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The Government has announced an extensive burial programme for the late King of Tooro, His Royal Highness Rukirabasaija Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, as preparations intensify to give the 34-year-old monarch a dignified and nationally representative final send-off. Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, presented the Government’s burial arrangements before Parliament, saying President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni had taken the lead in the national mourning following the King’s death in Dallas, United States, on August 28, 2026. The monarch died while receiving medical treatment. Babalanda said Cabinet convened at State House Entebbe on August 31 under the…

Lamwo County Member of Parliament Hon. Nyeko Johnson has called on the Government to urgently intervene after storms destroyed classrooms in more than 13 schools across Lamwo District, leaving learners struggling to access safe and suitable learning spaces. Nyeko raised the concern in Parliament on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, under a Matter of National Importance, revealing that several affected schools have remained without functional classrooms since March. He said strong storms either destroyed or blew off school structures, severely disrupting teaching and learning. The legislator warned that the prolonged delay in restoring the damaged facilities was putting the education of…

Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at helping customers protect themselves against the growing threat of digital and cyber-enabled financial fraud. Dubbed “Stay Switched On,” the campaign is designed to equip individuals and businesses with practical knowledge on identifying scams, securing their banking information and responding to suspicious financial activity. The initiative comes as digital banking and electronic payments continue to expand across Uganda, making financial services faster and more accessible. However, the increasing use of digital platforms has also created new opportunities for fraudsters to target customers through scams designed to steal money and sensitive…

Ugandan music duo Kataleya and Kandle have finally opened up about their decision to part ways with their former management, Ray Pan, explaining that the separation was largely about growth and embracing a new chapter in their careers. The talented duo officially confirmed earlier this year that their professional relationship with Ray Pan had come to an end, sparking curiosity among their fans about what could have led to the split. However, during a recent interview, the singers stopped short of revealing any specific disagreement or incident that caused the separation. Instead, Kataleya and Kandle described the decision as a…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has credited the East African Revival with playing a major role in transforming Ankole’s moral, social and economic life over the past 90 years. Speaking at St. John’s Cathedral, Ruharo, in Mbarara City, during celebrations marking the Revival’s 90th anniversary in Greater Ankole, Museveni said the movement helped communities confront alcoholism, adultery, dishonesty, poor hygiene, superstition and harmful traditional practices while encouraging discipline, education and responsible Christian living. The President said the Revival, which took root in Ankole in 1936 after spreading from Rwanda through Kigezi, became an important force for social change. He recalled his…

American-based Pan-Africanist Ayo Kimathi has arrived in Uganda ahead of the ninth Pan-African Pyramid (PAP) Global Awards, bringing with him a strong call for Africans to confront what he describes as a modern form of colonialism threatening the continent’s sovereignty and future. Kimathi landed at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday and was welcomed by a delegation from the Pan-African Pyramid led by its founding Speaker and chairman, Andrew Irumba Katusabe, as international guests began arriving in Kampala for the much-anticipated awards ceremony. Speaking after his arrival, Kimathi urged Africans to attend the PAP Global Awards scheduled for Saturday, August 29,…

Equity Bank Uganda and Guru Nanak Oil Mills (U) Limited have joined forces to transform the way money moves through Uganda’s agricultural sector, launching a digital payments drive aimed at reducing the dependence on physical cash in the buying and aggregation of agricultural produce. The partnership builds on a business relationship that has existed since 2013, when Equity Bank began working with Guru Nanak and members of its supply network. The new phase of collaboration is focused on making payments to agricultural suppliers safer, faster and easier to track, particularly in rural areas where cash remains the dominant means of…

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has moved to clear persistent misconceptions surrounding the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS), stressing that the system is free of charge and should not be mistaken for a new tax. Hafsah Seguya, Supervisor of Tax Education Outreach at URA, delivered the clarification while engaging members of the Construction Hardware Dealers Association (CHADA) at Hotel Africana, urging taxpayers to embrace EFRIS and make use of the training support provided by the tax body. “EFRIS is free and is not a tax, as some people allege. It’s a system that manages your transactions and monitors…

KCCA FC has secured a major financial boost ahead of the 2026/27 football season after renewing its partnership with Chint Uganda in a deal worth Shs840 million, doubling the value of the club’s previous agreement with the electrical solutions company. The renewed partnership, announced in Kampala on Tuesday, will see Chint Uganda continue as KCCA FC’s principal shirt sponsor and official lighting partner, supporting the club’s night matches at the Philip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo. The new agreement comes after KCCA FC’s recent triumph in the FUFA Super 8 tournament. KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki said the partnership has delivered…

Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde has defended government efforts to economically empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), saying thousands have benefited from various programmes despite concerns over their inclusion in initiatives such as GROW. Tumukunde was responding to concerns raised in Parliament by PWD representative Robert Ssewagudde, who questioned whether women with disabilities were genuinely benefiting from the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Entrepreneurs (GROW) Project. According to the minister’s statement, 79,509 PWDs have benefited from the National Special Grant to Persons with Disabilities over the past seven financial years, with government disbursing…