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URA customs officer Rejects shs.300m Bribe after Uncovering $10m hidden in Container

URA customs officer Rejects shs.300m Bribe after Uncovering $10m hidden in Container

A female customs officer at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has been recognized for exceptional integrity after rejecting a bribe of Shs 300 million and uncovering a concealed shipment of cash amounting to $10 million (about Shs 37 billion). The officer, whose identity has not been disc

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Work begins on 37.5 billion shilling Kayunga–Senge–Kawanda road project

Work begins on 37.5 billion shilling Kayunga–Senge–Kawanda road project

WAKISO, Uganda — Residents and leaders in Wakiso District gathered today for the groundbreaking ceremony of the 6.5-kilometer Kayunga–Senge–Kawanda road, a project seen as a major infrastructure milestone for the region.The 37.5 billion shilling project is funded by the World Bank, t

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Museveni Rejects MPs’ Bid for Role in Top Civil Servant Appointments

Museveni Rejects MPs’ Bid for Role in Top Civil Servant Appointments

KYKAWANZI, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has rejected a proposal from ruling party lawmakers seeking a formal role in recommending appointees for positions including permanent secretaries, resident district commissioners and chief administrative officers.The proposal, part of draft

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CMI Joins State House in Probe of Shs 13Bn Gold Scam

CMI Joins State House in Probe of Shs 13Bn Gold Scam

The Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) has joined the State House Anti-Corruption Unit in investigating a high-profile gold scam in which investors lost approximately Shs 13 billion.The case centers around a businessman identified as Ali Muhammad, a Ugandan of Somali origin, who is

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Wananchi storm Dokolo police station, kill suspect

Wananchi storm Dokolo police station, kill suspect

The incident occurred on April 15, 2026, at 6:25 pm at Amwoma sub-county police station.According to SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, the North Kyoga Regional Police PRO, it is alleged that earlier at around 6:00 pm, two police officers (one male and one female) attached to Abako sub-county police

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M7 Favorite Pharma Investor Magoola, In Whom Govt Sunk Ugx700bn, Runs Broke; Workers Go Months Without Pay

M7 Favorite Pharma Investor Magoola, In Whom Govt Sunk Ugx700bn, Runs Broke; Workers Go Months Without Pay

All isn’t well at the Matuga-based DEI Pharma, a multi-billion pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprise based at Matugga along Kampala-Bombo Road.The company, which is meant to manufacture pharmaceutical products for both the local market and for export purposes, has about 100 employees.

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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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Spice Diana Reveals Life-Threatening Ordeal After Violent Attack at a Show

Spice Diana Reveals Life-Threatening Ordeal After Violent Attack at a Show

Musician Spice Diana has opened up about a life-threatening incident in which she was allegedly targeted during a performance.The singer recounted a chilling experience where she narrowly escaped serious harm after unidentified attackers attempted to assault her.“The intention was

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The optics stink’: Sejusa speaks out after Nandutu sentencing

The optics stink’: Sejusa speaks out after Nandutu sentencing

Sejusa questions why Nandutu alone has been punished in the iron sheets scandal and calls for equal justice for all implicated officials.Former spy chief David Sejusa has questioned why Agnes Nandutu is the only person punished in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal despite many officials bei

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MTN laid cables in former deputy IGP’s land. He won Shs 526m but MTN wont give up fight

MTN laid cables in former deputy IGP’s land. He won Shs 526m but MTN wont give up fight

The long-running dispute between MTN and former Deputy Inspector General of Police Julius Odwe has taken another turn, after the court declined Odwe’s request to throw out an appeal lodged by the telecom company.The case dates back to 2012, when MTN rolled out a project to extend network

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