Kampala, Uganda — In the capital’s busiest arcades, shelves glow with promise creams and soaps marketed for radiance, renewal, and transformation. Yet behind this aesthetic appeal lies a quieter contradiction. Some of these products were formally prohibited in 2023 by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards after laboratory analyses linked them to hazardous substances such as Hydroquinone and Mercury. The …

KAMPALA — The Government of Uganda has reassured the public that the country’s fuel supply remains stable, sufficient, and well-managed despite isolated concerns in some areas. A photo of one of Total Petrol stations (internet photo) In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in collaboration with the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), officials said …

Kololo, Kampala– The Government of Uganda has today handed over vehicles and motorcycles to districts under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP) at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, in a major step to strengthen agricultural extension services. Presiding over the function, the Vice President, Jessica Alupo emphasised the importance of last-mile service delivery: “For a long time, limited mobility has constrained …

A soldier of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has been shot dead following an ambush by suspected cattle rustlers in Yumbe District. Collins Asea,North West Nile Region Police Spokesperson. The deceased has been identified as 42-year-old Sergeant Mukundane Jonas, who was serving as the officer in charge of Kupia Army Detachment in Kerwa Sub-County. According to a police statement …

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has taken a significant step toward strengthening its institutional governance after the National Management Committee adopted a revised Human Resource Manual and Retirement Policy. The milestone follows a detailed presentation by Katureebe Yaziidi, who spoke on behalf of a six-member subcommittee tasked with reviewing and validating the comprehensive 130-page draft document. Katureebe addressed members …

Nakanyonyi Senior Secondary School was filled with joy, praise, and gratitude as the school community gathered for a thanksgiving service to celebrate the outstanding performance of its 2025 candidates in the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) results, particularly the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE). The service, led by Mukono Diocesan Secretary Rev. John Musoke, brought together school leaders, PTA …

Kalangala– Residents from various villages making up Kalangala district, Religious leaders, Legislators, political heads, cultural leaders and other members of the public have gathered at Kalangala district h headquarters to pay tribute to the fallen Kalangala Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Hellen Nakimuli. Hon. Hellen Nakimuli’s body at Kalangala District Council ahead of special sitting. (Courtesy photos) The National Unity Platform …

Kyankwanzi – The Government of Uganda has intensified efforts to streamline public sector recruitment, directing that all government job advertisements must include clear disclaimers discouraging bribery of recruitment officers. Mr. Ben Kamumanya The directive was issued by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, during the opening of a two-week orientation for Heads of Human Resource Management from …

Activists say attack shows how much trans Cameroonians have to overcome An advertisement for the trans beauty pageant held on the International Transgender Day of Visibility in Cameroon. Participants were invitated to compete in make up, singing and dance. The event had as its theme “Visibitity, Dignity and Autonomy for all transgender women.” (Illustration courtesy of Transamical) A trans beauty …

Anti-HIV care is vanishing;  only pregnant women are still tested  Dominican soldiers patrolling the Haitian-Dominican border (Photo courtesy of Instagram /  @ani_assoc) The life journey of LGBT+ people is fraught with obstacles that hinder their ability to get decent work or, for the entrepreneurial-minded, to start a business. That’s especially true in Haiti, where homophobia works its devastation on gay …

Entebbe – The Body of late Hon. Hellen Nakimuli, the former Legislator for Kalangala District has been taken to Kalangala District where the Council is expected to hold a special session in remembrance of her distinguished services. The late Hellen Nakimuli (Courtesy photo) The Management of A Plus Funeral Services being accompanied by friends, relatives of Nakimuli and fellow legislators, …

Post Views: 28 By Moses Andamain Masindiwww.mknewslink.comMembers of the Democratic Party (DP) are calling for the immediate resignation of party president Norbert Mao, urging him to formally join what they are referring to as the “Draconian Club.” During a press conference organized by the DP at Heart faction on Saturday, April 18, 2026, Ismail Kirya, President Emeritus of the …

Post Views: 17 By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante [MK]In Bushenyiwww.mknewslink.com—–Police in Bushenyi have arrested 7 suspects in connection with the murder of the retired Chief Finance Officer Mr. Abias Asiimwe.According to greater Bushenyi police spokesperson SP Appolo Tayebwa, the apprehended suspects include 3 women and 4 men.SP Tayebwa added that among the four men arrested, there is a key suspect …

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The National Unity Party President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, was on Friday night honored with the Heroes of Democracy Award by the Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI). The two- time presidential candidate used the global stage to condemn what he called the oppression of Ugandans under President Yoweri Museveni. He said the occasion to urge the United States of America to prioritize …