Museveni Appoints Haruna Kasolo Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Amid Ayebare Vetting Setback

Kasolo was appointed and sworn in as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs just over a month ago. His latest appointment places him at the helm of Uganda’s diplomatic affairs on an interim basis as uncertainty continues over the substantive ministerial position. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed State Minister for Foreign Affairs Haruna Kyeyune […]

BBS TV Journalist Joseph Sseruwooza Dies After Illness

Colleagues at BBS TV remembered him as a journalist who upheld the values of integrity, accuracy, and impactful storytelling, qualities that helped define his reputation within Uganda’s media industry. BBS Television journalist Joseph Sseruwooza has passed away. Sseruwooza died on the morning of June 19, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m. while receiving treatment at Mulago […]

Police Probe Circumstances Surrounding Death of 16-Year-Old S3 Student

Elgon Region Police spokesperson SP Rogers Taitika confirmed the incident and said investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. Police in Mbale City have launched investigations into the death of a 16-year-old student of Mbale High School who was found dead at her home on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as […]

Four Dead, Several Injured as Vehicle in UTOF Chairman’s Welcome Convoy Crashes After Entebbe Airport Reception

Among those confirmed dead is driver Sam Kubalingira. The identities of the three other deceased victims had not been established by the time of publication. Four people have lost their lives and several others sustained serious injuries in a tragic road accident on their way from Entebbe International Airport on Monday after welcoming the Uganda […]

University Student Dies After Suffering Severe Burns in Cooking Coil Explosion

Preliminary reports indicate that Juma sustained critical burns after a cooking coil reportedly exploded while he was preparing a meal in his room. A first-year student at Kyambogo University has died after sustaining severe burns in a fire incident at his rented accommodation in Bweyogerere. The deceased, identified as Bumba Juma, was pursuing a Bachelor […]

Government Clarifies LC Salary Payments Following Leadership Transition

The clarification settles disagreements that arose in a number of districts and lower local governments after Local Council elections and subsequent swearing-in ceremonies recently. The Ministry of Local Government has clarified how salaries and allowances for Local Council (LC) officials will be handled following the recent change of leadership across Uganda. In a letter dated […]

Mukono District Mourns Community Development Officer Claire Tusiime

In an official statement released by Mukono District Local Government, district leaders described Tusiime as a committed and professional public servant whose contribution to community development will be remembered. Mukono District technical staff are mourning the death of Ms. Claire Tusiime, a Community Development Officer attached to Namataba Town Council, who passed away on Wednesday […]

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