KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Thursday reported a surge in measles cases, with 20 districts confirming outbreaks so far this year. Charles Olaro, director general of health services for Uganda’s Ministry of Health, said in a statement that despite progress in controlling the disease, measles continues to affect communities, particularly unvaccinated children. “Investigations revealed that 75 percent of the measles cases are among children under five years of age while 64 percent measles patients never received any measles-rubella vaccination, while only 33 percent received only one dose of the vaccine; which is not adequate for…
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Legendary singer and Leone Island boss Jose Chameleone, together with his brother, Pallaso, have embarked on the journey to renovate the late Majid Musisi’s house. Majid, one of Uganda’s greatest footballers, died on 13 December 2005 after a long illness at his mother’s home in Bwaise, where he had been staying after his condition got worse. Years later, following his death, there was a huge fight between the deceased’s children, with one of them looking to sell his Muyenga home. One of Maijid’s friends, Abdul Kimere, called upon musicians who were his close friends to come out and help fight…
Rising singer, Pawaboy, has revealed that he dropped out of school to pursue his music career against his parents’ wishes. Pawaboy, real name Kasule Abdulrashid, grew up in a strict Muslim family, and his parents wanted him to continue his education, as they hoped he would enter the corporate world in the future. However, Pawaboy chose to pursue music, something his parents didn’t agree with. During a TV interview, the 24-year-old revealed that his parents defended their disappointment, claiming he was a young man wasting his time on music, yet he would be doing something they thought was better. “They…
Singer Spice Diana, real name Namukwaya Hajara Diana, has sent subliminal shots in response to Sheebah Karungi’s recent attacks amid their ongoing rift. Sheebah recently launched a new podcast in which she confessed she would tell raw, unfiltered truths that would either trigger or heal those who watched her. In one of the first episodes, she unapologetically called out her longtime nemesis, Spice, accusing her of being jealous despite being enough. She said this has continued to blind her from focusing on and appreciating what she has been blessed with. Upon crossing paths with Sheebah’s claims, Spice Diana cryptically responded,…
Museveni Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Museveni has proposed a tax exemption on the salaries of scientists, arguing that their work has a tremendous impact on the country’s development. Speaking during the launch of a Ugandan-made anti-tick vaccine at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute in Namulonge on Thursday, Museveni said the tax relief would be similar to what is exempted from soldiers and police officers. He said he plans to propose the tax exemption under the new government he is set to assume in the coming months, and urged NRM Members of Parliament present to support the initiative.…
FILE: President Yoweri Museveni launches oil drilling at Kingfisher in Kikuube. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda is on course to achieve its long-awaited First Oil by June 2026, President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed, describing the milestone as a key launchpad for the country’s industrial transformation. The president’s message was delivered by Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu during the closing of the 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention 2026 held in Munyonyo on Wednesday. In the speech, Museveni said Uganda’s petroleum sector is now transitioning from years of exploration and infrastructure development into actual production, which he said must translate into…
The Attorney General (L) and the Minister of State for Internal Affairs appearing before the joint committee. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has proposed sweeping amendments to the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, indicating how the government is retreating from some of the controversial clauses. The original Bill tabled before Parliament has been widely rejected by the banking sector, the legal fraternity, religious leaders, and civil society organizations, among others. They have raised concerns about the vague definitions and the sweeping power granted to the Minister of Internal Affairs. Critics have raised concerns that the…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Three Ugandan schools, St. Kizito High School, Namugongo in Kampala, Suubi Community Schools in Mubende, and Kyaninga Child Development Centre (KCDC) in Fort Portal, have been named in the top 50 shortlist for the Global Schools Prize 2026. The Prize is anitiative of the Varkey Foundation celebrating the world’s most innovative and impactful schools that are reimagining education for the future. The schools were selected from almost 3,000 nominations and applications from 113 countries around the world. St. Kizito High School Namugongo is a finalist in the Sustainability category, supported by World’s Largest Lesson, a global education initiative that brings the…
Ssekatawa (2nd right) and his colleagues after they received awards from President Museveni (middle) Buikwe, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As Uganda nears First Oil, Presidential recognition has been conferred on several leading Ugandans, including Ali Ssekatawa, Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), President Yoweri Museveni today awarded the Diamond Jubilee Medal to Ssekatawa, Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), during the 2026 International Labour Day celebrations held at Nkoyoyo Primary Boarding School, Matale Grounds in Buikwe District. The Diamond Jubilee Medal is one of Uganda’s national…
Nursery Pupils at Spanna Nursery School during a lesson. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Education rolled out a new Early Childhood Care and Education policy on Thursday. It is expected that it wil address the long-standing sector concerns in early childhood care and education. Good as it may be, questions are emerging on how it will be implemented. The policy, the first of its kind in Uganda, responds to long-standing concerns in a sector that has operated without clear regulation. The policy sets standards and introduces rules to guide providers across the country. It creates a two-tier…