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The Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng, has defended the government’s proposal to borrow US$18.09 million (UGX 65.923 billion) from the African Development Fund for the expansion and equipping of the Uganda Cancer Institute. She argued that the loan is essential for improving cancer care in Uganda and addressing the overwhelming workload faced by oncologists.Dr. Aceng made these remarks during an appearance before Parliament’s National Economy Committee. She explained that...

Ugandan music icon Bebe Cool is gearing up to treat fans with an early Christmas gift as he announces the release of ‘Circumference’, the first single off his highly anticipated album, Break The Chains. The announcement was made on Monday evening during a press conference held at Next Media Park in Naguru.Circumference is set to drop this Friday, December 13, and will be available on major music streaming platforms, including Spotify,...

Sports Club Villa beat UPDF 5-0, but there was no celebration after the game following the death of assistant referee Peter Kabugo, who collapsed in the 73rd minute of the game and was pronounced dead a few minutes later at a nearby medical facility. The cause of death for the 27-year-old has not yet been ascertained, but it is suspected that he succumbed to cardiac arrest. Kabugo, a native of...

The Prime Minister of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Andrew Byakutaga, has voiced strong opposition to the Ugandan government’s proposal to rationalize the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).He argues that the authority plays a vital role in the coffee sector, recommending that the government increase its funding and set clear annual targets for improvement.As discussions continue over the potential rationalization of UCDA, Byakutaga questions the timing of the proposal, particularly as Uganda’s...

President  Museveni has called upon Ugandans to learn and embrace the Swahili language, recognising its critical role in facilitating trade and communication within the East African region.Museveni made this appeal while presiding over the graduation of more than 340 Swahili Cadres at Kyambogo, an event that marked a significant step in the government’s efforts to promote Swahili as a national language and a medium of exchange.He emphasised that the learning...

According to the UPDF fifth infantry division spokesperson, Capt Edrin Mawanda, the incident happened  around midnight on Sunday when Private Bonny Ameny escaped from his place of work at Lokum detach and went to  Ngora East  village, Ngora Parish, Paimol sub county, Agago District where he shot five people.“Preliminary information indicates that Pte Amenoy Bonny, 45 had misunderstandings with his wife one Angom Betty who escaped from him. It's further...

Lukwago voiced his concerns while he was hosted on NBS SPORT , where he emphasised the historical and cultural significance of Nakivubo Stadium to Uganda’s sports heritage.“Nakivubo Stadium is not just a sports facility; it is a landmark that holds decades of memories and national pride. Renaming it disregards the history it represents,” Lukwago Stated.The suggestion to rename the stadium has sparked mixed reactions among the public. While some believe...

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and her husband, Eng Moses Magogo, have celebrated the first birthday of their beloved twins, Waiswa and Tenywa Magogo. The couple marked the occasion with a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), where Among wrote, “Happy birthday to our beloved sons, Waiswa and Tenywa Magogo!”She added: “May Allah bless you both with long, healthy, and prosperous lives. Lots of love from Mum...

Under the guidance of head coach Paul Joseph Put, the Cranes achieved two significant victories in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) doubleheader against neighbouring South Sudan this month.In the first match held at Mandela National Stadium, defender Bevis Mugabi scored the only goal, leading Uganda to a 1-0 win over the Bright Stars.The Cranes followed this performance with another victory, securing a 2-1 win at Juba Stadium.Denis Omedi opened...

A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died after the car they were travelling in was hit by an unmarked police car.The Metropolitan Police said an unmarked police vehicle was in collision with a member of the public’s car on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road.The heavily pregnant woman and her unborn baby died as a result of their injuries.London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade and...