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Nabbanja cracks the whip: PM demands results as national performance conference opens in Munyonyo

Nabbanja cracks the whip: PM demands results as national performance conference opens in Munyonyo

KAMPALA – There was no room for excuses as Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja took to the podium at the opening of the National Performance Review Conference 2026, delivering a blunt message to government officials: Ugandans want results — not reports.Speaking at the Speke Resort Conventi

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Women’s rights groups oppose proposed tax hikes on essential goods

Women’s rights groups oppose proposed tax hikes on essential goods

KAMPALA, Uganda — A coalition of women’s rights organizations led by the Forum for Women in Democracy is calling on the government to halt proposed tax increases on essential goods, warning the measures will disproportionately affect low-income citizens.During a press briefing in Ntind

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Police use sniffer dog to bust car parts theft ring in Kasangati, three arrested

Police use sniffer dog to bust car parts theft ring in Kasangati, three arrested

Police say a search of the garage premises led to the recovery of multiple suspected stolen items, including side mirrors and other motor vehicle parts believed to have been taken from different vehicles in the area.Police officers lead Navara, the sniffer dog to track scent of stolen moto

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How much every Tottenham player will earn if they're relegated after huge salary cuts

How much every Tottenham player will earn if they're relegated after huge salary cuts

Tottenham players will suffer a huge hit to their earnings if the club is relegated this season. It was unthinkable before this season that Spurs would actually find themselves embroiled in a relegation dogfight, even with their 17th-place finish last term as a result of an injury crisis.Y

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Paul Mugerwa Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for the Murder of Prominent Ugandan Doctor Dr. Wilfred Olila

Paul Mugerwa Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for the Murder of Prominent Ugandan Doctor Dr. Wilfred Olila

In a ruling delivered on Monday, April 13, 2026, by Lady Justice Sarah Birungi Kalibbala rejected Mugerwa’s plea bargain in which he had pleaded guilty to all charges on February 24, 2026 and asked the court to hand him only 30 years in prison. The judge described the offence as grave, premedit

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Nansana mother stranded after thief steals bag containing her baby’s dead body

Nansana mother stranded after thief steals bag containing her baby’s dead body

The 40 year old told Bukedde newspaper that she was trying to transport the child’s body back to her village for burial but had no money for proper transport.A woman from Nansana Municipality has been left in shock after a thief stole a bag containing the body of her five-month-old baby

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Ugandan Lawyer and Businessman Charles Odere Appeals USD400,000 Arena Mall Ruling

Ugandan Lawyer and Businessman Charles Odere Appeals USD400,000 Arena Mall Ruling

What began as a claim over a USD 400,000 shareholder loan has evolved into a complex legal battle that cuts across project finance, shareholder rights, and cross-border dispute resolution.At its core, the case now pits Charles Odere, the subordinated lender seeking repayment, against a con

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Three Tororo Hospital Officials Arrested Over Patient Extortion

Three Tororo Hospital Officials Arrested Over Patient Extortion

Three officials from Tororo General Hospital have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) following a monitoring exercise that uncovered alleged patient extortion, misconduct, and broader accountability concerns in district service delivery.Three officials from Tororo General

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Uganda to Launch First National IP Peering Exchange to Boost Local Internet Performance

Uganda to Launch First National IP Peering Exchange to Boost Local Internet Performance

AhimbisibweKampala, Uganda – The National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has announced the imminent launch of the National IP Peering Exchange (NIPX), the country’s first neutral and open Internet Excha

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Tension Rises in Kisoro and Rubanda Over Planned Iron Ore Mining Land Acquisition

Tension Rises in Kisoro and Rubanda Over Planned Iron Ore Mining Land Acquisition

Tension is mounting in Kisoro and Rubanda districts following concerns over the planned acquisition of land for iron ore mining, with Bukimbiri Member of Parliament Hon. Eddie Kwizera calling for clarity and respect for affected communities.In a letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed to th

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