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HOIMA: Kabalega International Airport Receives First Passenger Aircraft

Kabalega International Airport also called Hoima International Airport is Uganda’s second international airport after Entebbe. Its construction began in 2018 as part of infrastructure for the oil industry in the Albertine Graben, the planned Uganda Oil Refinery, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). It is also intended to support tourism and agriculture in western Uganda.

President Museveni Backs African Integration at Big Fix Conference

“When I came here and heard Pastor Kayanja talking about African integration, I said, ‘Praise the Lord,’ because we have already started the AfCFTA,” Museveni noted.

Archbishop Kaziimba Calls for Govt’s Support for Local Investors

“Twine has told me that his five Fraine Supermarket branches employ 720 people, while his other companies employ more than 600 people. These are jobs being created for Ugandans, and the money generated remains within and continues to circulate in our economy,”Archbishop Kaziimba said.

Minister of Gender Confirms Tooro Succession Process, Coronation Date

According to the statement, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has informed the people of Tooro that he will honour their invitation and attend the coronation.

Afrigo Band Musician Matovu Dies after Suspected Attack in Kampala

Preliminary police investigations indicate that at about 5:30 a.m., Matovu went to his girlfriend's residence. Police said that as the two were leaving the residence, they were allegedly confronted by a man who had previously been in a relationship with the same woman.

Uganda Calls for UN Security Council Reform and Backs Otunnu for Secretary-General

Uganda supported negotiations on a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation to curb illicit financial flows and profit shifting.

Uganda to Eliminate Dog Mediated Rabies by 2030

World Rabies Day is observed globally every year on September 28th, with the 2026 theme being “Stronger Together” emphasizing that rabies elimination requires collaboration across communities, veterinary professionals, healthcare workers, governments, educators, and international partners.

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