Pulse Uganda

15/08/2026

The Office of the Prime Minister has warned Ugandans to prepare for possible El Niño rains during the September-December 2026 season, with the wet conditions potentially extending into 2027.

Uganda's OPM warns of heavy El Niño rains through 2026 and 2027. Discover key safety tips to protect your family, crops, and home from severe floods.

15/08/2026

King Saha turned Kololo Independence Grounds into a sea of fans on Friday night as thousands packed the venue for his Tondeka Ekololo Festival.

King Saha drew a massive crowd to Kololo for his Tondeka Ekololo Festival, days after his brief detention threatened to overshadow the concert.

14/08/2026

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has committed Shs215 million to the 2026 Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon as it renews its partnership with the race for a fifth consecutive year.

14/08/2026

Junior Local Government Minister Justine Nameere has said she is sending $10,000 to Ugandan TikToker Benita Nakabugo after the social media personality lost her job in Bahrain following a political backlash

Minister Justine Nameere pledged $10,000 and job support to TikToker Benita Nakabugo after political backlash led to her losing employment in Bahrain.

14/08/2026

Shs100m damages: Nicholas Jjengo wins Shs70 million in general damages and Shs30 million in punitive damages.
WhatsApp defamation: James Abola linked Jjengo to a shooting and alleged dispute over a woman in a URA management group.
Failure to verify: Court finds Abola circulated sensational allegations despite having an opportunity to verify them.
Apology ordered: Abola must apologise on the URA Senior Management WhatsApp forum and is barred from repeating the defamatory claims.

14/08/2026

Kampala could receive its first electric taxis before the end of 2026.
The Union Transport Alliance studied electric taxi technology during a benchmarking visit to China.
Operators could acquire the vehicles through instalment financing instead of paying the full cost upfront.
Battery-swapping stations and other infrastructure will be key to the electric taxi rollout.

14/08/2026

Ugandan immigration officials have withheld the passports of three Taiwanese nationals who arrived at Entebbe International Airport, in what Taiwan suspects could be retaliation for its continued Ebola-related restrictions on Ugandan travellers.

The government of Taiwan says it suspects Uganda is withholding the passports of three Taiwanese national at Entebbe as retaliation for Ebola-related restrictions on Ugandans in June

13/08/2026

Rwanda arrested FDA Director General Prof Emile Bienvenu and 17 other suspects over alleged offences linked to illicit alcohol.
The crackdown has closed more than 140 companies and removed hundreds of alcohol brands from the market.
Ugandan brands including Uganda Waragi, Bond 7, Gilbeys and V&A Sherry have been affected by Rwanda’s restrictions.
Investigators are now probing regulators and local officials accused of helping non-compliant alcohol producers.

13/08/2026

At just 19, Rich Miracle Namuyiga has already built a life in front of the camera.

Better known as Gia Nina, or Jenina to some of her followers, the Ugandan dancer has turned movement, social media and modelling into a growing career.
Her face has appeared in music videos by some of Uganda’s popular artistes, while her dance content has attracted an audience on TikTok.
Yet behind the colourful videos and carefully choreographed routines lies a childhood shaped by loss and uncertainty.

13/08/2026

MPs have questioned the rejection of prospective UPDF recruits because of tattoos.

Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka says the specific circumstances behind the rejection will be investigated.
The UPDF’s published 2026 eligibility criteria do not explicitly identify tattoos as grounds for disqualification.