – March 1, 2026 – The Government of Uganda has issued a stark security notice to its nationals in the Islamic Republic of Iran, advising those who can to leave the country immediately due to rapidly deteriorating security conditions in the Middle East. In an official alert dated February 28, 2026, signed by Permanent …

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