By The Hoima Post | Diaspora Correspondent TORONTO, CANADA — On May 9, 2026, Toronto witnessed what many are now calling a defining cultural moment for the Ugandan diaspora as Julie Jean Birungi delivered a fully sold out maiden concert at 237 Sackville Street under the banner “An Evening with Julie: Love, Worship & Legacy.”What began as a scheduled performance …

A large crowd of Muslim faithful in the newly created Bidi Bidi Muslim District turned up in big numbers to witness the swearing-in of their first Kadhi, Sheikh Zubeir Achile. Sheikh Zubeir Achile receiving instruments of power. Photo by UMSC The colourful event was held on Wednesday afternoon, May 13, 2026, at Barakala Muslim Primary School in Barakala Town Council. …

Kampala,Uganda– Erias Lukwago has officially returned to full-time legal practice following the end of his tenure as Kampala Lord Mayor, marking a new chapter after nearly two decades in active politics and public service. Erias Lukwago in his office on Wednesday this week. Lukwago, who served both as Kampala Central Member of Parliament and later as Lord Mayor of Kampala for …

By Alexander Kyokwijuka Your Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta T. Museveni, The Author:Alexander Kyokwijuka On behalf of many patriotic Ugandans, and in my personal capacity as a former Candidate for Member of Parliament for Ndorwa County East, I extend my heartfelt congratulations upon your successful inauguration as President of the Republic of Uganda for another term of service to our nation. …

  Obongi, West Nile- His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has implored Muslims in the newly created Obongi Muslim District to embrace their first District Kadhi, Sheikh Juma Adam Sebbi Gimara, who was sworn in during a colourful ceremony held at the Main Mosque in Obongi Town Council on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. One of …

She was found with her throat slit in Yaoundé, Cameroon The Cameroonian transgender community is in mourning. Doloresse, an emblematic figure of trans visibility in Cameroon, was found with her throat slit on the morning of May 12 in Yaoundé. This example of the online outpouring of grief and protest over the murder of Doloresse, a well-known Cameroonian trans woman, …

She was found with her throat slit in Yaoundé, Cameroon The Cameroonian transgender community is in mourning. Doloresse, an emblematic figure of trans visibility in Cameroon, was found with her throat slit on the morning of May 12 in Yaoundé.This example of the online outpouring of grief and protest over the murder of Doloresse, a well-known Cameroonian trans woman, states …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s ongoing National Identification renewal and mass enrolment exercise was initially received as an important step toward strengthening public administration, expanding digital inclusion, and modernising service delivery in an increasingly technology-driven economy. Across the country, citizens responded in large numbers, travelling to registration centres with the expectation that the process would improve access to essential services and …

Entebbe, Uganda — Uganda and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following high-level talks between President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at State House Entebbe, with both leaders outlining an ambitious cooperation agenda centred on trade, industrialisation, renewable energy, aquaculture and sustainable management of the River Nile. The official visit by President El-Sisi …

Kampala– The Government of Uganda through Ministry of Works have announced a temporary Closure of Nateete Nakawuka Road for three months with effect from 15th May 2026. According to the press statement signed by Mr. Bageya Waiswa the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Works, the closure is to enable contractors work on drainage Culverts under the ongoing road upgrade project. …

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Ugandan President-elect Yoweri Museveni was sworn in on Tuesday for another five-year term at a ceremony in the capital, Kampala. The ceremony was attended by several African heads of state, former presidents, and dozens of foreign delegations. It also featured an air show and a military parade showcasing various military equipment. In his inaugural address, the 81-year-old president said his …

Nebbi- Sheikh Imran Abdunoor Ssali, the UMSC Secretary for Religious Affairs, has arrived in the West Nile Muslim Region for a five-day official working visit. Sheikh Imran Abdunoor being received on Tuesday. During the visit, he is scheduled to represent His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, as the chief guest at the swearing-in ceremonies of …

By Lawrence Mubiru  The battle for knockout qualification at the ongoing 2026 USSSA National Boys Football Championship in Lira City is already taking shape after eight schools maintained perfect records with maximum points from their opening two group matches. As Match Day Two concluded, several traditional football giants and emerging contenders sent strong warnings to the rest of the field …

Kololo, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has vowed to crack down on corruption and complacency as he was sworn in for his seventh term in office, declaring that the new “kisanja” would be a period of “no more sleeping” for Ugandans. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni taking oath at Kololo ceremonial ground on Tuesday. Speaking before thousands of supporters and visiting …