She also expressed confidence that Daka will excel on the international stage as she prepares to represent Uganda at the Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico. Media personality and socialite Sheilah Gashumba has joined the growing list of Ugandans celebrating Michelle Daka following her victory as Miss Universe Uganda 2026, praising the beauty queen’s resilience […]
“Fourteen people died on the spot, all from the taxi. Four injured victims, two from each vehicle, are admitted to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital,” Kasirye said in a statement. At least 14 people were killed and four others injured in a devastating road crash at Lwera Swamp in Kalungu District along the Kampala–Masaka Highway on […]
Recalling the elderly woman’s response, Atuhaire wrote: “She said, ‘Do you know, I had thought I won’t survive this year? Because I have been tested to the point of failing to buy a kilogramme of potatoes.” A fundraising campaign has been launched by well-wishers to support the 83-year-old mother of Sam Mugumya, a former aide […]
Another resident, Cissy Namirembe, said persistent livestock theft had discouraged many families from rearing chickens and goats, noting that thieves now steal animals even in broad daylight. Residents of Kituba Village in Nama Sub-county, Mukono District, have challenged their newly elected Local Council I (LCI) chairperson, Robert Wamala, to prioritise tackling crime, illegal land evictions, […]
Fr. Ssekiziyivu also encouraged Christians to regularly receive the Sacrament of Penance, saying it spiritually prepares believers to worthily receive the Holy Eucharist and strengthens their relationship with God. Rev. Fr. Michael Ssekiziyivu, the Curate of St. Andrew Kaggwa Kichwa Mpoma Parish, has called on Christians to uphold modest dressing whenever they attend church, saying […]
Authorities have urged transport operators, drivers and passengers to support the enforcement measures, emphasizing that adherence to traffic regulations is essential for protecting lives on the country’s roads. The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has intensified enforcement operations against public service vehicles (PSVs), impounding 51 buses in the past week as part of efforts […]
Beyond theory, the handbook provides practical tools such as official registers, administrative forms, meeting templates, a 12-month village transformation calendar, and simplified explanations of key legislation, including the Succession Act and the Marriage Act, making it an accessible reference for both newly elected and serving village leaders. Ugandan journalist, community leader and Deputy Resident District […]
Defending District and City Service Commissions is not an attempt to shield corruption. Rather, it is a recognition that decentralization remains one of Uganda’s most effective governance principles when supported by strong institutions. The Uganda Local Governments Association position on District and City Service Commissions as a Formidable Approach to Effective Decentralization in Uganda. A […]
“We also congratulate Acting Major General Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru on his deserved appointment and promotion. We also wish him good luck in his new duties,” the statement added. The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Brig Gen […]
Despite the progress, Mayemba said the school continues to grapple with inadequate infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, limited science laboratory space, insufficient staff accommodation and understaffing. Namakwa Senior Secondary School on Friday celebrated 50 years of existence with a thanksgiving service marked by reflections on its achievements, calls for greater investment in education and renewed appeals for […]
