September 4, 2025

UTB Appoints Tooro’s Princess Komuntale as Tourism Ambassador

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has officially appointed Princess Ruth Komuntale of Tooro Kingdom, currently residing in Texas, USA, as a tourism ambassador for the United States market. The announcement was made on Wednesday at the King’s Palace in Buziga, where Princess Komuntale was warmly received by Tooro Kingdom leadership, UTB officials, private sector players, and […]

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EC Says Independents Must Have Symbols

Independent candidates in Uganda can now select campaign symbols approved by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 2026 elections, ensuring they are easily identifiable on alongside party-backed contestants. “Every party has their own symbols. We also need independent candidates to have their symbols,” said Latif Ngonzi, the EC returning officer in Ntungamo District. The EC

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UCAA’s Olive Lumonya Urges Africa to Uphold Safety Standards While Embracing Change in Aviation

The Deputy Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Ms. Olive Birungi Lumonya, has urged African regulators to uphold the highest aviation standards while embracing innovation and change to secure the industry’s future. Speaking at the close of the Regulatory Excellence Training at Protea Hotel in Entebbe, Lumonya emphasized that Africa’s aviation growth

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Putin says Russia will achieve all aims militarily if Ukraine does not agree deal

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is willing to fight to achieve all its objectives if Ukraine does not agree to a deal. He made the remarks in China after attending a huge military parade seen as a challenge to Donald Trump and the US-dominated world order. The US president has tried to persuade Putin

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Jinja City Nominations: Over 20 Candidates Cleared as Mayoral Race Heats Up

The race for mayoral and local government seats in Jinja City has officially kicked off, with over 20 candidates duly nominated by the Electoral Commission on the first day of nominations at Jinja City Hall, the designated nomination center. The exercise, presided by Jinja City Returning Officer Flavia Nakasi, attracted candidates from across the political spectrum,

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