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Police Recover Decomposing Body After Suspects Demand Shs1.5 M Ransom

Police Recover Decomposing Body After Suspects Demand Shs1.5 M Ransom

Police in Kyenjojo District have arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged kidnap and murder of a seven-year-old boy who was reportedly strangled to death.The victim, identified as Osbert Turinayo, went missing on the night of June 12, 2026, at around 9:00 p.m. after leaving hom

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Kalangala candidates warned over rough Lake Victoria waters as campaigns end

Kalangala candidates warned over rough Lake Victoria waters as campaigns end

Candidates and their supporters traversing Kalangala District’s islands ahead of the Woman MP by-election have been asked to exercise extreme caution on Lake Victoria due to strong winds and rough waters.Water transport is usually risky between March and August as a result of seasonal wi

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Kalangala by-election: NUP cancels final rally over venue disputes

Kalangala by-election: NUP cancels final rally over venue disputes

The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) on Monday cancelled its final campaign rally in the Kalangala Woman Member of Parliament by-election after party officials said they were repeatedly denied access to agreed campaign venues by security agencies.Mr Habib Buwembo, the NUP national

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Electoral Commission Releases Roadmap for Long-Awaited LC and Women Council Elections

Electoral Commission Releases Roadmap for Long-Awaited LC and Women Council Elections

KAMPALA, Uganda: 22 JUNE 2026— Following a prolonged period of public anticipation, the Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially released the comprehensive roadmap for the 2026 Administrative Units (Village LC I and Parish LC II) and Women Councils and Committees elections.In a pres

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Steven Gerrard warned he could be fired soon after taking Premier League job

Steven Gerrard warned he could be fired soon after taking Premier League job

Steven Gerrard is keen to return to management and has been linked with the vacant Ipswich Town job, but former England team-mate Teddy Sheringham has warned it could be a risky move for the Liverpool legendSteven Gerrard has been linked with a number of jobsSteven Gerrard has been

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Man Utd receive Sandro Tonali transfer update with £35m deal 'almost sorted'

Man Utd receive Sandro Tonali transfer update with £35m deal 'almost sorted'

Sandro Tonali is attracting plenty of interest this summer (Image: Getty)Manchester United are reportedly ditching their pursuit of Sandro Tonali, as they believe the combined cost of a deal would be too high. United were said to have earmarked the Italian as a top transfer target, with To

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NRM's Nabayiga Pledges to Improve Household Incomes, Strengthen PDM Implementation in Kalangala

NRM's Nabayiga Pledges to Improve Household Incomes, Strengthen PDM Implementation in Kalangala

campaigns for the June 24 Kalangala District Woman MP by-election enter their final stretch, NRM flag bearer Idah Nabayiga has pledged to improve household incomes, strengthen implementation of the Parish Development Model and advocate for better services across the island district.The Nat

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Kalangala byelection: Nameere refuses to campaign for NRM candidate citing sympathy for late Nakimuli’s family

Kalangala byelection: Nameere refuses to campaign for NRM candidate citing sympathy for late Nakimuli’s family

Justine Nameere has opted out of the NRM’s Kalangala by-election campaign, saying she couldnot bring her self to "point a gun barrel" at the bereaved family of the late Hellen Nakimuli.Masaka city woman MP and outspoken National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobiliser Justine Nameere has sai

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How Gen Muhoozi Gave the Opposition Its Groove Back

How Gen Muhoozi Gave the Opposition Its Groove Back

After the January 2026 general elections, where President Yoweri Museveni and the NRM coasted to what was presented as a decisive victory—about 71.65% of the presidential vote—the political mood in Kampala shifted quickly into the language of finality. The opposition appeared spent, scattered

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UEDCL Purge: Vindictive House-Cleaning or Necessary Reform? Taxpayers Face Costly Legal Reckoning

UEDCL Purge: Vindictive House-Cleaning or Necessary Reform? Taxpayers Face Costly Legal Reckoning

KAMPALA — In a move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s power sector, the interim leadership at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has terminated the contracts of seven senior managers, barely weeks after assuming office.The decision, executed on Monday,

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