A political storm has erupted in Uganda on social media after Justice Minister and Democratic Party President Norbert Mao was invited by the ruling party to address its parliamentary caucus ahead of the Speakership race, a move that has triggered a fierce and controversial clash between retired G
Ugandan prison warder accused of killing four people at Kiboga Central Prison has been arrested in neighbouring DR Congo after weeks on the run, authorities told Monitor. The suspect, identified as Moses Anguyo (No. 13544), was apprehended in Aru in a joint operation involving police and pr
Hon Otukol Sam has been convicted by the Anti-Corruption CourtNATIONALThe Anti-corruption Court sitting in Kololo-Kampala has found the Pallisa County Member of Parliament and former Namisindwa CAO and CFO guilty of causing financial loss, theft, and conspiracy to defraud.The
The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a nationwide stakeholder consultation to review penalties under the Express Penalty System (EPS), aiming to enhance fairness, compliance, and road safety under the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). The review follows widespread public
KIRA, Uganda — Two women appeared before the Kira Magistrates Court on Friday charged with land fraud, including criminal trespass, impersonation and forgery.The State House Investigations Policy Unit, in collaboration with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Crimin
The government has unveiled a proposed UGX84.2 trillion national budget for the Financial Year 2026/2027, with projected domestic revenue of UGX44.5 trillion, as part of efforts to boost service delivery and economic growth.Speaking to journalists at Parliament on Friday, the State Ministe
After being despised and dismissed as crude, too local, aloof and unsophisticated, Kyotera-born politician Haruna Kasolo late last year proved sceptics wrong when he unexpectedly prevailed against a strong tide. He moved out to become the ruling NRM party vice chairman for Buganda region.H
Minister Haruna Kasolo KyeyuneAfter being despised and dismissed as crude, too local, aloof and unsophisticated, Kyotera-born politician Haruna Kasolo late last year proved sceptics wrong when he unexpectedly prevailed against a strong tide. He moved out to become the ruling NRM party vice
The singer was picked up near Wankulukuku playground, where eyewitnesses said scores of military police officers surrounded him and his associates. Musician Alien Skin was arrested on Friday afternoon alongside members of his Fangone Forest group in a high stakes operation involving milita
Journalist Nelson Bwire, popularly known as Nelly Kapo, has called for a shift in how national dialogue is approached in Uganda, urging citizens to take a more central role in shaping the country’s future.Speaking during the NBS Media Roundtable on Friday, Bwire expressed skepticism abou
