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For most politicians, a parliamentary election that is still five years away may seem too distant to worry about. But for Desmond Philips Otema, the 2031 general election is already…

The Ministry of Health has commended the district for pioneering its Annual Health Assembly, describing the initiative as a unique platform for strengthening accountability, community engagement and coordination in the delivery of health services.Assistant Commissioner at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Moses Muwanga, made the remarks while representing the Ministry at the 2026 Wakiso Annual […]

Thousands of mourners gathered at St John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal on Saturday to pay their final respects to the late King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV, before his body was taken to the Karambi Royal Tombs for burial. The funeral brought together political leaders, cultural and religious figures, security personnel and […] The post King Oyo buried as Omusuuga reaffirms new monarch appeared first o

Leaders in Lira City have called for stronger cooperation between men and women, greater support for vulnerable children and responsible decision-making among young people as they paid tribute to Amito…

FORT PORTAL — Minister for the Presidency Milly Babirye Babalanda has hailed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for according the late King of Tooro, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, an official burial, urging the Batooro to remain united and preserve the late monarch’s legacy. Babalanda, who is also the Member of Parliament for […] The post Minister Babalanda praises President Museveni for King Oyo’s of

Mourners in Masaka who could not travel to Tooro Kingdom for the burial of King Oyo followed the historic farewell through live television coverage on NBS Television, Sanyuka TV and MTN TV by AfroMobile.

Entebbe International Airport handled 169,706 international passengers in August 2026, an increase of 13,364 passengers from July, although traffic remained significantly lower than the same month last year.

FORT PORTAL — Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has urged the people of Tooro to remain united, calm and committed to the peace and stability of the kingdom as they mourn the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The Kabaka’s message was delivered by Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga on Saturday as […] The post King Oyo’s Final Farewell: Kabaka Urges Tooro to Remain United and Calm appeared first on

Tooro’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been laid to rest at the Karambi Royal Tombs in Fort Portal, bringing to an end a 31-year reign that began when he was just three years old.

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The head of the Babiito royal clan in Tooro Kingdom Musuga Charles Kamurasi has reaffirmed the selection of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new king of Tooro. Kamurasi made the remarks on Saturday during the funeral service of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at … The post Musuuga reaffirms Kijanangoma’s selection as Tooro King appeared first on The Independent U

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The thousands of mourners who this morning gathered at St. John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal to pay their final respects to the fallen king of Tooro king, Oyo Nyimba Kabamab Iguru, Rukiidi IV who passed away last month featured a a mix of political leaders, cultural and religious figures, … The post Thousands mourn King Oyo at funeral ceremony in Fort Portal appeared first on The Independent

FORT PORTAL — Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was on Saturday laid to rest at the Karambi Royal Tombs in Fort Portal City, concluding a state-supported funeral attended by thousands of mourners, members of the royal family, cultural leaders and government officials. The late King’s body was taken from St John’s Cathedral […] The post King Oyo Laid to Rest at Karambi Royal Tombs in Fort Portal City appea

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has failed to turn foreign students into an education export industry, according to findings from Makerere-based Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC). Researchers warn that the country has never turned its advantages in the education sector into a serious economic strategy, and the advantage may already be slipping. Dr. Ibrahim … The post EXPERTS: Uganda’s education export boom built

Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu brought a lighter moment to King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV’s funeral service on Saturday when he reminded mourners of the late monarch’s love for football particularly Uganda Cranes and English football club, Arsenal. Speaking at St John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal, where he led the funeral service, Archbishop Kaziimba urged […] The post Kaziimba asks Tooro to honour Oyo by backing

Soroti, Uganda | URN | The ageing Soroti Regional Referral Hospital is struggling to cope with increasing patient numbers because of dilapidated infrastructure, severe understaffing, inadequate equipment and limited space, prompting calls for construction of a new regional referral and teaching hospital. The concerns emerged on Wednesday, September 9, when the Parliamentary Health Committee inspected … The post Agein

Masaka, Uganda | URN | Farmers across Uganda are counting heavy losses as a prolonged dry spell withers crops, dries up water sources and leaves livestock struggling for pasture and water. The extreme weather is also threatening household incomes and food security. Across several regions, farmers who invested heavily in coffee, maize, beans, sorghum and … The post Ugandan farmers count heavy losses as drought withers

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Rt Rev Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has urged the people of Tooro to remain united and avoid words and actions that could deepen divisions following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Preaching at the funeral service for the late … The post Archbishop Kaziimba urges Tooro to remain united as Oyo is laid to rest appeared first on The I

Kayunga chairman asks leaders to use PDM funds to attract opposition supporters Daily Monitor

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Northern Bypass has emerged as one of Kampala’s most dangerous road corridors, with nine of the city’s 10 major crash hotspots located along the road. According to the 2025 Kampala Road Safety Report released by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Stella Namatovu, the surveillance coordinator … The post Northern Bypass has nine of Kampala’s 10 major cras

Man killed by brother in Lira over Shs150,000 debt Daily Monitor

Kayunga chairman asks PDM leaders to use funds to attract opposition supporters Daily Monitor

When Diana Spencer walked into Buckingham Palace as a shy twenty-year-old nursery teacher, the world did not expect a queen. When a three-and-a-half-year-old boy was woken up in Fort Portal in 1995 to inherit his father’s throne after the sudden passing of King Patrick Olimi Kaboyo, the world did not expect a king. Yet both […] The post KIWALA CAROLINE TAHIR: Diana and Oyo: Two young royals who became people’s icons