President Museveni hosted a State House send-off for Ireland’s Ambassador Kevin Colgan on October 10, lauding deepened trade (up 20% in 2025) and Irish aid in education. Colgan’s dual tenure underscored enduring partnership. EditorPro Review: Quiet diplomacy yields dividends—Irish investments…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) unveiled its 2026 candidates on September 29, led by Bobi Wine, vowing probes into graft scandals and youth empowerment. Rallies cleared in Nateete highlight momentum, despite police pushback elsewhere. EditorPro Review: NUP’s roster injects fresh…
A parliamentary probe into Uganda Airlines revealed chronic losses but untapped potential via route expansions and fleet modernization, urging public-private partnerships. With 2025 revenues up 15% from tourism rebound, the flag carrier flies 20 international routes but needs UGX 500…
Kinshasa declared on October 11 its unwavering commitment to a political settlement with M23 rebels, rejecting military escalation and crediting regional diplomacy—including Uganda’s facilitation—for progress. The statement follows U.S.-brokered talks, with Uganda hosting EAC summits to stabilize eastern DRC borders.…
Bell Lager’s third annual ObaFest exploded into life on October 11 in Gulu’s Kweyo Village, launching a nationwide tour under ‘Flavour for Your Flavour’—blending music, cuisine, and brews to spotlight Uganda’s diversity. Featuring emerging artists, traditional dances, and local vendors,…
Western Uganda’s Kasese District has achieved a landmark drop in malaria cases to below 3%—from 15% in 2020—thanks to intensified bed net distribution, indoor spraying, and community health worker programs backed by WHO and government. Officials attribute success to cross-border…
Pension leaders from across Africa converged in Kampala on October 9 for the inaugural ‘Pension Funds – Powering Africa’s Growth’ summit, hosted by Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF), announcing the ‘Development Fund for Africa’ to mobilize domestic capital for…
Uganda’s education sector teeters on the brink as the ongoing teachers’ strike, declared by the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) and backed by labor allies, risks derailing the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams starting October 11 for over 430,000…
In a poignant address marking Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day on October 10, President Yoweri Museveni hailed the nation’s progress from post-colonial turmoil to regional integration leader, crediting peace, infrastructure, and digital innovation for GDP growth projected at 6.5% in 2025.…
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda convened a critical meeting on October 8 with representatives from all eight presidential candidates and Uganda Police leadership to evaluate the inaugural week of the 2026 general election campaigns. Chaired by EC spokesperson Julius…
