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A sea of red flooded the streets of Kampala on Sunday as more than 140,000 people turned up for the annual Kabaka Birthday Run, held in celebration of the 71st birthday of Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. Read here: edge.ug/sea-of-red-as-…

The Uganda Wildlife Authority has dismissed reports of an ongoing “chimpanzee war” in Kibale National Park, clarifying that recent findings relate to long-term scientific observations rather than an active conflict. Read here: edge.ug/no-chimpanzee-…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has confirmed that traditional wooden food containers made from indigenous tree species are safe for use, following a scientific assessment by government experts. Read here: edge.ug/museveni-clear…

Police in Eastern Uganda have arrested 11 suspects in connection with the fatal shooting and robbery of a mobile money agent in Soroti City, in a case that has sparked public concern over rising attacks on cash handlers. Read here: edge.ug/11-arrested-in…

President Museveni on Saturday hosted Iran’s ambassador to Uganda, Majid Saffar, in a meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, after remarks by his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, sparked debate over Uganda’s foreign policy posture. edge.ug/museveni-hosts…

The tourism sector in Uganda has received a significant boost following the national rollout of the “Seven Wonders of Uganda” initiative, alongside the launch of new sightseeing buses aimed at promoting domestic and international travel. Read here: edge.ug/sightseeing-bu…

Dr. Ndagishe Aliyi, Dean of Studies at MK International School, has criticised government policy priorities, arguing that the health sector is being neglected despite rising unemployment among medical graduates. Read here: edge.ug/dr-ndagishe-al…

Fresh political tensions have emerged within Uganda’s ruling coalition after the Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, publicly urged Justice Minister Norbert Mao to withdraw from the race for Speaker of Parliament. Read here: edge.ug/muhoozi-urges-…

The Uganda Police Force in Adjumani has recovered a number of stolen items following a burglary incident, after deploying a sniffer dog to track down suspects. Read here: edge.ug/police-sniffer…

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has appointed Deogratius Masagazi, Under Secretary in the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives, to its Board of Directors. Read here: edge.ug/ursb-welcomes-…

A Kampala businessman has been arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court over allegations of defrauding foreign investors of more than Shs1.1 billion in a fake government contract scheme. Read here: edge.ug/businessman-ar…

A rare and violent conflict described by scientists as a “civil war” has erupted among chimpanzees in western Uganda, leaving at least 28 animals dead in a prolonged internal conflict. Read here: edge.ug/chimp-empire-2…

The Judiciary of Uganda has stepped up preparations for its first-ever Mobile High Court session, scheduled to commence on April 13, 2026, in Ggaba, Makindye Division. Read here: edge.ug/judiciary-to-h…

A sudden windstorm struck Entebbe International Airport on the morning of April 10, 2026, overturning at least one light aircraft and disrupting ground arrangements, aviation authorities have confirmed. Read here: edge.ug/windstorm-flip…

Police in Nateete have arrested two suspects linked to a series of violent panga robberies in Mutundwe, within Kampala District. Read here: edge.ug/police-arrest-…

Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Anti-Corruption Court after being convicted over the diversion of iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. Read here: edge.ug/nandutu-senten…

NEMA has ordered an immediate halt to construction activities and directed full restoration of a degraded section of the Lake Victoria shoreline in Munyonyo, Kampala District. Read here: edge.ug/nema-halts-ill…

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has recovered more than UGX 335.6 million from public officials who had failed to refund misused government funds, in a renewed push to enforce accountability in public service. Read here: edge.ug/ig-recovers-sh…

A powerful windstorm has caused significant damage at Entebbe International Airport, destroying property and overturning aircraft in an incident that has raised concerns about safety and infrastructure resilience. Read here: edge.ug/windstorm-wrea…

The Uganda Police Force has issued a strong warning to motorists over the dangerous practice of carrying excess passengers, particularly in front seats, saying it poses a serious threat to road safety. Read here: edge.ug/police-arrest-…