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Buganda Kingdom has officially launched the 13th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run, renewing calls for men to take a leading role in the fight against HIV/AIDS and the protection of the girl child. The annual run, which marks the start of celebrations for the Kabaka’s birthday, will take place on April 12, 2026, and will be flagged off at Lubiri. This year’s theme is: “Men for Good Health to Save the Girl Child and the Fight to End HIV/AIDS by 2030.” Speaking at the launch, Buganda Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga described awareness, engagement and communication as critical tools…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, and relevant government ministries to support a private investor seeking to establish a mega international airport in Nyakisharara, Mbarara district. In a letter dated February 11, 2026, addressed to the Prime Minister, the President instructed all concerned government departments to work with a company identified as Base Seven Company to implement a large-scale transport project at and around the Government Aerodrome in Nyakisharara. According to the directive, the investor intends to transform Nyakisharara into a major international aviation hub, positioning it as a strategic refueling and transit point between…

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has vouched for stronger bilateral relations between Uganda and Antigua and Barbuda, calling for closer cooperation in tourism, trade and diplomacy. Tayebwa made the proposals when he paid a courtesy visit to Gaston Browne, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, a Caribbean island state, on the sidelines of the European Union-Caribbean Parliamentary Assembly. Uganda’s Deputy Speaker is the current President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) 79 Member Country Parliamentary Assembly, and Co-President of EU-OACPS Joint Parliamentary Assembly. Tayebwa said Africa and the Caribbean share a historical relationship shaped…

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will take place in June and July next year, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe has announced. The South African said reports that the tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, would be delayed or moved were “totally unfounded”. Doubts have been raised over whether the necessary infrastructure in the three East African countries will be ready in time to stage the finals. Meanwhile Nicholas Musonye, the chair of Kenya’s local organising committee, told AFP on Thursday that postponing the tournament until 2028 “would be good for Kenya” because the…

Marie Stopes Uganda has launched a national campaign dubbed BUUZA to encourage Ugandans, particularly women and couples, to seek professional guidance on reproductive and maternal health. The initiative aims to normalize early health-seeking behavior by creating safe spaces for questions regarding fertility, pregnancy, contraception, childbirth and postnatal care. BUUZA, a Luganda word meaning “Ask,” addresses the reality that many reproductive health challenges are left unaddressed because individuals feel uncomfortable seeking help. Dr. Molly Mbaziira, a gynecologist at Marie Stopes Uganda, in her remarks said that the campaign focuses on real concerns people face daily but may fear raising. “Rather than…

In an effort aimed at providing water for all, National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), with support from the French Development Agency (AFD), is in the advanced stages of a major network expansion aimed at extending water supply from the Katosi Water Treatment Plant to northern and western parts of Kampala and surrounding areas. French Ambassador to Uganda Virginie Leroy on her tour of the project at Katosi described the project as a strategic investment that turns production capacity into reliable supply for consumers.Ambassador Leroy commended NWSC for its project management and emphasis on value for money. She also highlighted…

Mawokota North Member of Parliament Yusuf Nsibambi quit Forum for Democratic Change Party and joined the Mighty ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The move follows his subsequent meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, who also serves as the National Chairperson of the NRM at State House Entebbe. Nsibambi was part of a group of opposition legislators who lost in the recently concluded 2026 general elections and later met President Museveni to discuss their political future and other national issues. The group of 17 includes the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) parliamentary whip and Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi, Kyamuswa County’s Moses…

By Felix Oketcho The Office of the National Chairman has continued its Ramadan food distribution campaign, reaching four mosques across Wakiso District in a show of solidarity and support for the Muslim community during the holy month. The day’s outreach began at Kasangati Main Mosque, where Hajjat Hadijah Nalozi addressed the congregation. In her remarks, she encouraged Muslims to uphold unity, strengthen their bonds as a community, and continue practicing kindness and generosity beyond the month of Ramadan. She emphasized that the spirit of compassion and good deeds demonstrated during Ramadan should remain a guiding principle throughout the year. Following…

DFCU Bank has rewarded eight customers in the ongoing nationwide “School Fiiz! Weight Off!” campaign, reaffirming its commitment to easing the financial pressure that comes with the back-to-school season for parents and school owners across Uganda. The winners received their cash prizes at dfcu Bank’s Head Office in Nakasero, Kampala, as part of the three-month campaign designed to reduce the stress associated with school fees payments at the start of the academic term. Launched ahead of the first term which commenced on 10 February, the “School Fiiz! Weight Off!” campaign is an integrated education financing initiative targeting the entire education…

The Embassy of Denmark in Kampala has committed $23.47 million to the UN Capital Development Fund to help rural communities in Uganda adapt to the impacts of climate change. Uganda faces high vulnerability to climate change, with agriculture, water, and infrastructure at risk from increased flooding, drought, and rising temperatures . Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall threaten crops like Arabica coffee, rice, and maize. Increased investment in climate-smart agriculture and resilient infrastructure is urgent to avoid severe economic and social disruption. Over the next four years, the funding will enable local governments and communities across the East African nation to…