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The world-renowned Nyege Nyege Festival returns for its landmark 10th anniversary edition from November 20–23, 2025, at the breathtaking Kalagala Falls in Kangulumira, Uganda. Under the theme” Ekyigunda Ky’omuliro–The Gathering of the Flame, symbolizing unity, culture, and the enduring spirit of celebration,the festival will transform Kalagala Falls and its surrounding sites including Adrift Uganda’s Adventure Centre, The River Club, The Overland Camp, and two community-owned tourism sites. According to event organisers ,guests will be able to enjoy rafting, kayaking, bungee jumping, and other adrenaline-fueled activities alongside the music. “Kalagala Falls truly embodies Uganda’s natural beauty and adventure spirit, and we…
Ugandan singer Juliana Kanyomozi says she is taking part in the 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). “I feel privileged to join this amazing group of talented individuals for this year’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Getting to know everyone has been incredible. New friendships have formed,” the Nabikoowa hitmaker posted on X. “Truly a life-changing opportunity. Listening to brilliant minds behind the American music industry and economy has been very educative, and it continues as the programme goes on. Thank you @USEmbassyUganda and the US Department of State for this opportunity.”she stated. The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) advances U.S. national…
The High Commissioner of India to Uganda, H.E Upender Singh Rawat has welcomed a team of 40 Resident District/City Commissioners (RCCs), Deputy RDCs and Assistant RDCs back to Uganda. The Commissioners who went for a two-week entrepreneurship and Promotion of Livelihood Generation Activities training at the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) in Noida city, India came back to Uganda on 2nd October, 2025. “I’m sure that this training will help you in your work,” he said. H.E Upender made the remarks today while hosting the group of RDC participants for a luncheon at Jikoni Restaurant in…
Amref Health Africa has been recognized as the Winner of the Programmatic Impact Awards – International for their outstanding contributions to improving lives and driving sustainable change in the inaugural Uganda Wash Impact Award. “Your dedication and innovation set the standard for excellence in the sector,”Judges announced during the awards ceremony held on Friday at Protea Hotel. The Uganda Wash Impact Award is an initiative of Uganda Water and Sanitation Network in collaboration with Ministry of Water and Environment and stakeholders in civil society forum that seeks to recognize individuals and organizations promoting good advocacy in water, sanitation and hygiene…
The First National Vice Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo has commended the ghetto youth in Busoga subregion for shunning opposition politicians with selfish interests. He said some selfish opposition politicians wanted to use the youth tocommit crime especially in this election period, but the youth shunned them. Al-Hajji Kigongo made the remarks while meeting ghetto youthleaders at Mafubira, Jinja City North Division. In the recent past,Mafubira had the highest crime rate in Jinja city. During the meeting the ghetto SACCOs were flagged off to dispatch the funds to the eligible beneficiaries. He also requested the…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the people of Lango to defend the gains of peace, unity, and development in the region. Addressing thousands of supporters at his presidential campaign rally at Alebtong Primary School in Alebtong in Lango Sub-Region of Northern Uganda under the theme: “Protecting the Gains, Making a Qualitative Leap into High Middle-Income Status.” Museveni reminded them of the painful past marked by war, displacement, and cattle raids, and called on them to secure the future through the continued leadership of the National Resistance Movement. “For decades, the people of Lango endured a painful history of war,…
Britania Allied Industries has officially launched its latest product, Britania Cream Biscuits, a fun, flavour-packed snack designed to delight Uganda’s youth and the young at heart. The unveiling took place ahead of a youth-focused engagement event set for October 3, 2025, held in partnership with Asinatha Foundation’s Elevate 360 program. During the pre-launch activities, over 500 students were among the first to enjoy the new Sooo Creamy-Licious biscuits. “At Britania, we don’t just make products — we make moments. Britania Cream Biscuits represent joy, creativity, and the spirit of today’s youth,” said Mr. Ali Yousef Ebraik, CEO of Britania Allied Industries. “We’re…
The Church of Uganda has expressed deep disappointment over the appointment of Rt. Rev. Sarah Mullaly, the Bishop of London, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, citing her support for same-sex marriage as “unbiblical” and contrary to historic Anglican teachings. In a statement issued on October 3, 2025, by the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the church described the decision as a “grievous development” that further widens the division within the global Anglican Communion. “Our sadness about this appointment is her support and advocacy for unbiblical positions on sexuality and same-sex…
Commissioner for Water Resources Planning in the Ministry of Water and Environment Dr Callist Tindimugaya has won the inaugural Uganda Wash Lifetime Achievement Award. The Uganda WASH Impact and Influence Awards are a national initiative launched by the Uganda Water and Sanitation Network in collaboration with key government ministries, to recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Uganda. “These awards honor change-makers in areas like programmatic impact, youth-led initiatives, technological innovation, research, media excellence, and lifetime achievement, with the goal of inspiring action, amplifying success stories, and fostering sustainable…
Prof. Lawrence Muganga, Vice Chancellor of Victoria University Kampala, is slated to receive the Global Impact Award at the upcoming Excellence Awards 2025 at the Meridian Arts Centre in Toronto, Canada The Excellence Awards to be presented by Afroglobal Television, is an annual gala celebrating outstanding achievements by individuals of African descent and global influencers. The awards underscore themes of innovation, leadership, and community impact, drawing attendees from diverse sectors including education, business, and the arts. Prof. Muganga, a Ugandan-Canadian scholar and digital economy educationist, has built a distinguished career bridging continents. Born in Uganda, he earned accolades as a professor…