These facilities vary in size and capability, ranging from small barracks hospitals to large referral centres equipped with specialised services. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is gradually becoming a major player in Uganda’s health system. The national army maintains a numb
The High Court of Uganda has dismissed a civil suit filed by the NRM Mayor of Entebbe Municipality Fabrice Brad Rulinda against Stanbic Bank Uganda, confirming that the businessman’s conduct amounted to money laundering and validating the bank’s decision to freeze his account and reverse a su
Tehran held a public farewell ceremony on March 17 for 84 crew members killed aboard the Iranian navy destroyer Dena, with their remains displayed at 34 locations across the capital, Tasnim reported.The sinking of the Dena marks one of the single largest military losses for Iran since the
The Kabaka toured the affected area, inspecting the extent of the damage and offering sympathy to traders who lost their merchandise in the blaze.Buganda King, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II on Tuesday visited traders at Katwe Market following a devastating fire that destroyed proper
MAYUGE – Police in Mayuge District are investigating a fatal boat accident on Lake Victoria that has claimed three lives, with several other passengers still unaccounted for.Busoga East Police spokesperson Michael Kasadha said the incident happened near Bugoto Landing Site in Bukabooli S
The Iranian authorities have confirmed information about the death of the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, as a result of a strike by the US and Israel."Ali Larijani has been martyred," states a statement published on the politician's Telegram channel.
The ill-fated taxi which got trapped in the floods on WednesdayKAMPALA — Traffic along Jinja Highway was on Thursday disrupted after flooding cut off a section near Kyambogo following heavy rainfall.Uganda Police traffic spokesperson Michael Kananura said motorists should use alte
Manchester United will be happy to see that Premier League rivals Arsenal progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Bayer Leverkusen. The Gunners were tied 1-1 after the first leg in Germany courtesy of Kai Havertz's 89th-minute penalty at the BayArena. That left Arsenal
KAMPALA – Uganda’s public debt has surged to a record US$34.86 billion (UGX 130.84 trillion) as of December 2025, piling fresh pressure on the government’s fiscal managers and raising concerns about the long-term burden on citizens and businesses.According to the Ministry of Finance,
Uganda’s mobile money tax policy is threatening to reverse years of digital financial inclusion by driving low-income users back to cash. With 43 million accounts processing 326.3 trillion shillings annually, experts warn that excise duties on withdrawals and service fees are making digital pay
