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JESA Farm Dairy has announced a temporary shortage of its milk products, blaming prolonged dry weather for reduced production among dairy farmers across Uganda.

The clarification comes barely days after the death of Tooro’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba-Iguru Rukidi IV, whose death on August 27 at the age of 34 sent shockwaves across Uganda and prompted widespread public concern about the health of other traditional rulers.

MASAKA — Thousands of farmers in Masaka City are counting heavy losses after nearly four months of prolonged sunshine and drought left coffee, matooke and other food crops severely affected. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about food security and household incomes in an area where many families depend on agriculture for their livelihoods. […] The post Agriculture at Crossroads as Prolonged Drought Leaves

Critics say Rubondo increasingly allowed the story of Uganda’s oil sector to become too closely associated with him personally. His departure now tests a simple proposition: Did PAU build enough depth to function without the man most closely identified with it?

Uber exit opens new chapter as Little joins Uganda's crowded ride-hailing market Daily Monitor

It was a moment that left residents of Dokolo talking, wondering and asking questions about the mysterious traditional connection between the Ogora Clan and rain. On Saturday, September 5, 2026,…

City trader petitions CID over alleged raid, kidnap and extortion by military men PML Daily

SEOUL, South Korea — Uganda has called on its diaspora in the Republic of Korea to invest their capital, skills and technology back home as the two countries prepare to open a major trade and investment meeting aimed at deepening bilateral commercial ties. The appeal was made during a diaspora outreach organised by Uganda’s Embassy […] The post Uganda rallies diaspora in Korea for investment as trade talks open appea

MUNYONYO, KAMPALA — Munyonyo is set to usher in a new chapter in Kampala’s entertainment scene as Urban Empire prepares to officially open Muziki Garage and Beta Hub Restaurant on September 15, 2026. The new entertainment and lifestyle hub is expected to bring together musicians, live bands, comedians, artists, socialites, content creators and entertainment enthusiasts, […] The post Muziki Garage & Beta Hub Restauran

Govt moves to train youth in agricultural technical skills Daily Monitor

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | As Tooro King subjects continue to mourn the passing of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV, his passing has sparked discussions about the future of the kingdom and the line of succession. While the kingdom’s customs favor a clear line of succession, with the heir to the king … The post What happens to the Queen Mother after the King’s death in Tooro? appeared first on The Independent

Makerere begins construction of Shs96b business college complex monitor.co.ug

Nigeria’s U-19 Women’s Cricket team defeated Zimbabwe to secure their spot in the 2027 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Read about their unbeaten run. Read More: https://punchng.com/again-nigeria-pip-zimbabwe-to-u-19-womens-wcup-ticket/

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The Lugave clan has won a Luganda reading competition for Baganda in the United Kingdom and Ireland, in an initiative promoting language and cultural preservation.

Transport officials in the western state of Maharashtra had begun testing drivers' ability to conduct basic conversations in Marathi, the state's official language, on August 20. Those who failed were given a month to learn the language, after which they risked having their licences suspended or cancelled.

Fans of members-only retail chain BJ’s Wholesale Club are finally finding out what the initials in the store’s name stand for.

Iteso cultural leaders from Uganda and Kenya have adopted new guidelines aimed at tackling harmful practices, strengthening families and encouraging communities to seek formal justice for gender-based violence.

Ugandan musician Pius Mayanja, popularly known as Pallaso, has challenged the long-held industry belief that charging entry fees of Shs20,000 or Shs30,000 at concert gates automatically spells bad business for artists. Speaking on the shifting dynamics of Uganda’s live music industry, the Malamu hitmaker explained that gate collections represent only a fraction of a well-executed […] The post Pallaso breaks down conc

The price of diesel fuel in the US hits record high at $5.88/gallon. GOP worries about impact on 2026 elections.

The ride-hailing giant exited one of its oldest markets this week, and the timing says everything.

In its ‘India-first’ project, the global IT giant has tapped Google DeepMind to come up with agricultural landscape understanding (ALU) and agricultural monitoring and event detection (AMED)