https://www.monitor.co.ug Daily Monitor, the truth everyday. en https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/love-loos-and-lectures-5502560 It started like a fairytale. Tyler Perry kind of; colourful wedding, cameras flashing, social... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:22 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/love-loos-and-lectures-5502560 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/athletics/doha-tests-nakaayi-kiprop-eyes-hengelo-win-5502562 On Friday, she will run in the women’s 800 metres event at the Wanda Diamond League leg in... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:48:08 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/athletics/doha-tests-nakaayi-kiprop-eyes-hengelo-win-5502562 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/rugby/pirates-take-on-heathens-for-sydney-for-the-final-5502558 Earlier in the season, Heathens beat Pirates 30-26 at Kyadondo. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:43:25 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/rugby/pirates-take-on-heathens-for-sydney-for-the-final-5502558 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/kyaddy-nice-pork-warm-beer-and-no-dry-eye-in-sight-5502512 I was at Kyadondo Rugby Club grounds to pay homage to Sydney and commune with people who knew... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:35:40 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/kyaddy-nice-pork-warm-beer-and-no-dry-eye-in-sight-5502512 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/boy-are-we-addicted-to-other-peoples-endings--5502488 Because the literal second the news broke that the marriage was in the trenches, Ugandans did... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:20:43 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/boy-are-we-addicted-to-other-peoples-endings--5502488 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/only-god-knows-the-number-of-hearts-i-broke-levixone-5500882 Marriage is beautiful, rewarding, and full of joy, but it also requires grace, patience... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:02 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/only-god-knows-the-number-of-hearts-i-broke-levixone-5500882 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/world-cup/south-africa-salvage-draw-with-late-penalty-to-stay-alive--5501502 Both teams now have a point after losing their respective opening games last Thursday. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:20:57 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/world-cup/south-africa-salvage-draw-with-late-penalty-to-stay-alive--5501502 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/economic-sabotage-police-crack-down-on-multi-billion-road-construction-theft-syndicate-in-kiboga-5502290 Investigators say the theft network operates through a chain of informal buyers Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:58:21 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/economic-sabotage-police-crack-down-on-multi-billion-road-construction-theft-syndicate-in-kiboga-5502290 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/judge-storms-out-as-lawyers-clash-over-molly-katanga-hospital-photos-5502252 Molly Katanga stands accused of murdering her husband, a charge she stoutly denies Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:39:11 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/judge-storms-out-as-lawyers-clash-over-molly-katanga-hospital-photos-5502252 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/other-sport/world-refugee-day-sport-restores-learning-belonging-for-displaced-children-5501950 Kyangwali’s education system operates under constant pressure. Children frequently miss class... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:14:18 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/other-sport/world-refugee-day-sport-restores-learning-belonging-for-displaced-children-5501950 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/champions-arsenal-to-face-coventry-in-premier-league-opener-5501940 There will be a change in the way Premier League referees judge hair-pulling next season after... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:09:26 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/champions-arsenal-to-face-coventry-in-premier-league-opener-5501940 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-detain-girl-search-for-three-over-aiding-abortion-5501938 Police said the abortion allegedly occurred at about 2am on June 16 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:06:59 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-detain-girl-search-for-three-over-aiding-abortion-5501938 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/our-budget-should-walk-the-talk-on-pwds-issues-5501872 Ambrose Murangira argues that on paper, Uganda speaks the language of inclusion but in national... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:46:12 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/our-budget-should-walk-the-talk-on-pwds-issues-5501872 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/why-you-don-t-feel-economic-growth-in-your-pocket-5501882 Uganda’s economy is growing fast on paper, but for millions, prosperity remains out of reach. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:30:26 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/why-you-don-t-feel-economic-growth-in-your-pocket-5501882 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/the-12th-parliament-must-serve-the-people-not-the-executive-5501922 Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth and his battalion of newly elected Members of Parliament have assumed... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:28:50 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/the-12th-parliament-must-serve-the-people-not-the-executive-5501922 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/zimbabwe-lawmakers-back-legislation-extending-president-s-time-in-power-5501920 Signs that Mnangagwa, 83, wanted to stay in power beyond the end of his second term in 2028... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:23:29 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/zimbabwe-lawmakers-back-legislation-extending-president-s-time-in-power-5501920 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/new-shs1-8-billion-maternity-ward-to-ease-congestion-at-budaka-health-centre-iv-5501642 Leaders hail new maternity ward project as milestone for Budaka Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/new-shs1-8-billion-maternity-ward-to-ease-congestion-at-budaka-health-centre-iv-5501642 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/lack-of-underwear-keeps-pregnant-women-away-from-antenatal-care-in-bugiri-5501756 Fear and poverty undermine antenatal attendance in Bugiri communities Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/lack-of-underwear-keeps-pregnant-women-away-from-antenatal-care-in-bugiri-5501756 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/undisbursed-external-debt-increases-to-shs20-trillion-5501864 The stock of undisbursed external loans surged 44 percent to $5.39b, raising concerns over... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:52:51 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/undisbursed-external-debt-increases-to-shs20-trillion-5501864 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/tax-exemptions-working-in-manufacturing-fail-in-construction-and-transport-5501844 A Ministry of Finance report suggests that tax incentives appear to generate more economic... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:40:13 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/tax-exemptions-working-in-manufacturing-fail-in-construction-and-transport-5501844 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uedcl-fires-suspended-chiefs-md-fate-undecided-5501806 The group was initially sent on a one month forced leave in May, which was extended in June. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:06:31 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uedcl-fires-suspended-chiefs-md-fate-undecided-5501806 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/landlord-detained-after-student-electrocuted-while-ironing-clothes-in-mbale-5501822 Illegal power connection linked to death of Senior Five student Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:52 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/landlord-detained-after-student-electrocuted-while-ironing-clothes-in-mbale-5501822 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/inside-govt-s-shs8-8-trillion-plan-for-roads-railway-in-fy2026-27-5501702 The government is banking on infrastructure spending to drive economic growth and improve... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:49:39 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/inside-govt-s-shs8-8-trillion-plan-for-roads-railway-in-fy2026-27-5501702 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/muhabura-diocese-seeks-shs1-1-billion-to-roof-3-000-seater-cathedral-5501766 Covid-delayed Muhabura cathedral construction moves to roofing phase Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:39:07 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/muhabura-diocese-seeks-shs1-1-billion-to-roof-3-000-seater-cathedral-5501766 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mukene-dealers-seek-govt-relief-over-prolonged-fishing-restrictions-5501710 Lake Victoria fishermen demand support as enforcement disrupts livelihoods Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:12:27 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mukene-dealers-seek-govt-relief-over-prolonged-fishing-restrictions-5501710 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/sickle-cell-disease-causes-16-percent-of-under-five-deaths-in-uganda-govt-says-5501706 Experts call for wider testing as sickle cell deaths rise among children Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:58:50 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/sickle-cell-disease-causes-16-percent-of-under-five-deaths-in-uganda-govt-says-5501706 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/universities-under-fire-over-sexual-harassment-5501692 Experts, policymakers, and student leaders warned that despite the existence of laws and... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:47:19 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/universities-under-fire-over-sexual-harassment-5501692 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/man-found-murdered-motorcycle-stolen-in-buikwe-5501694 Fear grips boda boda community after rider's murder in Buikwe Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:45:48 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/man-found-murdered-motorcycle-stolen-in-buikwe-5501694 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/lawyers-march-to-dpp-offices-over-lukwago-charging-5501310 ULS president Isaac Ssemakadde accused prosecutors of misusing the criminal justice system to... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:44:01 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/lawyers-march-to-dpp-offices-over-lukwago-charging-5501310 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/letters/where-is-africa-s-centre-of-gravity-an-open-letter-to-president-museveni-5501680 A continent exploited as one entity negotiates as fragmented states Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:17:24 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/letters/where-is-africa-s-centre-of-gravity-an-open-letter-to-president-museveni-5501680 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/editorial/deal-with-root-cause-of-teenage-prostitution-5501678 This is therefore a clarion call to all stakeholders nationwide to recognise the problem for... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:08:17 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/editorial/deal-with-root-cause-of-teenage-prostitution-5501678 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/hunger-drives-hundreds-of-pupils-out-of-class-in-lira-school-5501780 School meals crisis threatens learning outcomes in northern Uganda Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/hunger-drives-hundreds-of-pupils-out-of-class-in-lira-school-5501780 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/put-tax-shillings-where-they-matter-most-5501670 Uganda’s FY 2026/27 budget lays ambitious groundwork amid growth projections Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/put-tax-shillings-where-they-matter-most-5501670 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/world-refugee-day-develop-with-people-not-just-for-them-5501672 Infrastructure and inclusion drive sustainable development in refugee settlements Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/world-refugee-day-develop-with-people-not-just-for-them-5501672 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/world-refugee-day-build-pathways-from-displacement-to-resilience-5501666 As we mark World Refugee Day, let us remember that safety is not merely the absence of danger Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/world-refugee-day-build-pathways-from-displacement-to-resilience-5501666 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/columnists/charles-bichachi/dark-clouds-over-media-landscape-5501664 Gloomy as this may look, it does not come as a surprise – at least for journalists and media... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:27:56 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/columnists/charles-bichachi/dark-clouds-over-media-landscape-5501664 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/new-alcohol-by-laws-proposed-as-nakapiripirit-battles-rising-poverty-5501660 Excessive drinking blamed for school dropouts as leaders seek tougher laws Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:18:53 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/new-alcohol-by-laws-proposed-as-nakapiripirit-battles-rising-poverty-5501660 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mbarara-cao-faces-probe-over-disputed-district-land-allocations-5501654 Public Accounts Committee faults Mbarara CAO over land deals Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:02:02 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mbarara-cao-faces-probe-over-disputed-district-land-allocations-5501654 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/workers-push-revival-of-minimum-wage-bill-as-cost-of-living-bites-5501644 Uganda risks labour export without wage reforms, experts warn Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:50:48 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/workers-push-revival-of-minimum-wage-bill-as-cost-of-living-bites-5501644 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/five-killed-nine-injured-as-fuel-trailer-rams-taxi-on-masaka-kyotera-highway-5501624 The crash adds to growing concerns over road safety in Uganda following a rise in traffic... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:14:05 +0000 https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/five-killed-nine-injured-as-fuel-trailer-rams-taxi-on-masaka-kyotera-highway-5501624