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CNN Founder and Media Pioneer Ted Turner Dies at 87

Ted Turner, the visionary media mogul who transformed global broadcasting with the creation of CNN, has died at the age…

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in Football World Cup

(Reuters) - A top envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the…

Born After 2008? UK Approves Lifetime Smoking Ban

The United Kingdom has taken a historic step toward eliminating smoking after Parliament passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, a…

Sport

Magogo Defends Camp Paradise Hotel Amid Criticism

KAMPALA – FUFA President Hon. Moses Magogo has come out strongly to defend Camp Paradise Hotel in Kisasi, the official…

Liverpool Sack Arne Slot After Disappointing Title Defence

Liverpool have sacked head coach Arne Slot, just one year after he guided the club to the Premier League title.…

Stanbic Match Play Heads Into Quarterfinals After Thrilling Entebbe Knockout Stage

ENTEBBE, Uganda -- Over the weekend, Entebbe Golf Club hosted Round Three of the 2026 Stanbic Match Play Challenge, a decisive…

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Bebe Cool Gears Up for Major Release as ‘No Risk’ Drops June 12

After months of political noise and a slow start to 2026 for Uganda’s music industry, top star Bebe Cool is…

Prof. Lawrence Muganga Dismisses Citizenship Rumors Amid Vetting Questions

KAMPALA — Newly appointed Minister of Internal Affairs, Prof. Lawrence Muganga, has dismissed allegations questioning his citizenship, insisting that he…

CAUGHT RED-HANDED! Amudat Health Worker Held Over Drug Theft

Amudat, Uganda -- As medical interns protest over allowances, their colleague is behind police bars in Amudat District in the…

EDRINE BENESA: The 2026 State of the Nation Address and What It Means for Uganda Over the Next Five Years

President Museveni’s 2026 State of the Nation Address is a defining moment in Uganda’s economic and governance trajectory, not only…

Equity Bank Pushes Green Financing to Accelerate Uganda’s Clean Energy Transition

Equity Bank Uganda is positioning itself at the center of Uganda’s growing clean energy transition, unveiling an aggressive financing strategy…

NAAVA MASTULAH: Here Is Why General Katumba Is the Right Man to Clean Up the Mess at Public Service

General Katumba Wamala’s appointment as Minister of Public Service comes at a time when the ministry is reeling from scandals…

Kanungu Residents Protest Neglect of Bwindi–Kanyantorogo Road

KANUNGU, Uganda -- Residents of Buhoma Town Council in Kanungu District have staged a protest over the worsening condition of…

BIG OPPORTUNITY! UPDF Sets Dates for Nationwide Recruitment

Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise targeting 10,200 personnel, set to…