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Moses Matovu, Ugandan saxophonist, singer and Afrigo Band leader (Courtesy Image) 24 September 2026: A sombre morning fell over Uganda over the death of legendary saxophonist and singer Moses Matovu, 77, who passed away at Kibuli Hospital early that day. According to police, Afrigo band legend Moses Matovu succumbed to injuries following an early-morning attack at Kibuli Zone B, Makindye Division.

UNEB Director Dan Nokrach addressing the press on 23 Sept. 2026 (Image: Uganda Media Centre) It’s official: the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced the 2026 timetable for the provisional 920,796 registered Primary 7 candidates. UNEB Director Dan Nokrach released the timetable at a press conference, confirming that the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) will begin on Friday, 30 October 2026, with the briefing for candidates.

Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi, the next Omukama of Tooro (Image Source: UBC Uganda on X) UBC TV news anchor and editor Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi has been named the new Omukama of the Tooro Kingdom, following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV on 27 August, 2026. Msgr. Isiah Mayombo announced the succession on Wednesday evening, 9 September, at Karuziika Palace in the presence of the Babiito royal clan leaders, who oversee the selection of the Tooro monarch.