Asia’s economy expected to expand 4.5% in 2026
BOAO, Hainan, (Xinhua) — Asia remains the world’s primary growth engine, with its economy forecast to expand by 4.5 percent in 2026, according to a report released by the Boao...
U.S. authorizes 30-day window for Iranian oil sales at sea amid supply concerns
NEW YORK, (Xinhua) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday issued a general license temporarily lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for 30 days to address the supply shortage...
Explainer: Why doesn’t Iran trust the U.S.?
TEHRAN, March 25 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Tehran Times reported Tuesday that Tehran views U.S. calls for negotiations as a deceptive scheme, stressing that it “does not trust these messages,” even...
First Lady Janet Museveni backs eco-friendly sanitary pad production in Uganda
Uganda’s First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has welcomed plans by South African company VEB Group to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in Uganda using banana fibre....
Museveni assumes chairmanship of regional bloc
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today assumed the Chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, taking over from the outgoing Chairperson, President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya,...
Museveni launches Uganda’s first Islamic insurance firm
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday launched Tamini General Insurance, Uganda’s first Islamic Insurance firm. Tamini General Insurance is a conglomerate of Saalam Group designed to offer Sharia alternative insurance...
Joint army bombs ADF camp in eastern DRC, several rebels killed
The Joint forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have intensified operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)...
Museveni hosts Charlene Ruto
ENTEBBE: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday hosted Charlene Ruto and her team at State Lodge, Nakasero. The meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing value addition in the...
NRM party veterans riding on intrigue to try and bounce back; outlook increasingly bleak
KAMPALA: Internal tensions within Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) continue to simmer as sections of party veterans openly and privately criticize Secretary General Richard Todwong, despite what insiders describe...
Rose Namayanja: The Mobilisation Strategist Who Consolidated NRM’s Strength in Buganda
The 2026 general elections reaffirmed the national dominance of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), but they also highlighted the decisive regional groundwork laid by key mobilisers. In Buganda — Uganda’s...
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Activists Urge King To act Now
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How Persis Namuganza’s Bukono Win Was a Victory Against Among’s Money and Power
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Maj Gen Nabasa finally free, says Muhoozi
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Breaking News: Museveni dumps ministers, names fresh faces in new cabinet reshuffle
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Museveni vows to sack lazy leaders
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You Are Omwinazi, Museveni Tells Mwenda in Fierce Industrialisation Defence
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Xi, Putin jointly meet press
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Xi holds talks with Putin in Beijing
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Brig Gen Isoke Warns UPDF Logistics Officers on Corruption
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Minister Namuganza confirms she still in race for Speaker
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Ugandan MP escapes death in deadly land dispute.
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WASTAGE: MPs to pocket sh2.7m per day for sports
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Asst. Engineer remanded in Mpigi Fuel theft
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New Bill wants bars opened at 5-10pm
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KCCA land board boss Balondemu rearrested over allegedly defrauding Shs2.2bn from Americans
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Government and Nyege Nyege organisers hold first joint planning meeting
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Police hunt senior Kyambogo lecturer over aggravated defilement
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Chief magistrate, prosecutor granted bail in corruption case
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Suzan Muhwezi Vs Govt: Who owns AGOA?
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Karimojong woman beats man into coma over asking for sex
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Prisons suspend visits, parties and leave ahead of Christmas
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Ugandan LGBTQ+ community find solace in London
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UNRA to install replica Clock Tower
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Kenya issues alert over hantavirus outbreak
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Suspect in Ggaba toddlers killing has case to answer, court rules
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Chinese youth forge ahead with skills, innovation, entrepreneurship
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Trade PS Ssali detained over cooperatives cash
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Asia plays pivotal role in global green energy transition: report
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Ugandans jubilate Black Pride in London
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Kamuli Officials Charged Over Funds
Politics
How Persis Namuganza’s Bukono Win Was a Victory Against Among’s Money and Power
The outcome of the Bukono parliamentary race offers an important lesson about politics in Uganda: money, powerful endorsements, and institutional influence do not always triumph over grassroots connection, political resilience,...
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Parliament honours fallen Kalangala Woman MP Nakimuli, contributes millions to support family
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LIST: 38 nominated for two NRM EALA slots
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NRM party veterans riding on intrigue to try and bounce back; outlook increasingly bleak
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Rose Namayanja: The Mobilisation Strategist Who Consolidated NRM’s Strength in Buganda