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Ugandan Nurse Taking Patient Care to the Streets of Hartford – CT

Behind many successful communities are women whose dedication, resilience and sacrifice continue to inspire others every day. Her Impact is a special series dedicated to documenting and celebrating the stories…

Dr. Remmie Male to Deliver Keynote at UTCA Cultural Festival

Award winning author, entrepreneur and women’s empowerment champion Dr. Remmie Male will deliver the keynote address at the Uganda Tristate Community Association (UTCA) Cultural Festival, where she will speak on…

Uganda Discharges Last Ebola Patient as US Maintains Travel Advisory

Uganda has discharged its last confirmed Ebola patient, marking a major milestone in containing the latest outbreak, even as the United States continues to advise its citizens against travelling to…

Former Kampala Lord Mayor and leader of the PFF Lukwago Indicted on Misprision of Treason Charge

Former Kampala Lord Mayor and leader of the PFF Erias Lukwago has been indicted by the High Court on a charge of misprision of treason, according to an indictment dated…

Anticipation Grows Ahead of Uganda Cultural (UTCA) Festival – July 26th 2026

The countdown is on for one of the biggest celebrations of Ugandan culture in the diaspora as the Uganda Cultural Festival 2026 returns on Saturday, July 25, bringing together Ugandans…

Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) set for Gaza peace mission after Trump’s call

Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) are set to join the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, following what reports describe as a telephone conversation between United States President Donald…

UHRC chairperson Wangadya resigns amid heightened scrutiny of rights body

The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has resigned from her position, ending her tenure at the helm of the constitutional body mandated to promote and…

The Loud Silence of Transition Politics in Uganda

There is a particular kind of silence in Uganda today that feels heavy following the recent political developments. It is not the silence of peace or political consensus, but one…

Is Dual Citizenship an Asset or a Liability for Uganda’s Diaspora?

In 2009, Uganda amended its citizenship laws to allow dual citizenship, a decision that followed years of advocacy from Ugandans living abroad. The issue gained momentum during the Uganda North…

Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago During Juneteenth Holiday

On June 19, a date already carrying deep historical meaning in America, former President Barack Obama officially opened the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a landmark designed not just to…