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18 Dec '25
Two men, including a senior police officer, have been committed to the High Court to stand trial for the 2015 murder of Joan Kagezi, the former assistant director of public prosecutions.The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on Wednesday moved to commit Senior Superintendent of
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18 Dec '25
The daughter of former minister Nsaba Buturo has passed on, drawing condolences from political, corporate and social circles across the country.Racheal Ainembabazi Buturo, a Marketing Assistant at Housing Finance Bank, died recently, according to an official statement released by the bank
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18 Dec '25
Portuguese authorities charged the wife of Guinea-Bissau's ousted president as part of an investigation into suspected smuggling and money laundering, judicial police said on Tuesday.Dinisia Reis Embalo was arrested by Portuguese authorities on December 16, 2025.Dinisia Reis Embalo,
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17 Dec '25
Veteran media personality and events host Omulangira Ndausi has revealed that he played a key role in discovering and introducing Jose Chameleone to the Ugandan music industry.Speaking in an interview with a local television station, Ndausi explained that he first noticed Chameleone’s ta
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17 Dec '25
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The South African rand was flat in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of the release of local central bank data and inflation data that will shed light on the country’s economic outlook.At 0512 GMT, the rand traded at 16.75 against the dollar, little changed
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17 Dec '25
Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali addresses journalists at his residence in Adjumani Town, dismissing health-related rumours.If re-elected in 2026, Gen. Moses Ali will enter Uganda’s parliamentary record books as the first four-star general to serve as an MP at the age of 86.Adjumani, Uganda:
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16 Dec '25
Bitcoin prices have fallen sharply compared to yesterday, slipping to USD 85,550. The cryptocurrency was trading close to the USD 90,000 level on December 15 before a clear downward trend emerged. Increased selling pressure, weaker market sentiment and thin liquidity have weighed on prices, makin
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16 Dec '25
The convoy of the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, was on Monday affected by a heavy security blockade mounted near Bulange Mengo, as the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Police sealed off roads leading to the area.The blockade was enforced ahead of a visit by the op
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16 Dec '25
Gabriel Vilchez, 18, and his 64-year-old stepfather David Gardiner have been charged in relation to the death of Silvia Vilchez, whose charred remains were later discovered on the family's propertyGabriel Vilchez and David GardinerGabriel Vilchez and David Gardiner (Image: Sequatchi
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16 Dec '25
KAMPALA, Uganda — The head of the Defence Public Information (DDPIO), Col. Chris Magezi, has urged Ugandans to maintain peace and actively participate in the upcoming 2026 elections. He also extended festive greetings to all citizens as the year comes to a close. “On my behalf and on b