Nexus Media has verified the authenticity of a presidential statement confirming the postponement of this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations due to Ebola concerns connected to Eastern Congo.

Health experts warn that the Bundibugyo Ebola strain presents a unique challenge due to the absence of approved vaccines and targeted treatments, increasing reliance on rapid detection, strict contact tracing, community awareness, and cross-border coordination to contain transmission.

Since the January 15th election, the general public which included both government and the opposition had been anxious about...

“Our interest remains security, revenue assurance, and ensuring proper accountability within the telecommunications sector so that we clearly know what is happening with telecom companies and who the customers are,” the president said.

Beyond the island district itself, the Kalangala by-election is increasingly being viewed as an early political temperature test between the ruling NRM and the opposition NUP following the 2026 general elections. With sympathy, legacy politics, and party dominance all colliding in one race, the outcome could carry significance far beyond the shores of Ssese Islands.

Serdarow further briefed President Museveni on Turkmenistan’s economic potential, highlighting the country’s vast natural gas and oil reserves, which have positioned it as one of Central Asia’s major energy exporters.

The suspension of roadside parking along one of Kampala’s busiest commercial corridors signals a broader shift toward stricter urban traffic management as city authorities intensify efforts to decongest the Central Business District and improve mobility within the capita

"I believe those who are elected into those top government positions should be of good ethics and integrity and be people who understand family values and are responsible for the actions they take. I have a big passion for Uganda, which is why I wanted to start the East African European Convention to bring together all East Africans living in the diaspora. Still, unfortunately, it did not materialize," Kayanja said.