Samia Suluhu Hassan officially sworn in as President of Tanzania admit rising violence

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in for a second term amid tight security, following an election marred by violent protests and rejected by the opposition as a sham.

Bobi Wine sold me cheaply to Museveni and NRM - Bosmic Otim criticizes Bobi Wine

Popular musician Bosmic Otim has publicly criticized NUP Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine, accusing him of selling him cheaply to President Museveni and the

NTV or any other media is free to tap content from UBC - Dr Chris Baryomunsi over NGM ban

ICT Minister, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has clarified the air on the blockage of Nation Media Group journalists from covering president Museveni's activities. Dr Chris noted that Nation Media Group

VIDEO: Odong Romeo they used you to fight me - Bosmic Otim in tears

Popular musician Bosmic Otim stated that gospel artist Odong Romeo was paid to fight him by the NRM top leaders. Watch the full video here>https://youtu.be/byhJrUoZZC4?si=9R0TmgyfTnB0Ql1A

NRM supporters involved in nasty road accident in Nwoya

NRM supporters returning from President Museveni rally in Nwoya involved in Nasty accident SFC spokesperson, Maj Jimmy Omara said upon visiting the victims at Koch Goma Hospital. Fo

Museveni gives UGX 5M condolences to families of Kampala-Gulu Highway road crash victims

President Yoweri Museveni has ordered State House Comptroller to give UGX 5 million to each bereaved family and UGX 1 million to the injured victims following the tragic road accident along

Museveni endorses Gen Moses Ali, 86 for Adjumani West MP race

On Monday President Yoweri Museveni on presented the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag to Gen Moses Ali, officially endorsing him as the party’s candidate for the Adjumani

Museveni pledges to resolve long-standing problem affecting people of Acholi

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has vowed to resolve long-standing challenges affecting the people of Acholi, including issues of compensation, education, restocking, and human-wildlife con

JUST IN: Speaker Anita Among narrowly escapes death in Kampala-Jinja road

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, narrowly escaped an accident after a trailer nearly rammed into her official vehicle along the Kampala–Jinja highway The accident occur

We don't want artists from Gulu to welcome the president in Kitgum - Kitgum artists roars

Kitgum artists under their umbrella Kitgum Creative Arts Association have warned Gulu based artist masquerading as the only designated NRM artist not to interfere with the visit of the presi

Acholi artist asks Hon Toodwong to engage them in Presidential campaigns

The Secretary General of NRM Hon. Toodwong Richard has assured to work with Acholi sub-region artists during President Museveni's visit to all the districts within region giving them a c

Bosmic, Bebe Cool fight takes new twist, denied performance again

Musician cum politician Bosmic Otim is busy fighting for his fellow artists who are oppressed while Bebe Cool is denying them recognition and performance during the national events. Howev

Northern artists unhappy for being sidelined from NRM's Headliner Kololo Event, performed late

NRM supporters on 23rd September made their way to Kololo independence ground to welcome president Yoweri Museveni who was nominated to maintain his seat as the current president of Uganda.

I'm not afraid to back president Museveni for re-election bid - Says Mao

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao on Monday declared his support for Museveni's 2026 re-election bid, saying he is neithe

Museveni becomes first presidential aspirant to be nominated, seek seventh term in office

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been officially nominated to run for president for seventh term comes 2026 presidential elections. Speaking at his nomination Tuesday morning, Preside

ICC begins hearing charges against Joseph Kony in his absence

The International Criminal Court on Tuesday opens its first hearing against Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony, who has been on the run for almost two decades. The Hague-based ICC issued an arre

Former Museveni advisor, Santa Oketta dies aged 75

Santa Oketta, the former presidential advisor to President Yoweri Museveni in charge of mobilization Acholi sub-region is dead. Santa breathed her last at St Mary's hospital Lacor whe

Our Acholi leaders are our own problem of the land - Bosmic Otim tells Museveni

Outspoken musician turned politician Monday 18th August 2025 openly told the president that the problem of the Acholi people are their own leaders. Bosmic Otim made remarks when he was gi

Gilbert Olanya, Odonga Otto reject police summons over balaalo farm destruction

Kilak South MP, Hon Gilbert Olanya and former Aruu County MP, Odonga Otto have rejected the summons by Aswa West police over balaalo farm destruction allegations. The duo were expec

Two Women arrested for impersonating State House Officials in Gulu City

Police in Gulu City have arrested and detained two women who have been impersonating State House staff and Internal Security Organizations (ISO). The suspects have been identified a

Balaalo eviction: 79 heads of cattle evicted from Kitgum District

Security personnel in Kitgum District have intensified the eviction of the balaalo. They have evicted 79 heads of cattle from Tepwoyo West village in Mucwini West Sub-county, Kitgum District

UPDF launches first phase of Balaalo eviction in Northern Uganda

The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has launched the first phase of operation harmony, aimed at evicting unauthorized pastoralist groups from the Acholi and Lango sub-region.

Museveni issues a second eviction order for balaalo to leave Northern Uganda

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued yet another fresh order to indiscriminately evict all Balaalo Cattle from Northern Uganda. The classified written and signed order (execu

Gov't commits Sh66 billion to the creative arts sector in the next financial year

Government of the Republic of Uganda confirmed it has allocated 66 billion shillings for the creative arts sector in the 2025/26 national budget. This funding is part of a larger UGX 835.

Kamuli LC5 Kuwembule perish in Nakifuma road crash

Mugude Charles Maxwell Kuwembule, the Kamuli District LC5 Chairman and NRM candidate seeking re-election has perished in a fatal road crash. Patrick Onyango, Kampala Metropolitan Pol

Gulu leaders on the spot for appealing to Museveni over impending Balaalo eviction

A section of residents and local leaders from Gulu District are currently in hot soup for making a serious request to President Museveni to reconsider his decision to evict migrant cattle ke

ICC confirms charges hearing against Joseph Kony to proceed in Absentia this year

Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court on Tuesday gave their final greenlight for proceedings against LRA Commander Joseph Kony to carry on. The court scheduled a confirmation

If Balaalo do not leave Acholi, Pres. Museveni will not get votes - Says Hon Odonga Otto

Former Aruu County member of parliament Hon Odonga Otto has urged the people of Acholi not to vote for president Museveni if the Balaalo don't leave Acholi land. According to Odonga, the

NIRA launches nationwide mass renewal and registration for National ID

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has launched a nationwide mass renewal and registration exercise for National Identity Cards, marking the beginning of a major d

CJ Owiny Dollo built a church in honour of his late mother, Paulina Angom

Chief Justice of Uganda, Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has built St. Matthew’s Chapel church in Lukwangole Parish, Patongo sub-county, Agago district, in honor of his late parents. Th

Heartbreaking: Lira Deputy RCC murdered in cold blood by unknown people

The Deputy RCC of Lira City East Division, Mwase Karim was brutally murdered last night by unknown people and his body was dumped in Nakalama sub-county along the Iganga- Bugiri highway in I

BREAKING: Gulu DAO perish in a fatal road accident on Gulu-Kampala road

Grief and sorrow has swept over the people of Gulu following the untimely death of Gulu District Agricultural officer, Mr Jackson Lakor who was on his way to Kampala for the official duties.

Mega FM's Lacambel W'Ogena reportedly bedridden, in critical condition

Hon Opiyo Christopher Ateke, the Gulu LCV Chairperson has revealed that the veteran Northern Uganda media personality Lacambel W'Ogena is so ill and confined to his bed. Ateke made th

Breaking: Retired police officer Sam Omara dies of cancer at 65

Uganda's Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sam Omara, died on Monday at the age of 65 after battling cancer. He passed away at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where h

Gov't to construct AFCON training facilities worth Shs13.5bn at Gulu University

The Government of Uganda is committed to constructing a Shs13.5 billion morden training facility at Gulu University for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. This initiative i

5 people arrested in connection with brutal murder of Seeta High School teacher

Police in Mukono District are holding five suspects in connection with the murder of Oloya Ivan, a 30-year-old teacher at Seeta High School, Mbalala Campus. The tragic incident unfolded i

Business and Technology

Uganda airlines launches direct flights from Entebbe Airport to UK

Uganda Airlines has officially announced the launch of its long-awaited direct flights between Entebbe and London Gatwick, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s five-year hi

Min Lillian Aber gives out 595 iron sheets to institutions and vulnerable communities in Kitgum

Kitgum District Institutions and vulnerable communities have received over 500 iron sheets from the office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Uganda, on Monday, February 17, 2025. The action is

Hon Akol Anthony ditches FDC, joins NRM with Hon Ojara Martin Mapenduzi

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate Hon Akol Anthony has ditched his old political party and joined the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the 2026 general election. Anot

14 arrested for blocking Museveni’s convoy, removing National Emblem from his vehicle.

Special Forces Command (SFC) have reportedly arrested 14 people for blocking President Yoweri Museveni’s motorcade and plucking off the National Emblem from his vehicle According to

Dr Kizza Besigye remanded to Luzira Prison until January 7 2025

Veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale have been further remanded to Luzira Prison until January 7, 2025, due to the incomplete constitution of thei

Museveni Waives fee charges on non tourist travelers using Murchison Falls park

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to stop charging fees from travellers (not tourists) who are transiting through the Murchison Falls National

UWA revises transit guidelines, permits motorists to use Kichumbanyobo-Tangi route

Uganda Wildlife Authority UWA has revised transit guidelines for motorists using alternative routes through Murchison Falls National Park. Buses can temporarily transit via the kichumbany

Karuma Bridge to close for three months to all traffic for repairs

The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has announced the closure of Karuma Bridge to all traffic, effective Monday, September 23rd, 2024. The closure is to allow

Centenary Bank donates waste bins to Gulu University as token of appreciation

Centenary Bank donated four 200L plastic wastes bins to Gulu University as token of appreciation for their great support to the development of the bank. The bins handed over by the Chief

NUP President Bobi Wine shot in the leg in Bulindo

Ugandan opposition leader and singer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg and seriously injured by security agents on Tuesday evening. He's been rus

Gov't to totally shutdown Karuma Bridge to all traffic due to extensive repair works

The government is planning for a total shutdown of Karuma Bridge, the bridge that connects the link between Northern Uganda and the rest of the country to all traffic for extensive repairs w

President Museveni is expected to address parliament today at Kaunda grounds in Gulu City

The first regional parliamentary sitting was held yesterday, 28 August 2024 which kicked off in Gulu city, Northern Uganda. Speaker Anita Among who was chairing the sitting, emphasised th

"No hooligan will bring me down'' - Amb Acheng shuts down critics with fiery response

The deported Ugandan ambassador to Canada, Joy Ruth Acheng has found herself at the centre of controversy following her deportation saga. Acheng was deported by the Canadian government on

Congrats: Oceng Geoffrey Osborn transferred to Nwoya District

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) in charge of Lamwo District, Oceng Geoffrey Osborn has been transferred to Nwoya District. In exercise of the powers conferred upon the President

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