Mukono District Chairperson, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, has issued a strong warning to government health workers against absenteeism, emphasizing that any staff found absent from duty without official permission risk dismissal from public service. Hon. Lukooya Mukoome with some of the health workers. Hon. Lukooya made the remarks during an unannounced visit to Nakifuma Health Centre III, accompanied by the …

Kampala – The International Association of Women Judges Uganda Chapter (IAWJ-UC) on Saturday held a colourful handover ceremony at the Supreme Court Building Conference Hall, marking a significant moment of transition and renewed commitment to advancing justice and gender equity in Uganda. The new leadership cutting a cake with their patron. The ceremony saw Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya officially …

Nakasero, Kampala– As the competition in the race of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament continues to get stuff, a total of Nineteen Members of Parliament have filed the credentials to National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretariat expressing interest to Contest for those two seats. Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth accompanied by Hon. Thomas Tayebwa and other officials at NRM …

Geneva, Switzerland — Uganda’s latest engagement with the World Health Organization (WHO) over the Ebola/Bundibugyo Virus Disease situation has once again placed the country at the centre of an increasingly important global policy debate: how governments balance public health protection with economic continuity in an interconnected world. During a briefing convened in Geneva by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Uganda …

Kampala-The Prosecutors from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) will all meet in Kampala next week for their three day symposium. The event scheduled to be held from 25th May to 28th May will be held under a theme “Enhancing Professionalism for Responsive Prosecution Services.” DPP Lino Anguzu during the press briefing on Friday. During a media …

Masaka– The prosecution of Galiwango Musa, alias Kawesi Dauda, a resident of Ntuuma village, Kitanda Sub-county, Bukomansibi District, ended successfully on Thursday 21st May 2026, at the High Court of Uganda at Masaka, with the presiding Judge, His Lordship Charles Kasibayo, sentencing Galiwango Musa to 45 years’ imprisonment for each of the two counts of murder and 25 years’ imprisonment …

The newly elected leaders of Kimenyedde Sub-county and Kasawo Town Council have officially been sworn into office in ceremonies presided over by the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Mukono District, Mr. Stephen Muhumuza, who represented the Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Henry Ddamba. Some of the leaders present at the event At Kimenyedde Sub-county, the newly elected LCIII Chairperson, Hon. Lubega …

Wakiso Chief Magistrates Court on Wednesday, was filled to capacity as court users and members of the public turned up for a sensitization drive on court processes and procedures. Some of the Judicial officers who spear headed sensitization process. The engagement, organised by the Judiciary’s Registry of Communications and Public Relations, aimed at creating awareness about court operations, Judiciary innovations, …

Soroti– Pride Bank has officially launched the GROW Loan in Soroti, a strategic financing product aimed at expanding access to affordable credit for small businesses, entrepreneurs, women-led enterprises, and youth-owned ventures in the region. The launch marks a significant milestone in the bank’s continued commitment to promoting financial inclusion and supporting grassroots economic development across Uganda. The GROW Loan is …

Koome– Residents of Koome Sub-county witnessed a significant moment in local governance as newly elected leaders, led by Hon. Kiyinji Lawrence, officially took oath of office during a ceremony held at the sub-county headquarters in the island communities of Mukono South Constituency. Mukono district Chairperson during the inspection visit. The event marked the beginning of a new leadership term, with …

Old Kampala– The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has announced a major transition toward digitizing Muslim affairs in the country, unveiling a new online platform aimed at improving service delivery, coordination, and access to information for the Muslim community. The announcement was made by the UMSC Secretary General, Hon.Hadji Abas Muluubya Ssekyanzi, shortly after observing Friday- Juma congregational prayers at …

Nakawa, Kampala– A total of 751 Students have graduated in various business disciplines at Degree, Diploma and Certificate level from Makerere University Business School (MUBS) in Nakawa Kampala. Graduands arriving at the Graduation ceremony on Friday morning. While officiating the graduation ceremony, Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga, Makerere University Chancellor who doubled as the Special Guest urged the Graduands to be job creators …

Kampala– The Head of State House Anti Corruption Unit, Brig Gen Henry Isoke, on Friday received the Ambassador of Turkey to Uganda, H.E Mehmet Fatih Ak, who paid a courtesy call on him at the SH-ACU offices. Brig Gen Henry Isoke together with the Turkish Ambassador to Uganda. During their meeting, the discussion focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Uganda and …

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Adopting a new identity, Cameroon artist Mélo du Quartier says he wants music to bring people together Dayan N’Téni, known as “La Mélo du Quartier” since 2025, is a singer of mbolé, a Cameroonian musical genre that has made a name for itself in Europe and has its own following (@lameloduquartier on Facebook)Facing two legal proceedings since 2024 for incitement …