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NITA-U launch campaign to bolster digital awareness

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KAMPALA, UGANDA — The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign to bolster digital awareness and promote cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy among Ugandans. The “Beera Ku Guard” campaign, which translates to “stay guarded, and on the lookout,” was officially […]

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Gladys Baligonzaki Appointed New Mulago Hospital Spokesperson

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Mulago National Referral Hospital has appointed Gladys Baligonzaki Kajura as its new head of public affairs and communication, filling a role that had been vacant since 2021. Gladys Baligonzaki Kajura has been appointed as Mulago Hospital’s new head of public affairs and communication, ending a nearly five-year gap since the position was last substantively filled.

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Lubaga Cathedral Renovation Gains Momentum Ahead of 100-Year Celebration

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On September 3, 2025, the fundraising drive raised Shs4,290,000, adding to the growing pool of resources for the project As Lubaga Cathedral nears its centenary celebration, weekly community donations and engineering oversight are driving critical renovations to preserve the landmark’s spiritual and cultural legacy. The iconic Lubaga Cathedral is undergoing extensive renovations in preparation for

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China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs

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  BANGKOK (AP) — Soldiers in pristine and pressed uniforms marched in lockstep, their boots clacking a steady cadence on the pavement and their eyes following leader Xi Jinping as he drove by in review. Helicopters flew overhead, forming the numbers 8 and 0 in honor of the 80th anniversary of the end of World

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Judge blocks Trump’s $2.2 billion Harvard funding freeze

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A federal judge on Wednesday stopped the Trump administration’s attempt to axe $2.2 billion in research funding for Harvard University. In an 84-page order, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs concluded that the Trump administration “used antisemitism as a smokescreen” to unlawfully block billions in research funding. “We must fight against antisemitism, but we equally need to protect

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Kyaka Storms MTN Kabode Tooro Kingdom Masaza Cup Final After Draw with Mwenge South.

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with Mwenge South. Kyaka County secured their place in the final of the 2025 MTN Kabode Tooro Kingdom Masaza Cup after holding Mwenge South to a 1-1 draw in the return leg of their semifinal at Katoosa playground in Kyenjojo District on Sunday. The result saw Kyaka progress 4-1 on aggregate, having built a commanding

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Aspirants Flock Ntinda as Local Govt Nominations Start

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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates The nomination process for local government leaders has officially begun in Kampala, signalling the start of a crucial phase in preparations for the upcoming elections. The exercise is taking place at the Regional Electoral Commission offices in Ntinda, drawing large crowds of aspirants eager to secure their place on the ballot.

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UBOS Reports Stable 3.8% Inflation in August 2025

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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates Uganda’s annual inflation rate for August 2025 held steady at 3.8 percent, the same level recorded in July, according to the latest figures released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). UBOS attributed the stable trend to a mix of rising costs in some service sectors and easing prices in key

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PAPU and EABC Sign Strategic MoU to Promote Digital Trade and Cross-Border Logistics Across Africa

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By Naome Namusoke/ KMA Updates Arusha, Tanzania: In a significant step toward enhancing regional integration and unlocking the potential of Africa’s digital economy, the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) and the East African Business Council (EABC) have today signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing digital trade, cross-border e-commerce, financial

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Indonesia ready to cut lawmaker perks in concession to protesters

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Indonesian political parties have agreed to revoke a number of perks and privileges for parliamentarians, president Prabowo Subianto said on Sunday, in a major concession to anti-government protests that left five people dead. Protests over what demonstrators termed excessive pay and housing allowances for parliamentarians started on Monday. They expanded into riots on Thursday after one person, a motorcycle rideshare

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