All of Africa Today - August 28, 2026
08/28/2026

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Tooro Kingdom Mourns King Oyo As 34-Year Reign Ends
08/28/2026

[New Light] FORT PORTAL -- The Tooro Kingdom is mourning the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died on Thursday night at the age of 34, bringing to an end a reign that began when he was just three years old.

Court Gives DPP Nod to Extradition of Ugandan Katungi to the U.S.
08/28/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has committed a former UPDF soldier, Michael Katungi Mpeirwe, to Luzira prison pending a decision by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs on his extradition to the United States of America.

Bukwo RDC Recalled After Balaam Anti-Corruption Visit to Sebei
08/28/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Bukwo District, George Owany, has been recalled to the Office of the President with immediate effect. The action comes amid allegations that he was soliciting 109 million Shillings from SACCO leaders.

Lawyers Raise Concerns Over Handling of Case Against Driver in Next Media Crash
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] Kampala -- Lawyers representing the families of former Next Media employees Isaac Ndamagye and Badru Kasirye have asked the Kajjansi Magistrates Court to consider allowing the families to participate more fully in the criminal case arising from their deaths.

IGAD Urges Media to Rethink Migration Reporting, Highlight Economic Benefits
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has urged journalists across the region to move away from sensational coverage of migration and instead highlight how safe, orderly and regulated mobility can contribute to economic growth, regional integration and human development.

Police Arrest 21 in Namayingo Crackdown On Crime Hotspots
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] Police in Namayingo District have arrested 21 suspects during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts and other security hotspots in Namayingo Town Council.

Kasese-Based Hima Cement Joins Nation in Mourning King Oyo
08/28/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kasese -- Hima Cement has joined cultural, religious and business leaders in mourning Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died in the United States on Thursday at the age of 34.

Why Govt Borrowed Shs270 Billion Less for Umeme Buyout
08/28/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] The government avoided taking on approximately 270 billion shillings in additional debt after the Auditor General's assessment reduced the amount the Government borrowed to buy out electricity distributor Umeme Company Limited at the end of its 20-year concession.

PLU Demands Halt of Public Financing to Rwabogo's Paceid
08/28/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) wants the Ministry of Finance to halt over fifty-two billion shillings (US$14 million) to the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID).

Museveni Opens Marriot Hotel in Kampala
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] President Museveni has called for greater emphasis on wealth creation and national production, saying African countries have remained economically constrained partly because of the failure by leaders to distinguish between development and wealth creation.

US Gives Uganda Experimental Ebola Treatment As DRC Outbreak Continues to Spread
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] The United States has given Uganda doses of an experimental Ebola treatment as the country strengthens preparations against possible new infections from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a major Bundibugyo virus outbreak continues to spread.

NIC Life Pays Out Shs30m to Family of Ugandan Migrant Worker Who Died in Dubai
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] NIC Life Assurance, in partnership with Spades Insurance Brokers, has paid Shs30 million in compensation to the family of a Ugandan migrant worker who died in Dubai.

Who, Africa CDC Declare Uganda Ebola-Free After 42-Day Countdown
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] Uganda has officially been declared free of Ebola after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a new confirmed case, marking the end of the country's Bundibugyo virus outbreak.

Attorney General Warns Against Termination of Kampala-Entebbe Expressway Operator
08/28/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Attorney General has cautioned against the immediate termination of the contract of the private operator of the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, warning that failure to follow contractual procedures could expose Uganda to costly international arbitration.

King Oyo - a Life Cut Short After Three Decades On the Tooro Throne
08/28/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal -- King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, Omukama of Tooro, was born on April 16, 1992, and died on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at age 34.

Kampala Marriott Hotel Officially Opens
08/28/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Kampala's newest hotel has officially opened its doors to the public, adding a new layer of luxury to the city's hospitality scene. On Thursday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially commissioned the Kampala Marriott Hotel and Executive Apartments in Nsambya,

Two Arrested Over Aggravated Robbery in Kajjansi
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] Police in Kajjansi have arrested two men suspected of involvement in an aggravated robbery in Sekiwunga Cell, Kitende Ward, Kajjansi Town Council, Wakiso District.

Parliament Deposits Shs3 Billion for Rotary Cancer Centre
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] Parliament has deposited Shs3 billion to the Uganda Rotary Cancer Programme account towards the completion and equipping of the Cancer Treatment Centre at St Francis Hospital Nsambya.

Airtel Uganda Posts Shs224.7bn Profit As Data Demand Drives Growth
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] Airtel Uganda's profit after tax rose 13.9% to Shs224.7 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2026, as strong data demand, customer growth and cost efficiencies lifted the telecom company's performance.

Police Warn Parents As Terror Groups Target Youth Through Online Platforms
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] Uganda Police have urged parents to take a more active role in protecting young people from terrorist recruitment as extremist groups increasingly exploit the internet and other digital platforms to spread their messages.

Govt Suspends Special Certificates of Title Over Land Fraud Concerns
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has suspended the routine issuance of Special Certificates of Title for three months following growing complaints of land fraud, double titling and manipulation of succession processes.

2026 Absa Kh3 7 Hills Run Proceeds to Help More Girls Stay in School
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] Programs supporting vulnerable girls to access and remain in school across Uganda are set to expand after Absa Bank Uganda committed Shs700 million in proceeds from the 2026 Absa KH3 7 Hills Run to eight organisations working with girls and communities.

Nsimbi Takes Ugandan Storytelling to the World With Debut Musical Film Infinity
08/28/2026

[Nile Post] International creative duo Nsimbi, comprising GNL Zamba and Miriam Tamar, have ventured into film with Infinity, a debut musical film that brings together music, cinema, fashion, poetry, dance and cultural storytelling.