Moses Ali Kampala, Uganda | URN | Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, one of Uganda’s longest-serving military commanders, politicians and former deputy prime minister, has died, according to information from family members at Nakasero Hospital. A daughter of the deceased, who requested not to be named because she is not authorized to speak on behalf of the family, told Uganda Radio Network that the veteran statesman died a few hours ago. She said family members were converging at the hospital to finalize arrangements before making an official announcement. A source in the Office of the Prime Minister, confirmed the news, saying…
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Patience Kyesimire displaying their project Kampala, Uganda | URN | When students present science projects at exhibitions, the attention usually goes to creativity, competition and academic achievement. But behind some of the models, prototypes and products displayed on exhibition stands are ideas with potential far beyond the classroom. Some could become commercial products, solve community challenges or attract investment. This is raising a question Uganda has not fully answered: when a student creates an innovation at school, who owns the idea and who benefits if it succeeds? The debate gained attention during the National STEM Exhibition held at Kololo Secondary…
The Bayimba International Festival of the Arts is set to return for its 18th edition from Friday, August 28, to Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Lunkulu Island in Buikwe, Mukono District, bringing together some of Uganda’s finest creatives alongside international artists. Organized by Bayimba Cultural Foundation, the three-day festival will once again transform Lunkulu Island into a vibrant hub for music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, and cultural exchange while placing a special focus on empowering young women in the creative industry. This year’s edition is being held under the CREATE – Enhancing Skills and Financial Inclusion for Young Women…
Acting Education Minister JC Muyingo visited the school this morning after the tragedy Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has suspended all school trips and educational excursions across Uganda with immediate effect following the fatal road crash that claimed the lives of nearly 20 pupils from King David Junior School in Makindye. The announcement was made on Friday by Acting Education Minister Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo as grief continued to grip the school, which has since closed for two weeks to allow pupils, staff and families time to mourn. “The Ministry of Education and Sports is deeply saddened by…
Moses Ali Kampala, Uganda | URN | Concern is mounting over the health of veteran politician and retired military officer Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, who remains admitted at Nakasero Hospital after being hospitalized earlier this week. The 87-year-old former Second Deputy Prime Minister has been receiving treatment at the private health facility since the beginning of the week, according to sources familiar with the matter. On Friday morning, members of Gen. Ali’s family held a closed-door meeting at the hospital. Several of his children, including some who travelled from outside Uganda, were seen arriving at the facility throughout the day.…
The Wreckage of the bus that killed students in Kapchorwa Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | The death toll from the King David Junior School bus crash in Kapchorwa has risen to 26, according to the latest government update, deepening the grief of families gathered at the school as they waited for news about their children. The government said the victims include 21 pupils and five members of staff, among them the school director, Tadeo Ssekadde. Despite the update, many parents remained in anguish on Friday, saying they still did not know whether their children were among the dead, injured or…
Hoima Stadium Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has formally asked the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to allow the newly-built Hoima City Stadium to host its matches in the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, a government official said on Thursday. Peter Ogwang, Uganda’s state minister for sports, told Xinhua that the request was made because Mandela National Stadium in Kampala is still undergoing renovation. “We are begging CAF to allow us to use the Hoima City Stadium. Although we are co-hosts of AFCON 2027, we are in the tournament as hosts who still have to play…
Julius Tumusiime Kampala, Uganda | URN | Broadcast media leaders and experts fear for the survival of rural radio broadcasting as access to advertising revenue keeps diminishing. With the managers largely unable to raise the required revenues to fund the operations of the radios stations, the threat is not just the possibility of closing down, but it starts with the inability to produce and sustain content professionally. Uganda’s media liberalization policy has led to the establishment of about 230 radio stations, with a big majority of these (close to 200) in the rural areas, many categorised or informally referred to…
Kampala Metropolitan Police has spoken out over the recent arrest of musician Kabaya, real name Joseph Bwogi, noting that he was arrested during security operations. The KMP spokesperson, Racheal Kawala, in a radio interview, revealed they have been carrying out several operations in and outside Kampala in a bid to fight against crime and substance abuse. On Tuesday this week, during one of their raids, they rounded up different individuals, including Kabaya, whom they arrested on charges of possession of substances. He was taken to Kumwenda Police Station along Mityana Road but was later released on police bond. SP Kawala denied the allegations…