Author: Evans Kalyango

Reports have been swirling on social media indicating how Covid-19 is back in style in Uganda as the country prepares for the 2026 General Elections. Some believed the reports while some thought it was another strategy to limit people from gathering during campaigns. These rumors started from Buliisa district where reports suggested that authorities had discovered 10 covid-19 cases from the Oil camp facilities and were undergoing treatment. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 However, the Ministry of Health is a widely publicized press statement signed by the Director General of…

KYEGEGWA, UGANDA — The fourth edition of the MTN Kabode Tooro Kingdom Amasaza Tournament kicked off in emphatic fashion Sunday at Humura Playground, with Kyaka County making a statement in both football and netball. In front of a lively crowd, Kyaka’s football team secured a 2-0 victory over Kibaale County, while their netball squad steamrolled through the competition, booking an early spot in the semifinals. The tournament, sponsored by MTN Uganda, continues to serve as a unifying force for the kingdom, blending sports, culture, and health awareness under this year’s theme: “Get Tested & Know Your HIV Status: Leaving No…

In a significant move to support local talent and entertainment, Stanbic Bank has announced a UGX 15 million sponsorship for singer Stecia Mayanja’s upcoming concert, scheduled for 7th June 2025 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Speaking during a press conference held in Entebbe, Joel Byakika, the Flexipay Distribution Manager, revealed that the financial boost aims to enhance production quality and improve the overall experience for fans attending the event. He stated that the sponsorship underscores Stanbic Bank’s commitment to fostering the arts and empowering Ugandan artists. “Our purpose is clear: Uganda is our home, and we drive her growth. This…

Kampala Uganda:- MTN Uganda today kicked off the 2025 edition of 21 Days of Y’ello Care, the company’s annual employee volunteerism initiative. This year’s campaign, themed “Connecting at the Roots – Connecting Communities through Digital Tools,” will run from June 1 to June 21, 2025, and focuses on supporting communities that continue to face barriers to digital access and connectivity. In line with the group-wide campaign theme, MTN Uganda and its partners including Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd, Bayobab, Maendeleo Foundation, AYO Uganda and Roofings Group, Transsion and Xeno Investment Ltd among others, is…

Following news of a bomb blast in Kampala near the Munyonyo Martyrs Basilica, it has been revealed that the suicide bombers were on a mission to harm the church goers but their mission was prematurely cut short. Despite two accounts of the incident where the police and the IGP say the two people riding on motorbike exploded on their own as they got closer to the Basilica and another account by the UPDF that it shot the suicide bombers in an intelligence led operation before they got access to the Basilica, one of the two who died has been identified.…

Amidst the celebration of the Uganda Martyrs Days in Namugongo, panic gripped residents in Munyonyo and those at the Martyrs Basilica in the same place after a bomb reportedly exploded killing two people. Witness accounts reveal the two a man and a woman were moving on a motor bike before a bomb exploded on them killing them instantly just before reaching the Martyrs Basilica in Munyonyo. At the scene of the explosion two bodies are scene smashed lying in the mid of the road. Speaking from the scene, Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba reveals there was an explosion that…

Fear and panic has gripped residents in Munyonyo near the Uganda Martyrs Basilica in Munyonyo as an explosion was heard few minutes and it’s been confirmed that a bomb went off killing two people instantly. The two were riding on a boda boda. According to reports, the two a man and a woman were riding on a boda boda and they were approaching the Martyrs Church in Munyonyo, the bomb went off on the woman who was reportedly wearing it. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 Reports also suggest that the…

In a strategic move to foster green and decent employment opportunities for Ugandan youth, Enabel, the Belgian agency for international cooperation, and the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) have signed a €260,000 grant agreement to support skills development in the Tourism and Hospitality sector. The grant is provided under Enabel’s WeWork Project, co-funded by the European Union, which promotes Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in sectors with high job-creation potential. Coming at the heels of the successful Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2025) and the 2nd Annual Sustainable Tourism Awards, this grant signals a renewed…

By Odeke Bazel Once upon a time in Uganda, asking “Who raised you?” had a straightforward answer: Maama ne Taata. Today, that same question might provoke a pause, a philosophical shrug, or even a TED Talk. Because in this brave new Uganda, parenting is no longer a duet—it’s increasingly a solo act. Single motherhood is rising. So is single fatherhood, though at a less dramatic pace. But perhaps more alarmingly, society itself has now become a reluctant co-parent, with schools, smartphones, and stubborn uncles stepping in to fill the vacuum. What happened? Is it urbanization? Globalization? American TV? Was it…

As the world looks forward to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, Uganda is investing in a climate bomb project like the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) a $5 billion project that will stretch 1,443 kilometers from Hoima in Uganda to the Tanzanian port of Tanga. While its being paraded as a path to prosperity, EACOP is shaping up to be a contradiction to Uganda’s climate promises and a grave risk to its future. The pipeline, once completed, will transport 216,000 barrels of crude oil per day. According to Climate Accountability Institute, emissions from the EACOP project will reach up…