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By Amiri Wabusimba – For years, Uganda has promoted an ambitious storyline: cities and municipalities rising through climate-smart design, modern public markets, green corridors, and inclusive spaces meant to drive economic dignity. Mubende was once held up as proof that this future was within reach. But today, the town has become something else entirely a global case study in how good …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon the leaders of Bukedi sub-region to preach the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s wealth creation message, stressing the need to promote modern farming, value addition and enterprise development. He made the remarks on Sunday 7th December, 2025 while addressing over 10,000 NRM leaders gathered at Pallisa Secondary School playground in Pallisa district. The meeting, …

Leaders and residents of Kamwenge District on Monday praised President Yoweri Museveni for restoring lasting peace in the region by crushing Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels who once posed a major threat to their communities. Agriculture Minister and Kamwenge District NRM Chairperson, Frank Tumwebaze, said the district owes its stability to the President’s swift and decisive military action when rebels …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Chairman and Presidential flagbearer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has pledged to continue improving the road infrastructure in the Lango sub-region. Addressing more than 15,000 NRM leaders gathered at Lango College in Lira City on Sunday, December 7, 2025, President Museveni acknowledged concerns raised about regional connectivity and pledged to review the issue …

Kampala, 9th December,2025: Centenary Bank, together with the Centenary Group of Companies have made a contribution of UGX 70 million to Kasese Diocese in support of preparations for the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations. The contribution was made during a fundraising dinner organized by Kasese Diocese held at the Sheraton Hotel Kampala. Led by Centenary Bank Managing Director Fabian Kasi, …

By Ambrose Amurinde For more than three decades, Ugandans have watched many investors come and go, but a few have remained steady, committed, and clean. Among those rare names is Mukesh Shukla, widely known as Shumuk. His journey is not only a business story. It is a national lesson on discipline, resilience, and long-term vision. He built his empire with …

An inquiry into the cost of electricity from the 250MW Bujagali Hydropower Dam has revealed that government has over the past seven years paid USD 213.1 million (about UGX 775 billion) in deemed energy, money paid to Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) for power generated but not taken by the national grid. The investigation, whose findings have been shared across government …

The region’s steel industry was rattled this week after Roofings Kenya Limited — a subsidiary of Ugandan steel magnate Dr. Sikander Lalani’s Roofings Group — abruptly announced a full shutdown of its operations in Kenya, throwing its entire workforce into uncertainty and igniting concerns back home in Uganda. In a hard-hitting internal notice dated December 1, 2025, the company declared …

Kampala– Advocates and justice-sector stakeholders from Cluster Seven court stations have been equipped with practical skills on the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS) during a comprehensive training held at the Supreme Court Conference Hall, Kampala. Some of the Advocates and other stakeholders who participated in the training. (Courtesy photo) The one-day session, conducted on the Supreme Court Building, …

Kabale/Rukungiri– As part of the ongoing 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary commemorations, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a series of ideological training symposia targeting Veterans, religious leaders, and youth leaders across the Kigezi sub-region, drawing participation from hundreds of attendees and culminating in resolutions for greater community involvement and support. Former Prime Minister, Hon Ruhakana Rugunda handing over the …

  LWEZA- Jacqueline Mbabazi, a senior NRM leader and wife to former Prime Minister Hon. Amama Mbabazi, has been declared unopposed as the Older Persons Member of Parliament for the Western Region. Amama Mbabazi with the wife Jacqueline Mbabazi (courtesy photo) Her only challenger, Patrick Mutabwire, was disqualified by the Electoral Commission after failing to meet the minimum supporter requirements needed …

Gospel singer Levixone received an outpouring of love on his birthday, highlighted by an emotional message from Michelle, the daughter of celebrated Ugandan artiste and philanthropist Desire Luzinda. Desire Luzinda and her daughter Michelle, during their free time. (Courtesy photo) The touching tribute has since warmed hearts across social media, further cementing the bond within the blended family.   In …

Election results continue St. Lucia’s increasing acceptance of the LGBTQ community. St. Lucia carnival scene (Photo courtesy of St. Lucia Tourist Authority)   The Caribbean island nation of St. Lucia continued its progress in LGBTQ rights and acceptance last week, as the governing Labour Party overwhelmingly defeated an electoral challenge from the opposition United Workers Party, which ran an anti-LGBT …

By Phiphi Birungi, WHRD Ugandan Community Journalist In many rural and peri-urban parts of Uganda, land is more than property—it is identity, livelihood, and legacy. Yet for thousands of women, especially widows, that land has become the frontline of violence, dispossession, and systemic failure. What was once viewed as isolated abuse has evolved into a widespread, calculated pattern of exploitation …

 The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Mbale district, Mr Stanley Bayole and COA, have invited the public to the official launch of the Mbale district local government headquarters construction project tomorrow at busoba mbale town council at 9:00am.The announcement was made today evening on open gate radio and Elgon Fm during special talk shows. The RDC and the CAO confirmed that …