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Uganda Unveils Monument Honouring PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s Brother at Entebbe Airport

Uganda has unveiled a monument in honour of Lt. Col. Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu, the Israeli military commander who was killed during the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue operation, marking 50 years…

Concern Persists Over Kizza Besigye’s Health Days After Courtroom Collapse

Concern continues to surround the health of veteran opposition politician and four-time presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye days after he collapsed during proceedings at the High Court in Kampala, where…

US Makes $20k Visa Bond Requirement Permanent, Uganda Among 50 African Countries Affected

The United States has announced that it will permanently enforce its visa bond programme for visitors from 50 countries, the majority of them African countries, including Uganda. The move is…

The First Uganda Culture and Community Festival held in New Jersey

For one Saturday in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, Uganda did not feel thousands of miles away. The Uganda Culture and Community Festival 2026, organised by the Uganda Tri-State Community Association…

Uganda nominates Amb. Olara Otunnu for UN top job

Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat Ambassador Olara Otunnu for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, placing one of the country’s most distinguished international figures in contention to lead the…

Ugandan Student Makes History at World Public Speaking Championship

Uganda’s Ian Karlton Muyimba has etched his name into history after becoming the first Ugandan and the first African to finish on the podium at the prestigious English Speaking Union…

Ugandan Arthur Kaluma signed by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA

For Tendo Kaluma, a proud Ugandan father based in Boston, the moment his son Arthur Kaluma signed a two way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers was more than a…

Public Servants Must Resign Before Contesting in Local Council Elections, Ministry Warns Ugandans

The Ministry of Local Government has reminded all public servants that they are not eligible to contest in the ongoing Local Council elections unless they have lawfully vacated their positions…

Uganda Airlines joins Boeing family with purchase of 8 new aircraft

Uganda Airlines has reached another defining milestone in its journey, earning a warm welcome into the Boeing family following an order for eight new-generation aircraft that will significantly expand the…

Why Ugandans at Home and Abroad Are Choosing Rooting Technologies For their Building Needs

Every year, thousands of homeowners, developers and Ugandans in the diaspora invest millions of shillings in construction projects. Yet many lose 10 to 25 percent of their investment without even…