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05 Feb '25
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of Uganda has arrested seven individuals from the Ministry of Finance and Bank of Uganda following a three-month investigation into the disappearance of USD 16 million (approximately UGX 60 billion) from the Bank of
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04 Feb '25
Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team announced their intention to boycott the General Court Martial, following a ruling by Uganda's Supreme Court on January 31. The court determined that military courts do not have the authority to try civilians, halting ongoing cases
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04 Feb '25
Florence Taaka, a prominent NRM mobilizer and model farmer in Busia District, has died in a tragic road accident involving a police officer.Taaka, known for her significant contributions to poultry, cattle, and co
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04 Feb '25
Winnie Byanyima, the wife of Uganda’s veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has responded to recent claims that her husband is not a civilian.The statement came after X user Captain Dr. Ashrap Rubangura s
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30 Jan '25
Ugandans have been left heartbroken after former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader Dr. Kizza Besigye expressed fears for his life while in Luzira Maximum Prison.Speaking to Parliament’s Human Rights Commi
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30 Jan '25
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has made headlines with his bold remarks following reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump has halted financial assistance to certain African nations.Speaking at an event, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta criticized the dependency of African le
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30 Jan '25
JUBA – A devastating plane crash occurred at Unity oil field in South Sudan, claiming the lives of 20 people. The light air service plane, carrying 19 passengers and two crew members, crashed just three minutes after takeoff, en route to Juba.
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23 Jan '25
Dr. Kizza Besigye’s ongoing hunger strike has reignited debates over food access policies in Uganda’s prisons, particularly Luzira Maximum Security Prison, where he is currently detained.The prison authorities
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22 Jan '25
On January 21, 2025, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, and Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of the Opposition in Uganda, visited Hon. Shamim Malende, the MP for Kampala Woman Constituency, who has been recovering from injuries sustained in a violent
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20 Jan '25
In a shocking revelation, Hon. Minister Balaam Ateenyi Dr. has alleged that the social media account of his chairman, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, was compromised by individuals linked to the National Unity Platform (NUP). According to Ateenyi, the hack was orch