Tororo Residents Bring Down the Skies After Oboth Elected 12th Speaker

[Nile Post] Residents in Tororo District on Monday put business on hold as they gathered in hotels, restaurants and trading centres to follow live proceedings from Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, where elections for the 12th Speaker of Parliament were taking place.

Women Appeals for Help for 8-Year-Old Granddaughter With Heart Defect

[Nile Post] An elderly grandmother in Kitwe village, Kanoni Town Council in Gomba District, is struggling to care for her eight-year-old granddaughter who was born with a hole in the heart and now requires specialised medical support.

Court of Appeal Commences Two-Day Civil Appeals Session in Jinja

[Nile Post] The Court of Appeal on Monday commenced a two-day civil appeals session in Jinja, with a total of 27 cases scheduled for hearing during the sitting, which runs from Monday, May 25, 2026 to Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Museveni names Balaam Local Government Minister, retains Nyamutoro, appoints Nameere in new cabinet        

President Yoweri Museveni has proposed a fresh set of appointments and reappointments to Cabinet and other senior government positions, signalling notable shifts within his administration as the country enters a new political phase. The proposed appointments, made under Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1), and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of The post Museveni names Balaam Local Government Minister, retains Nyamutoro, appoints Nameere in new cabinet         first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

FULL LIST: 'Stock empya' Nameere and Victoria University Vice Chancellor Lawrence Muganga appointed as ministers as Museveni names new cabinet; Moses Ali and Matia Kasaija dropped as Nabbanja, Alupo, and Kadaga return to their positions

President Yoweri Museveni has named his 2026–2031 cabinet ministers this evening. Among the new ministers is Makasa Woman Member of Parliament Justine Nameere. The self-proclaimed 'Stock empya' has been appointed Minister of State for Local Government. Victoria University Vice Chancellor Lawrence Muganga has been appointed Minister of State for Internal Affairs. Amama Mbabazi's wife, Jacqueline The post FULL LIST: 'Stock empya' Nameere and Victoria University Vice Chancellor Lawrence Muganga appointed as ministers as Museveni names new cabinet; Moses Ali and Matia Kasaija dropped as Nabbanja, Alupo, and Kadaga return to their positions first appeared on Matooke Republic.

South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report misconceived their mandate.

The price of gold is down 19% since January. Here are 3 advantages of investing now.

The price of gold is down considerably from earlier this year. But thats not the only reason to invest in it now.

France's Kouame becomes youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years

At 17, Moise Kouame becomes the youngest winner of a Grand Slam match with French Open win against Marin Cilic.

Senegals sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

dfcu Bank, MTN Uganda Launch the 2nd Advaned Women Entrepreneurs Programme to Scale WomenLed Businesses

Ugandan Creatives Urged to Lead Tourism Marketing Through Film and Digital Storytelling

Tax push sparks concern over pressure on businesses

  Business leaders say the tax burden is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to manage   Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's drive to raise more money through domestic taxes is drawing growing concern from economists and business leaders, who warn that the country risks placing too much pressure on companies and workers at … The post Tax push sparks concern over pressure on businesses appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Iran says U.S. violating ceasefire as Trump seeks good deal or no deal

As Iran accuses the U.S. of a grave violation of the fragile ceasefire, Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the latest clash.

EBOLA: Thailand imposes 21-day quarantine on arrivals from DRC, Uganda

BANGKOK | Xinhua | Thailand has tightened its defenses against Ebola, imposing a mandatory 21-day quarantine for all travelers arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, the Ministry of Public Health said on Tuesday. Under the new rules, travelers from or transiting through the two African countries who show no symptoms will … The post EBOLA: Thailand imposes 21-day quarantine on arrivals from DRC, Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Iran's president praises military after US strikes

President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Iran's military capabilities after the US carried out 'self-defence' strikes on Iran

DR Congo seeks World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their sides return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

Supreme Court rejects NFLs bid to step into coachs racial discrimination suit

The Supreme Court turned away an appeal by the NFL stemming from coach Brian Flores racial discrimination suit, allowing his case to proceed in federal court.

Tribute to Robert Wamala Lumanyika

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Robert Wamala Lumanyika was a tax educator, public servant, and former journalist who died on 24 May 2026 in a road accident near Karuma Falls on the Kampala–Gulu Highway. ‎‎‎His death shocked different communities including the journalism fraternity and the corporate world, apart from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) where … The post Tribute to Robert Wamala Lumanyika appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Heres what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today

Sen. John Cornyn is facing off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trumps endorsement.

Schools given one-week deadline to fully enforce Ebola SOPs

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Education and Sports has given schools a one-week grace period to fully implement Ebola Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) following fresh cases linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As schools reopen for the new term, the Ministry of Health has issued fresh guidelines … The post Schools given one-week deadline to fully enforce Ebola SOPs appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.