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Uganda Airlines has officially announced the launch of its long-awaited direct flights to London Gatwick, marking a pivotal moment in the airline’s expansion into the European market. Beginning May 18, 2025, the national carrier will operate four weekly non-stop flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing global connectivity. This development is a major milestone for Uganda Airlines, coinciding with the airline’s fifth anniversary. The addition of the London route signals the culmination of its establishment phase and the commencement of an ambitious long-term growth strategy. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki, emphasized…
The Ministry of Health has dismissed media reports suggesting a shortage of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs in Uganda, calling them misleading and inaccurate. The Ministry issued a statement in response to an article published by New Vision on 18th March 2025, titled “Panic as HIV Drug Supply Reduces”, which it says exaggerated the situation and caused unnecessary public anxiety. According to the Ministry, “ARVs remain available and free in all public and Private Not-For-Profit (PNFP) health facilities.” The drugs are distributed every two months through the National Medical Stores (NMS) and Joint Medical Stores (JMS) to over 2,000 health facilities. Officials…
Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has sparked outrage after telling a voter who expressed regret over electing him to “go ahead and hang yourself.” Baryomunsi, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Kinkizi East Constituency in Kanungu District, made the controversial remark in a community WhatsApp group named “ESAU & FRIENDS.” The group, which is administered by one of his personal assistants, Esau, serves as a platform for communication between the MP and his constituents. The comment came in response to a voter who voiced dissatisfaction with his performance as an MP. Instead of…
Kitagwenda, Uganda – Police in Kitagwenda District have arrested Amarakutunga Levi, a local musician and male councillor representing persons with disabilities, for allegedly murdering a four-year-old child in what is suspected to be a ritual sacrifice. The tragic incident unfolded in Nyaruhanda Village when the child went missing on March 16, 2025, after being sent to a neighbor’s house. A frantic search ensued, and the child’s lifeless body was discovered the following morning in a nearby bush, sparking fear and outrage in the community. Authorities launched an intensive investigation, employing the services of the K-9 unit. The trained police dogs…
In a decisive push for stability in the war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi met in Doha for high-level peace talks, hosted by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The trilateral summit, held on Tuesday, was part of Qatar’s efforts to ease tensions in the region. Kagame and Tshisekedi, whose countries have long been at odds over security concerns and rebel activities, reaffirmed their commitment to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, as previously agreed at the EAC-SADC summit in Tanzania on February 8, 2025. The leaders also…
Masaka, Uganda – Equity Bank has reinforced its commitment to empowering women in micro-business through its Abakyala Ku Ntiiko initiative, which recently held its second edition in Masaka. The event provided a platform for women from various sectors to discuss work-life balance, financial literacy, and strategies for business growth. A highlight of the event was an engaging panel discussion featuring prominent women entrepreneurs and professionals who shared practical insights on balancing careers, businesses, and family responsibilities. Empowering Women Through Knowledge and Networking Panelists emphasized the importance of proper financial management, accountability, and saving culture as essential pillars for business sustainability.…
As the dust settles on the brutal scenes that unfolded during the Kawempe North by-election, a harrowing truth remains—Ugandans continue to bleed under the weight of state repression. The scars, both physical and emotional, borne by opposition supporters are not just wounds of the flesh but marks of a nation struggling for its dignity and freedom. Comrades from the National Unity Platform (NUP) who were viciously assaulted by security forces have come forward to recount their harrowing experiences. Theirs is a tale of torment, but also of unyielding defiance. They speak not just of the blows and gun butts that…
The Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has issued a grave warning to the National Unity Platform (NUP), accusing the opposition political grouping of adopting an increasingly militant and aggressive stance that could destabilize the country. In a strongly worded statement, Chris Magezi, Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and the Senior Presidential Advisor on Security Operations (SPASO), condemned the NUP’s leaders and supporters for engaging in what he described as “highly divisive hate speech and incitement to violence.” Calling the approach “reckless and misguided adventurism,” Magezi urged NUP to abandon its incendiary rhetoric before it spirals into…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has made a significant advancement in cancer care with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art Symbia Intevo Bold Eco SPECT-CT scanner. This high-tech medical imaging equipment, valued at Shs15 billion, is set to revolutionize cancer diagnostics and therapeutic interventions by providing unparalleled precision in detecting and monitoring malignancies, particularly in challenging anatomical regions such as bone tissue. Transformative Impact of the SPECT-CT Scanner The newly acquired SPECT-CT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography-Computed Tomography) scanner is a hybrid imaging modality that combines functional and anatomical imaging, allowing oncologists to localize and characterize tumors with exceptional accuracy. According…
In a shocking case of deception and fraud, a father, his son, and a guesthouse manager have been found guilty of swindling a city businessman out of a staggering sh1.2 billion under false pretenses. The Nakasero-based Anti-Corruption Court, led by Justice Lawrence Gidudu, handed down the guilty verdict yesterday, exposing a meticulously crafted scheme that preyed on greed and trust. Abdul Ssalongo Lubowa, Ronald Kavuma, and Jonathan Tindyebwa now await sentencing, which is set to be delivered today. THE GRAND DECEPTION According to the court’s findings, the trio fraudulently conned businessman Dauda Ssuna, promising him lucrative returns in a bogus…