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It was all joy and glamour as celebrated singer Irene Ntale officially walked down the aisle with her fiancé Vincent Kalibbala, sealing their union in a heartwarming ceremony held at Lubaga Cathedral earlier today. The couple, surrounded by close family, friends, and industry colleagues, later hosted their wedding reception at Cedar Park, Kiggo, where the atmosphere was filled with music, laughter, and celebration. The venue, beautifully decorated in soft tones and floral accents, provided the perfect backdrop for the couple’s big day. Ntale’s wedding comes just weeks after her colorful kwanjula (traditional introduction ceremony), which had already hinted at the…
About 37.7million people are set to vote in Tanzania as Tanzania ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM),seeks to extend its dominance on 29 October 2025. It has been in power since independence in 1961, making it one of Africa’s longest-serving ruling parties. The Independent Electoral Commission announced that a total of 37.7 million people had registered as voters in the 2025 elections, compared to 29.8 million at the last election: a 26.55% increase. According to the commission this reflects a rise in population but critics allege a scheme to manipulate the vote during the elections. The electoral commission has cleared…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to improving the welfare of public servants, including teachers, but emphasized that Uganda must first consolidate its development foundations before increasing salaries. Speaking at a mega campaign rally held at Paridi Stadium in Adjumani Town Council on Monday, October 20, 2025, the President, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flagbearer for the 2026 elections, concluded his West Nile sub-region campaign trail with a call for patience and focus on national priorities that sustain peace and shared growth. “We are not against the salaries of public servants, but first of all,…
By Our Correspondent The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has appealed to the RDCs to create a good working relationship with community members to promote security and effective service delivery. The minister made her remarks while commissioning the new building of RDCs offices in Buyende district. Speaking to the gathering, the minister extended gratitude to H.E. the President and the NRM party for its commitment to promoting services down to the people. “I am truly happy to be here today to commission this magnificent newly constructed RDC Office, Buyende District. This office represents H.E. the President’s commitment…
In an effort to take over mass elections 2026,the National Resistance Movement party secretariat is set to deploy campaign teams across all parishes in Uganda to popularize President Yoweri Museveni’s candidacy and other flagbearers. President Yoweri Museveni launched his campaigns in Luwero district on 30th September 2025 with a rally at Bukalasa Agricultural College. Museveni has since covered 20 districts on his campaign trail, addressing a rally in each district. The NRM Secretariat is also organizing Buganda for Museveni rallies to campaign for Museveni and Members of Parliament, among other flagbearers. Rose Namayanja, the Deputy Secretary General of the National…
Maj. Gen. David Kasura-Kyomukama Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) informs the public of a suspected outbreak of anthrax at a farm in Birongo 1, Rwambu Parish, Kijongo Sub-county, Ibanda District. According to Kyomukama Seven cattle have died, and four individuals who came into contact with of one of the dead animals have developed skin lesions consistent with cutaneous anthrax.Anthrax is a very dangerous zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which forms spores capable of surviving in the environment for over a century.Transmission occurs through ingestion, inhalation, or contact through the skin of infected…
Newly consecrated Bishops and their spouses from eight Anglican Provinces across the Global South have converged at Lweza Training and Conference Centre, Kampala, Uganda, for the third Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) Bishops Formation Retreat. The retreat, held under the theme, “Formed in Christ to Guard the Gospel and Lead God’s Mission” (2 Timothy 1:13–14), running from 19th to 24th October 2025 was organized to equip, affirm, and strengthen Bishops for faithful and effective leadership in today’s rapidly changing world. It provides an opportunity for spiritual renewal, mutual encouragement, and fellowship among Bishops committed to Biblical orthodoxy and…
The State House on Sunday 19th October 2025 continued to train the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub SACCO leaders on the proper management of funds. Recently, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni supported SACCOs under the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs with Shs8.8 billion,in order to empower the skilling hub beneficiaries with start-upcapital. Each SACCO received Shs50 million. The training session was held at Acholi Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub in Gulu city. It brought together SACCO members and leaders, commercial officers and district leaders from Acholi, West Nile and Lango sub-regions. During the training, the State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye emphasized proper management…
Educationist and Victoria University Vice Chancellor Professor Lawrence Muganga has received the prestigious Global Impact Award at the Excellence Awards in Toronto, Canada, recognizing his works in transforming education systems worldwide. The award, presented to him at the Meridian Arts Centre, honors individuals driving transformative change. It also specifically celebrates Muganga’s leadership in making education more practical, technology-driven and relevant to the global economy. Organizers of the Excellence Awards praised him as “an academic giant, a visionary leader, and a global force redefining Africa’s future.” The award is seen as a point of national and continental pride, signaling Africa’s growing…
Uganda’s leading private health care provider Case Hospital has celebrated three decades of existence in Uganda. “As we mark three decades of caring for the community, we celebrate you our partners and friends who hve made this journey possible.for 30 years, Case Hospital has been fluent in healthcare delivering compassionate service and building a lifeline of legacy, Group Chief Executive Office Dr. Kato Sebbaale said. “Together we now look ahead to the future of innovation, advancing medical excellence, expanding access and redefining care for generations to come, ”he added. Case Hospital (Case Medical Centre) is a private, upscale tertiary care…