Left to right: MPs Michael Mawanda, Paul Akamba, lawyer Julius Kirya, ex-Ministry of Trade PS Geraldine Ssali and Elgon MP Ignitius Mudimi Wamakuyu in the dock during the hearing of their case at the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala on August 27, 2024.KAMPALA — Former Ministry of Trade P
BBC - There are warnings of queues at passport control at airports in Europe over upcoming holiday periods, as the rollout of a new biometric border system continues.Passengers have already reported hours-long waits at some destinations, at busy times, due to the new systems.A group
Eight supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) have been convicted by the Luwero Grade One Magistrate Court for taking part in riots that rocked Luwero Town Council last month. The convicts are among 36 people arrested after protests erupted at around 7:00 pm on January 15, 2026, when secu
A massive sinkhole and persistent flooding in Namanve Industrial Park’s South ‘C’ Estate have disrupted transport and business operations, angering investors and triggering renewed criticism of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) and its infrastructure developer, Lagan Dott, over what has
President Yoweri Museveni has urged judicial officers to prioritise Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms as a way of addressing Uganda’s long-standing case backlog. Museveni said judges must actively manage cases and guide litigants towards appropriate resolution mechanisms, noting t
Adam Ampa Besigye has appealed for detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye to be granted immediate independent medical care, citing fears for his safety.Adam Ampa Besigye, the son of opposition figure Kizza Besigye, has appealed for his father to be granted immediate access to independent
MANCHESTER UNITED 3-2 FULHAM: Benjamin Sesko comes off the bench to score an injury-time winner for Michael Carrick's side as they hold off a late fight back from FulhamBenjamin Sesko of Manchester United celebrates Benjamin Sesko was the hero for Manchester United(Image: Carl Recin
Masaka– Newly elected Bukoto East Member of Parliament Hon. Sarah Babirye Kityo has advised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to strengthen the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) foothold in the Central Region by fostering closer ties with communities through regular consultations and engage
The Government of Uganda has signed financing agreements worth UGX 2.747 trillion to fund three major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening power transmission, expanding water and sanitation services, and upgrading a key road corridor. The projects will be financed through externa
Parliament Approves Budget Framework Paper as MPs Return to Complete AppropriationParliament on Thursday approved the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for FY 2026/27–2030/31, clearing the way for preparation of detailed budget estimates.The framework sets the fiscal andmonet
