On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.
Failures involving agentic AI systems, he said, could disrupt essential services, fracture communications, destabilise critical infrastructure and undermine democratic institutions. Entire populations could lose access to clean water, heating and financial services.
The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, SP Racheal Kawala, appealed to members of the public with information about the suspects or possible victims to come forward and assist investigators.
Knife crime in Uganda is predominantly linked to domestic violence and socio-economic challenges like poverty, unemployment, and substance; therefore, the rising trend of violent crimes necessitates urgent attention from law enforcement and community leaders to address the root causes and implement preventive measures.
The gas released by the cylinder can burn easily; therefore, if the cylinder bursts, it can cause huge damage to the property and lives of the people surrounding it.
On May 31, 2024, a 40-year-old renowned ICT specialist and digital marketer identified as John Birungi Babirukamu, a resident of Kiwatule in Nakawa division, Kampala, allegedly jumped to his death from the top of a building in one of the suburbs of the city at Tagore Living located on Turnell Drive in Kamwokya, Central division in Kampala district.
On May 1, 2024, URC reopened the Kampala-Namanve passenger railway service after it was closed in 2023 for renovation. URC currently operates four trips—two in the morning and two in the evening—between Kampala and Namanve at UGX 2,000 per trip, with a daily average of 1,600 passengers.
The charity concert organized by the Ntongoli band was a blend of supporting a greater cause to support St. Teresa Babies Home fused with showcasing a taste of live band in a more live manner, supporting unprivileged children.