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30 Mar '26
The Buganda Kingdom has extended its heartfelt condolences to Omutaka Abdul Migadde Kasujju Lubinga following the death of his son, Bashir Nandere.The condolence message was delivered by Hajj Amisi Kakomo during a special Duwa (Islamic prayer gathering) held at Kangundu in Busujju.S
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30 Mar '26
Zombo, Uganda: Two unidentified teenage boys suspected of attempting to steal a motorcycle have been lynched and burnt to death by an angry mob in Paidha Town Council, Zombo District.The gruesome incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Jupanyondu West Cell, near
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30 Mar '26
The youngest son of the late Zimbabwean strongman Robert Mugabe is reportedly pulling out all the stops to avoid a lengthy stay in a South African prison. Bellarmine Mugabe, the 32-year-old socialite whose lifestyle has often landed him in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, has allegedly ta
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30 Mar '26
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has thanked the Iraqi people and religious leadership for their support of Iran “in the face of aggression”, Iran’s state media reported on Sunday, without saying how this message was conveyed.More than three weeks on from his appointment as s
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30 Mar '26
Retired senior police officer George Echonga has passed away, family sources have confirmed.Details surrounding his death remain unclear, but news of his passing emerged on Friday morning.Echonga was the father of Senior Commissioner of Police (SCP) Fred Enanga, the Deputy Director
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29 Mar '26
The girlfriend of fugitive prison warder Moses Anguyo is expected to receive a Shs10 million reward after providing crucial information that led to his arrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Anguyo, who is accused of killing four people, including his superior officers, at Kiboga
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29 Mar '26
Uganda’s entertainment fraternity is mourning the sudden death of Arthur Kanyesigye, a former member of the iconic Obsessions band.Kanyesigye’s passing was confirmed on Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, by close friends.According to a close friend and old boy (OB) from Ntare Sch
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29 Mar '26
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has officially closed its case in the long-running murder trial of Joan Kagezi, marking an important moment in the search for justice. After presenting evidence from 26 witnesses, the prosecution told the court it had completed its side of
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27 Mar '26
Uganda's Ministry of Works and Transport extends the suspension of the automated Express Penalty Scheme (Auto EPS) and new speed limits as the review of controversial traffic laws continues.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport is overhauling the national automated traffi
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27 Mar '26
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has stirred debate after declaring strong support for Israel amid ongoing tensions involving Iran, warning that Uganda could be drawn into the conflict if it does not end soon.In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Muhoozi sai