News

Home News

Museveni Pushes Uganda’s Biotech Boom, Urges Citizens to Invest

0
Museveni speaking athe launch of the NRM manifesto at Munyonyo on Monday
Museveni speaking athe launch of the NRM manifesto at Munyonyo on Monday

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Museveni has unveiled Uganda’s latest breakthroughs in biotechnology, calling on citizens and investors to support locally developed medicines for cancer, diabetes, and malaria as part of his vision for a knowledge-based economy.

Speaking at the launch of his 2026 election manifesto, Museveni highlighted the work of Dr. Matthias Magoola’s Dei BioPharma Ltd., a $350 million biotechnology hub in Kampala poised to become one of Africa’s largest pharmaceutical ventures.

7 Injured in Bobi Wine Convoy Crash on Kayunga Road

0
Patrick Onyango
Patrick Onyango

KAYUNGA — At least seven people were injured in a road crash involving motorcycles and vehicles escorting National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) on Saturday morning.

The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. in Namyoya Village along the Nakifuma–Kayunga road, as Bobi Wine’s convoy made its way from Kalagi toward Kayunga during a campaign trail.

Museveni Launches 2026 Campaign in Luweero, Vows to End Poverty

0
Museveni addressing thousands of supporters at Bukalasa Agricultural College playground
Museveni addressing thousands of supporters at Bukalasa Agricultural College playground

LUWERO — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially kicked off his 2026 re-election campaign on Tuesday in Luweero — the symbolic birthplace of his National Resistance Army (NRA) guerrilla struggle — pledging to protect “revolutionary gains” and push millions more Ugandans out of poverty.

Speaking to thousands of cheering supporters at Bukalasa Agricultural College playground, Museveni framed his candidacy as a continuation of the revolution he led four decades ago.

Game-Changer: Uganda to Roll Out HIV Prevention Injection in 2026

0
Lenacapavir
Lenacapavir

KAMPALA — A twice-yearly HIV prevention shot that has shown stunning results in clinical trials will officially arrive in Uganda in 2026, in what experts are calling a “historic turning point” in the country’s decades-long fight against the virus.

The injectable drug, Lenacapavir, developed by U.S. pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences, will be introduced under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and is expected to protect thousands of Ugandans at highest risk of infection.

Joyce Bagala Vows to Fight On After Losing NUP Ticket in Mityana

0
Newly elected Mityana Woman MP Hon Joyce Bagala (left), NUP Presidential Candidate Hon Kyagulanyi Ssentamu and Hon Zaake during a rally in Mityana in 2021
Newly elected Mityana Woman MP Hon Joyce Bagala (left), NUP Presidential Candidate Hon Kyagulanyi Ssentamu and Hon Zaake during a rally in Mityana in 2021

KAMPALA – Mityana Woman MP Joyce Bagala says her political journey is far from over, despite being dropped by the National Unity Platform (NUP) as its flag bearer for the 2026 general elections.

The former broadcaster, who made history in 2021 by defeating then–ICT Minister Judith Nabakooba, told reporters Tuesday evening that her commitment to the people of Mityana remains firm.

Kenya and Uganda Crack Down on Rental Income With New Digital Tax Systems

0
Digital Rental Tax System
Digital Rental Tax System

East Africa’s two largest economies are tightening the net on landlords as both Kenya and Uganda roll out digital-first rental tax reforms aimed at closing loopholes in one of the region’s hardest-to-monitor sectors — real estate.

Inside Kampala’s Nightlife: Where Hustlers Become Party Kings

0
Everyday Hustlers Keep the City Alive
Everyday Hustlers Keep the City Alive

When the sun dips below the horizon in Kampala, the city doesn’t go to sleep—it comes alive. From the pulsating bars of Bugolobi and Kabalagala to the chic rooftop lounges perched above Kololo, Uganda’s capital boasts one of East Africa’s most vibrant nightlives. The soundtrack? A seamless mix of Afrobeat, Amapiano, and kidandali hits blasting through speakers and keeping revelers on their feet until dawn.

But there’s a side to Kampala’s nightlife that often escapes the spotlight: the unsung drivers of the night economy—the informal sector hustlers.

Bobi Wine Unveils Bold 2026 Manifesto: ‘A New Uganda Now’

0
Bobi Wine unveiled his manifesto this Monday afternoon
Bobi Wine unveiled his manifesto this Monday afternoon

Jinja, Uganda – Opposition leader and former pop star Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, has officially launched his National Unity Platform (NUP) manifesto for the 2026 general election, promising a radical reset of Uganda’s politics, economy, and governance.

The 44-year-old musician-turned-politician, who has become the face of Uganda’s opposition, told a massive crowd of supporters in Jinja on Monday that his campaign is about more than replacing long-time President Yoweri Museveni—it’s about rebuilding a nation that works for its citizens.

Bobi Wine Vows to Slash Cabinet & Cut MPs in Bold 2026 Plan

0
Bobi Wine on the campaign trail in Jinja on Monday
Bobi Wine on the campaign trail in Jinja on Monday

KAMPALA — Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, has dropped one of the most daring political promises ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections — to shrink the country’s bloated government and redirect billions back to struggling citizens.

Unveiling the National Unity Platform (NUP) manifesto for 2026–2031, the musician-turned-politician didn’t mince words, accusing President Yoweri Museveni’s regime of fostering “wasteful spending, reckless borrowing, and a culture of corruption” while ordinary Ugandans sink deeper into poverty.

Mugisha Muntu Vows to Crush Corruption: ANT Unveils Bold 2026 Blueprint

0
Muntus ANT says it will not tolerate corruption
Muntus ANT says it will not tolerate corruption

KAMPALA — With Uganda’s 2026 elections on the horizon, Mugisha Muntu and his Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) are staking their campaign on one explosive promise: a zero-tolerance war on corruption.

In a fiery manifesto launch this week, the opposition party didn’t mince words, vowing to confront what it calls the country’s “greatest national cancer” with sweeping reforms, severe punishments for the corrupt, and fresh leadership rooted in integrity.

Corruption is unacceptable and will be stopped under an ANT-led government,” the document declares, pledging to rip out graft from the very top of the state.

Popular Posts

My Favorites

Geosteady

Geosteady Opens Up About Addiction Battle: “I Hit Rock Bottom”

0
Ugandan music star Hassan Kigozi, better known as Geosteady, has spoken publicly for the first time about his battle with substance abuse since leaving...
1

Some Sunny Morning