ED Dan Odongo Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has extended the registration period for candidates sitting the 2026 national examinations at Primary Seven (P7), Senior Four (S4), and Senior Six (S6) levels. In the same regard, UNEB Executive Director, Dan Odongo, announced that the deadline for normal registration has been extended from May 31 to June 30, 2026. According to Odongo, the extension is intended to give newly accredited examination centres enough time to complete the registration of their candidates. He explained that the new deadline applies to both newly accredited and existing examination…
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People line up to collect ballot papers at a polling station in Wakiso district, Uganda, on Jan. 15, 2026. (Photo by Mary Kansiime/Xinhua) Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government spent 1.508 trillion shillings on the general elections that were held in January/February, with the Electoral Commission accounting for 1.147 trillion of the expenditure as of April this year. This is part of close to 1.7 trillion shillings, the total that was released by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to all the ministries, departments and agencies involved in the exercise. This money, according to the ministry’s post-election…
Castle Lite has officially unveiled its nationwide “Try It Ahhh” Challenge, a new consumer campaign designed to encourage Ugandans to experience the brand’s signature extra-cold refreshment and discover why it is regarded as Uganda’s best-tasting lite beer. The campaign was launched on May 29, 2026, during a vibrant media event at Meraki Karting in Bugolobi, Kampala, marking the next phase of Castle Lite’s consumer engagement strategy. The launch follows a mystery teaser campaign that generated significant buzz on social media, with many consumers eager to uncover the meaning behind the now-popular “Try It… Ahhh” message. The “Try It Ahhh” Challenge…
Police Ag Director ICT Felix Baryamwisaki and deputy Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango explains to Journalists how the CCTV Cameras work. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Three officials from the Internal Affairs Ministry and Police have been ordered to step aside by President Museveni over alleged graft in the maintenance of the national CCTV system. The three are AIGP Felix Baryamwitsaki, who heads Police ICT, alongside Internal Affairs Permanent Secretary Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu and Police Undersecretary Aggrey Wunyi, who are under investigation over the maintenance of the national camera system. In a May 23, 2026 letter to Head of Public…
The Ugandan Ministry of Health has officially reinstated mandatory electronic health declarations for all inbound and outbound travelers following the rapid cross-border transmission of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus strain. The automated Point of Entry Self Declaration portal has been re-activated to streamline health screening protocols and empower surveillance teams to monitor high-risk movements. This digital tracking measure aims to mitigate the further spread of the virus within Kampala and across regional borders. Mandatory Information Required for Compliance The digital self-declaration form must be filled out by all travelers online prior to departure or arrival. The registry collects targeted demographic and…
As the curtains fell on the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026, the spotlight shined brightly on its host venue, Speke Resort Munyonyo, which transformed a standard industry gathering into an immersive showcase of Ugandan hospitality. Set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Victoria, the resort’s state-of-the-art convention facilities served as the beating heart for this year’s official theme: “Wanderlust — It’s your time to shine.” From May 21 to 23, 2026, the premier travel marketplace drew hundreds of international buyers, regional exhibitors, and top government officials to Kampala. 1. Blending World-Class Infrastructure with Atmosphere Organized by the Uganda…
A growing wave of political unrest is sweeping through the Teso sub-region as residents of Bukedea District formally petition President Yoweri Museveni to back their demands for a fresh parliamentary election. Local voters are demanding a by-election for the Bukedea District Woman Member of Parliament seat, a position currently held by the embattled former Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among. The residents argue that their constitutional right to democratically choose their representative was systematically denied. The Root of the Grievance: The ‘Unopposed’ Controversy During the election cycle, Anita Among sailed through “unopposed” after her challengers were structurally disqualified from the…
An aerial view of Gulu city. Gulu, Uganda | URN | Leading property consultants have urged investors to seize emerging opportunities in Gulu City, describing the fast-growing urban centre as one of Uganda’s most promising real estate and commercial investment destinations. The call was made on Friday by Knight Frank Uganda during the unveiling of its real estate market analysis report for Gulu City at the inaugural Acholi Real Estate and Infrastructure Conference held in the city. The conference attracted investors and stakeholders in real estate, construction, banking, technology and agriculture sectors in what organisers described as a landmark dialogue…
The newly sworn-in leadership of Wakiso District is facing an immediate governance bottleneck as they attempt to restore basic public services across Uganda’s most populous sub-region. Inheriting a sprawling jurisdiction of over 3.4 million residents (according to the 2024 National Census report), the incoming administration led by District Chairperson Ian Kyeyune must navigate deep political rifts, massive civil service vacancies, and an uptick in localized property crime. 1. The District Service Commission (DSC) Impasse At the heart of Wakiso’s service delivery collapse is an eight-month structural freeze. The district has operated without a functional District Service Commission (DSC) since the…
In a moment pregnant with political symbolism, former Speaker and current First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga made a high-profile return to the floor of Parliament on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Her appearance effectively ends a prolonged, years-long absence from active House sittings—a low profile she had intentionally maintained throughout the tenure of her longtime political rival, the outgoing Speaker Anita Annet Among. A Powerful Front Bench Display Kadaga, the veteran Kamuli District Woman Representative, took her place directly on the government front bench. Her return created a highly visible line-up of the country’s most powerful female leaders, as…