Thursday , 18 June 2026

Kampala Archdiocese Issues Directives for Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations Amid Ebola Prevention Measures

Catholics to Celebrate 2026 Year’s Martyrs Day at Parish level

KAMPALA – The Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemogerere, has issued a pastoral directive outlining strict health and safety measures for the celebration of Uganda Martyrs Day on June 3, 2026, urging Catholics to commemorate the feast responsibly while observing Ebola prevention guidelines. Namugongo Martyrs Shrine during one of the Martyrs day celebrations. (Internet photo) In a letter dated May 26, …

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The costs of Trump’s USAID cuts keep rising – The Hoima Post –

The costs of Trump’s USAID cuts keep rising - The Hoima Post -

U.S. is taking a ‘real risk’ with hasty shift in efforts to fight HIV, experts say Last year, HIV advocates piled up hundred of mock coffins in front of the U.S. State Department. (Photo courtesy of Pink News / AFP / Getty)Donald Trump’s decision last year to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and abandon the country’s …

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The costs of Trump’s USAID cuts keep rising

USAID Cuts Protest

U.S. is taking a ‘real risk’ with hasty shift in efforts to fight HIV, experts say Last year, HIV advocates piled up hundred of mock coffins in front of the U.S. State Department. (Photo courtesy of Pink News / AFP / Getty) Donald Trump’s decision last year to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and abandon the …

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Why Singer Paul Kafeero’s Body was Exhumed

Why Singer Paul Kafeero’s Body was Exhumed

Kampala– The country has today woke up to the news of exhuming of the body for the Late Kadongo Kamu Artist Prince Job Paul Kafeero. The Late: Prince Job Paul Kafeero (internet photo) Kafeero passed away on May 17, 2007 at the age of 37 years. Ever since his death several misunderstandings developed in the family especially among mothers and Children …

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Chameleon Surrenders his Concert Booking to King Saha

Chameleon Surrenders his Concert Booking to King Saha

Kampala– Leone Island Music Empire Boss, Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleon has surprised the nation after cancelling his concert which was scheduled in December 2026 in favor of King Saha’s forthcoming concert. Jose Chameleon (Courtesy photo) “This confirms that I have voluntarily released my booking of Lugogo Cricket Oval Stadium for 4th December 2026, which had been secured and fully paid …

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Archbishop Kaziimba Calls for Unity as he Concludes Bugisu Farewell Visit

Archbishop Kaziimba Calls for Unity as he Concludes Bugisu Farewell Visit

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, on Sund concluded his farewell visit to Bugisu subregion with a strong call for unity among Christians. Archbishop Kaziimba arrived in North Mbale Diocese on Friday, May 29th, 2026, and led a farewell service at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Buhugu in Sironko District, on Saturday. He …

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Nameere Is an Energetic Young Lady, Says Minister Balaam

Nameere Is an Energetic Young Lady, Says Minister Balaam

Kampala – The newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahare, has praised his junior minister, Justine Nameere, describing her as an energetic, hardworking, and intelligent leader who will play a key role in improving service delivery across the country. Hon.Balaam Barugahare Speaking during an interview on UBC Television, Balaam expressed confidence in the working relationship between the two ministers, …

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Lady Justice Kaitesi Elected UJO-SACCO Chairperson, Unveils New Savings Growth Agenda

Lady Justice Kaitesi Elected UJO-SACCO Chairperson, Unveils New Savings Growth Agenda

  Kampala– The Uganda Judicial Officers Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (UJO-SACCO) has elected Lady Justice Mary Kaitesi Kisakye as its new Chairperson, ushering in a new leadership team committed to strengthening savings, expanding investments, and enhancing the financial empowerment of judicial officers. Lady Justice Kisakye was elected during the SACCO’s Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Court of …

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Kagezi Memorial Lecture: The Late Prosecutor Described as Patriot Who Served Uganda Whole heartedily

Kagezi Memorial Lecture: The Late Prosecutor Described as Patriot Who Served Uganda Whole heartedily

Munyonyo– Hundreds of people gathered on Friday at Speke Resort Munyonyo for the 8th Kagezi Memorial Lecture, where they praised her for remarkable performance during the time She spent as a Prosecutor in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Chief Justice Dr.Flavian Zeija being welcomed at Munyonyo on Friday. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Chief Guest) in his message …

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Redeployment: Lumumba Sent to ICT as Aceng Appointed Chief Whip

Redeployment: Lumumba Sent to ICT as Aceng Appointed Chief Whip

Kampala – A few days after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced his new cabinet for the term 2026 to 2031, he has made some adjustments. Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng and Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba. In the first appointments, Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng who served as the Minister for Health in the previous cabinet, was appointed as Minister for ICT …

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UWA Celebrates Birth of Rare Grey Crowned Crane Triplets at Entebbe Zoo

UWA Celebrates Birth of Rare Grey Crowned Crane Triplets at Entebbe Zoo

Entebbe– The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the successful hatching of three Grey Crowned Crane chicks at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC), commonly known as Entebbe Zoo. A mother Crested Crane with the triplets The triplet chicks hatched between May 27 and 28, 2026, and are reported to be in good health, according to animal caretakers and veterinary …

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Protestants to Hold Scientific Martyrs Day Celebration

Protestants to Hold Scientific Martyrs Day Celebration

Namugongo -The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, earlier this week visited the Uganda Martyrs’ Anglican Site Namugongo to assess the readiness of Uganda Christian University to host this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations. Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu (courtesy photo) Earlier on before President Museveni’s decision suspending the Open celebration of 2026 Martyrs …

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West Nile Appointees in 2026-2031 Cabinet

West Nile Appointees in 2026-2031 Cabinet

In the recent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s Cabinet appointments, West Nile Region received an appointment of a total of five Ministers. Some of the appointed Ministers from West Nile Region. Although Gen Moses was dropped from the position 2nd deputy prime Minister and Hon. Evelyn Anite from State Minister of Finance, still the people of West Nile have a reason …

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Beyond Fact-Checking: Why Uganda Needs a National Strategy Against Misinformation

Disinformation,_Misinformation_and_Malinformation

Opinion– In the digital age, misinformation travels faster than a bullet, before facts are verified, narratives are formed. Before institutions respond, public opinion is often shaped, and before corrections are issued, the damage may already be done. For Uganda, this challenge is no longer hypothetical, almost every week, misleading reports, manipulated documents, edited videos, fabricated government announcements, and unverified claims …

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