King Oyo Laid To Rest – The Good, The Bad and Ugly Events That Preceded The Burial
Today, Tooro buries King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, bringing to an end the extraordinary 31-year reign of the boy who became king at three. But as his body…
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Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi Named Next King of Tooro Kingdom
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a member of the Tooro royal family, has been named as the successor to the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Kijanangoma is a journalist,…
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Government Moves to Protect, Support Ugandans Living Abroad With New Diaspora Policy
The Government of Uganda is preparing to introduce a new policy aimed at strengthening the protection, engagement and reintegration of Ugandans living abroad. The policy seeks to create a coordinated…
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US Green Card Lottery: Full List of Countries Whose Citizens Could Not Apply for DV-2026
he United States Diversity Visa programme, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, excluded citizens of 19 countries from participating in the 2026 programme. The US Department of State said…
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Uganda Crude Oil Named Pearl Sweet Ahead of Commercial Production
In the 1920s, government geologist E.J. Wayland documented oil seepages and other signs of hydrocarbons around the Albertine Graben. Exploration continued through the following decades, including the drilling of a…
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US Green Card Lottery – DV-2027 Registration Date To be Announced
The US Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, is expected to open for the DV-2027 programme, but prospective applicants should be cautious about claims that…
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Elon Musk Confirms Starlink Satellite Internet Availability in Uganda
Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet is officially available in Uganda, opening another option for households, businesses and organisations, particularly in areas where reliable conventional broadband remains difficult to access. The…
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Uber, Ride Share Giant Pulls Out of Uganda and Nigeria
Uber is leaving Uganda today, 2 September 2026, bringing its ride-hailing operations in the country to an end after a decade in Kampala. The company announced the decision to users…
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The AI era is here, and we need to prepare for it now, says Bill Gates
Artificial intelligence could become one of the greatest equalising forces in history, or it could deepen the gap between those who have power and those who do not. That is…
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US, Uganda Deepen Partnership on Trade, Security and Infrastructure – Following Minister Adonia’s Visit to State Dept
The United States and Uganda are looking to deepen their growing partnership, with discussions focusing on trade, technology, security and infrastructure. US Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia and Uganda’s new Foreign…
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