Author: Jamal Junior

Former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi has been installed as a Lay Canon in the Church of Uganda’s Kinkizi Diocese, a hew huge milestone in his continued service to the church and community. The installation ceremony was held on Sunday and was presided over by Bishop Dan Zoreka, who officially conferred the honour on the veteran politician. Amama Mbabazi, a founding member of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), served as Uganda’s Prime Minister from 2011 to 2014 and currently serves as a senior presidential adviser. The title of Lay Canon is awarded to distinguished non-ordained members of the church in recognition…

The High Court has upheld Cavendish University’s decision to dismiss Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya after finding that he held two full-time academic positions at Cavendish University and Makerere University without proper disclosure which is against the law. In his judgment, Justice Musana agreed with the university’s position, ruling that Dr. Lugya could not maintain two full-time jobs while failing to comply with his contractual obligations. Justice Musana observed that Dr. Lugya could not “have his cake and eat it too” by serving in two full-time roles at different institutions without transparency. The court found that Cavendish University acted within its…

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has assured the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church that the government is considering adjustments to Uganda’s mandatory National Cleaning Day programme to accommodate members observing the Sabbath. The National Cleaning Day initiative requires Ugandans to participate in community clean-up exercises on the last Saturday of every month from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The first nationwide exercise was successfully held on July 25, 2026, as part of efforts to improve sanitation and protect public health. The SDA Church petitioned the government after raising concerns that the scheduled cleaning hours conflict with Sabbath worship. In response, Prime Minister…

Uganda’s Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Gen. Henry Tumukunde, has vowed to take action against a suspected criminal network accused of bringing vulnerable Karamojong children onto the streets of Kampala and other urban areas for exploitation. Speaking during a ministry gathering, Tumukunde said investigations into the alleged group are already ongoing, promising that those behind the practice will soon be arrested. “I am going to get this Karamajong gang. Very soon, very soon, I’m researching them. I am going to get them—these ones who bring children to the streets,” Gen. Tumukunde said. For years, children from the Karamoja…

The Ugandan government has officially nominated veteran diplomat and former opposition presidential candidate Olara Otunnu for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, in a move that has attracted widespread attention. Uganda submitted Otunnu’s nomination through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations on July 24, 2026, with the nomination documents later circulated to all 193 UN member states. In a joint communication, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock and UN Security Council President Zenon Ngay Mukongo confirmed that Uganda had presented Otunnu as its official candidate for the top UN job. “The Republic of Uganda has presented the nomination of…

Uganda has reached another major milestone in preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the construction of the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium, a 20,000-Seat arena progressed to 72% completion. The update was confirmed by the AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee, which highlighted the steady progress of the project as Uganda continues efforts to deliver modern sports infrastructure ahead of the continental football tournament. he 20,000-seat Akii Bua Olympic Stadium is among Uganda’s flagship infrastructure projects under the #Pamoja2027 partnership, through which Uganda will co-host AFCON 2027 alongside Kenya and Tanzania. Once completed, the stadium is expected to…

Kampala residents are to experience improved garbage collection services after the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) expanded its waste management fleet with 24 new trucks to help with cleaning all 5 divisions. KCCA revealed that it has acquired nine new 40-tonne Sino trucks, while development partners have provided an additional 15 trucks, bringing the total number of new waste collection vehicles to 24. The expanded fleet will support garbage collection in Lubaga, Makindye, Kawempe, Nakawa, and Central Division, areas that have recently faced challenges with waste accumulation. KCCA said one of the major obstacles affecting waste management remains congestion at…

The Uganda’s Muslim community is on high tension after renowned Islamic scholar and preacher Sheikh Shafik Mafo getting involved in a road accident, while travelling along the Masaka Road. Sheikh Mafo, the Director of Maqam Travels, was travelling with several members of his team and fellow sheikhs when their vehicle was involved in the crash. The group was rushed to Byansi Hospital in Masaka, where they are currently receiving medical treatment. According to initial reports, Sheikh Mafo sustained head injuries and complained of severe chest pain following the accident. However, he and the other occupants are reported to be in…

Renowned preacher Pastor Aloysius Bujjingo has swallowed his own words and responded to criticism over his 2026 FIFA World Cup prediction after Spain emerged as champions, clarifying that his remarks were not a prophecy but rather Before the tournament, Bujjingo had tipped France, Argentina, Brazil, or Portugal as the teams with the highest chances of winning the World Cup. However, after Spain lifted the trophy, some social media users questioned his earlier comments. Addressing the debate, the preacher explained that he was speaking as a football fan sharing his personal opinion and not delivering a spiritual message. “It wasn’t a…

Political analyst and commentator Charles Rwomushana has spoken out over reports linking him to the ongoing treason case involving opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, saying he is not afraid of the possibility of being arrested. Speaking during an appearance on NBS TV’s Barometer talk show, Rwomushana addressed growing speculation after his name surfaced in court documents filed by the prosecution. According to the State, Salaam Musumba allegedly invited Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, political activist Lubega Mukaku, and Charles Rwomushana to a meeting in Brussels, Belgium, where they reportedly met a British army veteran identified as Andrew Wilson (AW).…