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11/04/2026

Equity Bank Joins Kabaka Birthday Run to Support Fight Against HIV/AIDS https://ankoletimes.co.ug/news/health/equity-bank-joins-kabaka-birthday-run-to-support-fight-against-hiv-aids/ via The Ankole Times

09/04/2026

Body of senior NRA pilot Maj. Henry Babumba has reportedly disappeared from the UPDF mortuary in Bombo, sparking outrage and raising serious questions.

Kampala, Uganda — The reported disappearance of the body of Maj. Henry Babumba, a former NRA pilot and UPDF ground instructor, from the UPDF mortuary in Bombo has triggered shock, controversy, and growing divisions across sections of Ugandan society. Maj. Babumba, who died on 23rd December 2025 at...

18/03/2026

Equity Group Records Historic Profit of KSh75.5 Billion as Regional Operations Drive Growth
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Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced record financial results for the 2025 financial year, posting a historic 55 percent increase in profit after tax to KSh75.5 billion, up from KSh48.8 billion the previous year. The strong performance reflects the group’s ongoing strategic transformation, dive...

18/03/2026

Morocco Crowned AFCON 2025 Champions After CAF OVERTURNS! Final Result

AFCON 2025, BBC NEWS — Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal’s controversial walk-off. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January in a match which wa...

07/02/2026

Museveni Commends UPDF for Securing Peaceful Elections at Kabale Tarehe Sita

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies for maintaining peace and stability during the recently concluded general elections. While presiding over the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations at NTC grounds in Kabale Municipality, Museveni said the country remained calm because security forces were alert and decisive. “I want to salute the UPDF and other security forces for the robust security they gave during the recent elections....

06/02/2026

Bulambuli MP Emmanuel Wepukhulu Biara Eyes Deputy Speaker Position in 12th Parliament

Mbale, Uganda — Bulambuli County Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Wepukhulu Biara, has expressed interest in the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament, citing leadership growth, experience, and national service as key motivations. According to Biara, any Member of Parliament who meets the requirements is free to express interest in parliamentary leadership positions, including the deputy speakership. He said his decision to aim for the deputy role is guided by a belief in progressive leadership....

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06/02/2026

Karamoja, Teso Parliamentary losers to back Mao for speakership

Teso/Karamoja - Several parliamentary candidates who lost in the just concluded elections across Teso and Karamoja have started holding meetings with those who were elected to ensure that they vote for DP Party Chairman Mr. Norbert Mao for the speakership of the 12th Parliament. In secret meetings so far held in Soroti, Pallisa and Karamoja, and attended by some NRM party chairpersons, the move is aimed at mobilising support for Norbert Mao....

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06/02/2026

Bugisu Cultural Institution Commits to Disseminating Information on IUD Family Planning Method

The Bugisu Cultural Institution has committed to disseminating information on the Intrauterine Device (IUD) family planning method across the Bugisu region. Speaking to this publication, the spokesperson of the Bugisu Cultural Institution confirmed the institution’s partnership with the Gynecology Society of Uganda to promote family planning methods in the region, with particular emphasis on the IUD. The programme is supported by the Government of Uganda and several development partners....

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06/02/2026

Bugisu Cultural Institution Commends EC for Peaceful Election Exercise

The Bugisu Cultural Institution has commended the Electoral Commission (EC) for conducting a peaceful and well-coordinated general election across the country. Speaking to The Ankole Times, the spokesperson of the Bugisu Cultural Institution said that, as a cultural institution, they were fully satisfied with the conduct of the just-concluded electoral cycle, which included presidential, parliamentary, and local council elections that ended on February 4....

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05/02/2026

Top 10 Performing Primary Schools in Western Uganda in 2025 PLE

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) last week released the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results for the year 2025, and learners, parents, and teachers across the country have been jubilating over their children’s success. But as we all know, in education, success is not guaranteed solely by a learner’s effort—it also depends on how well schools prepare them. The schools children attend play a crucial role in shaping their academic performance, moral grounding, and overall development....