Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Mogadishu airport

Ugandan Star Bebe Cool Lands in Nairobi, Ignites Cross-Border Buzz

NAIROBI – Ugandan music legend Bebe Cool arrived in Nairobi for a six-day media tour that’s already causing a stir in Kenya’s entertainment circles. The artist, known for hits like Love You Every Day and Easy, touched down on Monday evening and is...

‘Eating with hands?’ Republicans attack Zohran Mamdani, spark racism row

It started with an old video: Zohran Mamdani, 33, New York Assembly member and Democratic mayoral hopeful, eating rice and dal with his fingers while discussing global politics and solidarity with Palestine. Shot by Bon Appétit, the clip shows...

Mamdani Slams Trump Over Immigration Threat

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani chided President Donald Trump after the president threatened to investigate and arrest him for opposing immigration enforcement raids, calling the move an attack on democracy and a warning to...

Uganda Charts New Path for Reproductive Agency Amid Global Fertility Decline

By David Mwanje KAMPALA- The 2025 State of the World Population Report, unveiled at the Uganda Media Centre, redefines the global demographic challenge under the theme “The Real Fertility Crisis: The Pursuit of Reproductive Agency in a Changing...

'We'll Have To Arrest Him': Trump Slams 'Communist' Mamdani’s Stand On Illegal Immigrants

Last Updated:July 01, 2025, 23:30 IST US President Donald Trump, who has branded NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a "pure, true communist", said he will be "watching him very carefully on behalf of the nation" US President Donald Trump speaks...

Zohran Mamdani and New York: What we've learned about religious pluralism

Last week, my social media feed buzzed with both celebration and concern over Zohran Mamdani’s surprise victory in New York City’s mayoral primary. The 33-year-old self-described Democratic Socialist was born in Uganda and raised in Queens. He...

Activists link some diseases to poor quality foods

Activists link some diseases to poor quality foods Civil society organisations that are involved in promoting food justice and children's human rights are concerned about the unregulated food environments in Uganda. Speaking to journalists in...

Joy and responsibility: Saskatchewan immigrants reflect on what it means to belong

As many in Saskatchewan celebrate Canada Day, the day holds many different meanings. For some, it's a day of national pride, especially in light of rhetoric around Canada becoming the 51st state that originated from U.S President Donald Trump. But...

Ugandan opposition MP abducted and tortured ahead of elections

Barnabas Tinkasiimire, a Ugandan member of parliament critical of President Yoweri Museveni, was abducted over the weekend and apparently tortured before his release, a member of the law society said on Monday. Uganda has seen increased pressure...

How would the Trump administration denaturalize immigrant citizens?

The next step in the Trump administration's deportation campaign is here. The Department of Justice will prioritize stripping citizenship from naturalized Americans it says have violated the law, a process known as "denaturalization."...

UBC and Kampala Archdiocese Forge Strategic Partnership to Commemorate Lubaga Cathedral’s Centenary Anniversary

The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is proud to announce a landmark collaboration with the Kampala Archdiocese to celebrate the centenary anniversary of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Lubaga. A high-level delegation that was led by Msgr Father...

'It's a shame': Vivek Ramaswamy reacts to racial attacks against Zohran Mamdani, Usha Vance and him

Vivek Ramaswamy spoke out against racial attacks -- be it from the 'fringe of the right' or from the 'woke left'. GOP leader and Ohio Guv election candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has finally broken his silence on the ongoing racial attack against him,...

The education of Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Kwame Mamdani, having secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor, is in the national spotlight. At the age of 33, he ran as a Democratic Socialist having previously held elected office as a New York State Assemblyman. He has...

US to deny visas to Ugandans seeking 'Birth Tourism'

The US Mission in Uganda has issued a statement warning Ugandans planning to travel to the United States for the primary purpose of giving birth, stating that such practices are considered “birth tourism” and are not permitted under US immigration...

BONANZA! Gov’t Donates Census Tablets to Cultural & Higher Learning Institutions

By Evans Najuna Kampala – Government of Uganda through Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has allocated a total of Five thousand one hundred ninety five (5195) computer tablets commonly known as CAPIS, that were used during 2024 National...

Civil Society Urges Gov’t To Regulate Marketing Of Unhealthy Foods To Children

By David Mwanje Uganda— In a bold stand against the creeping tide of diet-related diseases, a coalition of civil society organizations SEATINI-Uganda, CEFROHT, CONSENT-Uganda, and FIAN-Uganda has issued a clarion call to revolutionize Uganda’s...

Bizarre! A 70-year-old Ugandan granny Safiina Namukwaya gives birth to twins

KAMPALA-(MaraviPost)-Extraordinary! A70 year old granny in Uganda has given birth to twins. Hailing from the Masaka District, Ms Safiina Namukwaya underwent In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) under the supervision of Dr Edward Sali, performed at the...

Uganda rolls out digital hub for deafblindness

Minister Asamo speaking Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has rolled out a digital platform designed to support individuals with deafblindness, their caregivers, educators, and policy makers. The Global Deafblindness Resource Hub, the...

Uganda’s export revenues dip on high informal trade

Uganda’s exports to East African Community (EAC) markets have declined by Ush820.5 billion ($228.19 million), blamed on a host of challenges confronting business owners in the past one year. These challenges, including non-tariff barriers, are...