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Collapsed Mbale building exposes gaps in construction oversight

Collapsed Mbale building exposes gaps in construction oversight

The collapse of a four-storey building in Mbale city that killed one person and injured several others has exposed deep cracks in construction oversight, with engineers, leaders, and residents raising concerns over widespread non-compliance with building standards.Across Mbale’s suburbs,

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UEFA told to 'cancel' Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid result - 'they need to call London'

UEFA told to 'cancel' Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid result - 'they need to call London'

Former Champions League winner Wesley Sneijder has jokingly suggested that UEFA should "intervene" to prevent Arsenal from featuring in the competition's final. The Gunners beat Atletico Madrid in their semi-final on Tuesday evening to book their place in the final, which is scheduled to take pla

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NRM unveils plan for permanent headquarters in Kampala

NRM unveils plan for permanent headquarters in Kampala

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled plans to construct permanent headquarters at Plot 10, Kyadondo Road in Kampala, where it currently operates.The party’s secretary general, Richard Todwong, said the project is a fulfilment of a pledge by the party chairman, Yoweri Musev

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Kabaka’s illness a defining challenge of my 13-year leadership, says Mayiga

Kabaka’s illness a defining challenge of my 13-year leadership, says Mayiga

As he marked 13 years in office, Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister (Katikkiro) Charles Peter Mayiga used the milestone to reflect on a tenure shaped by institutional reform, accountability, and difficult moments, including the Kabaka’s illness and resistance to the kingdom’s flagship Etofali cam

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Government Gives Car Dealers Two Weeks to Vacate Nakawa–Banda–Kireka Road Reserve

Government Gives Car Dealers Two Weeks to Vacate Nakawa–Banda–Kireka Road Reserve

The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued a two-week deadline to car bond operators and vehicle dealers operating along the Nakawa–Banda–Kireka corridor to vacate the road reserve.The directive was announced during a meeting held this morning involving officials from the Ministry,

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EXCLUSIVE: Where to Access HIV Wonder Injection, Lenacapavir in Eastern Uganda

EXCLUSIVE: Where to Access HIV Wonder Injection, Lenacapavir in Eastern Uganda

The Ministry of Health has published Health Centres across the country where Lenacapavir is offered. The List that includes all Regional and General Hospitals also includes some Health Centre III’s.Lenacapavir is a first-in-class, long-acting HIV medication used to treat multi-drug resis

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Unsafe city': Fear grows as theft and burglaries hit Arua

Unsafe city': Fear grows as theft and burglaries hit Arua

Arua City has always been a place of movement. By daybreak—around 6am—its streets pulse with the high tempo of trade: vendors calling out prices, boda-bodas weaving through traffic, children darting between homes and schools, and street vendors oscillating in all directions to make ends meet.

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Ugandan, Nigerian Associates Arrested in Kampala Drug and Fraud Network Bust

Ugandan, Nigerian Associates Arrested in Kampala Drug and Fraud Network Bust

KAMPALA, May 5, 2026 — Ugandan security agencies have arrested a Ugandan national and several Nigerian associates following an intelligence-led operation that uncovered a suspected international drug trafficking and document fraud network operating from Kampala, the Ministry of Internal Affairs

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Bullets, Chase & Slaps! URA Deputy Commissioner Gordon Mwesigye in Explosive Shooting Scandal

Bullets, Chase & Slaps! URA Deputy Commissioner Gordon Mwesigye in Explosive Shooting Scandal

Mukono Police under the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area, in conjunction with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), have launched investigations into an attempted murder case involving a shooting that occurred on April 26, 2026, along the Jinja–Katosi road.The incident left Tamale Joseph

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Uganda’s ICC Engagement Carries Rising Strategic Risks

Uganda’s ICC Engagement Carries Rising Strategic Risks

Uganda is deepening its involvement in the International Criminal Court through judicial nominations and representation, but shifting global power dynamics, US opposition, and strained alliances raise questions about whether the country’s participation serves its long-term political and economi

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