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07 May '26
Lira City, Uganda: Police in the North Kyoga region have arrested a 54-year-old businessman in an intelligence-led operation linked to a stolen motorcycle from Kampala, uncovering what investigators say could be a wider network of motorcycle trafficking and document forgery.The suspect, Ok
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07 May '26
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced urgent measures to support traders whose goods have been unfairly withheld by so-called “container leaders,” following a surge in public outcry and complaints of undelivered merchandise.In a public notice published Thursday, URA manageme
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07 May '26
The Ministry of Works and Transport is drafting legislation to introduce accident victim assessors, a new cadre of professionals expected to quantify compensation claims and strengthen accountability for road crashes. Officials say the proposed law will empower assessors, also referred to
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07 May '26
Uganda is preparing for a major shift in HIV treatment as researchers and health officials work towards introducing long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (ART) that could replace daily HIV pills with injections taken once every two months.The new treatment, which combines cabotegra
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07 May '26
Media personality and politician Frank Gashumba has shared his views on the ongoing clash between Eddy Kenzo and dancehall musician Ziza Bafana.Speaking in an interview with a local television station, Gashumba expressed support for Kenzo, stating that criticism directed at him is taken se
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07 May '26
A renowned Jamaican Dancehall musician has given back to vulnerable Ugandan communities through her Grace Hamilton Foundation.A few days back, Spice arrived in Uganda ahead of her performance this weekend. Since her arrival, Spice has exhibited unmatched compassion to those she has so far
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07 May '26
Manchester United have received a blow in their quest to bring Cole Palmer to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window, with a report revealing that Chelsea owners, BlueCo, have no plans to sell him to the Red Devils.Palmer is one of Chelsea’s top players, and even though the attacking
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07 May '26
Police are holding a 41-year-old businessman in connection with a fatal shooting at his residence in Bunga, Makindye Division, Kampala, that left one man dead and a housemaid injured.The incident occurred on April 26 at the suspect’s home in Kalungu Zone on Karega Road, according to prel
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07 May '26
Lawmakers say unpaid utility bills and taxes at Uganda’s New York mission risk service disconnection and reputational damage abroad.Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has warned that Uganda risks diplomatic embarrassment in the United States if government fails to clear more than S
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06 May '26
Controversy has erupted in Washington following reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has overseen a major shakeup in senior U.S. military leadership, involving the removal, retirement, or sidelining of multiple high-ranking officers.According to Senate discussions, questions have be