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Soroti NIRA official arrested over National ID extortion

Soroti NIRA official arrested over National ID extortion

An official attached to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Joshua Ekule, has been remanded to prison after being accused of extorting money from residents seeking national identity cards.Ekule was arrested during an operation by Soroti Resident District Commissi

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I WANT A NEW ONE: Lord Mayor Balimwezo Rejects Lukwago’s Chair

I WANT A NEW ONE: Lord Mayor Balimwezo Rejects Lukwago’s Chair

Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga was officially sworn in as the new Lord Mayor of Kampala on May 20, 2026, ushering in a new political era at City Hall after the end of Erias Lukwago’s 15-year dominance of the capital’s top political office.The swearing-in ceremony took place at Kampala Capita

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Former Ministers run to Witch Doctors for help to Retain their Positions

Former Ministers run to Witch Doctors for help to Retain their Positions

As President Yoweri Museveni prepares to announce a new cabinet for the 12th Parliament, reports have emerged alleging that several former ministers are turning to traditional witch doctors in a desperate bid to retain their positions in government.According to sources familiar with the ma

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Anita Among ‘Stole’ Money to Build Museveni Political Base, She Ate Very Little Money” — Andrew Mwenda

Anita Among ‘Stole’ Money to Build Museveni Political Base, She Ate Very Little Money” — Andrew Mwenda

Political commentator Andrew Mwenda has defended embattled Speaker Anita Among, arguing that the funds she allegedly obtained from Parliament were only a “small fraction” compared to the political value she delivered to President Yoweri Museveni and the ruling establishment.Speaking du

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How Magogo Push For Shs290bn Budget Through Wife Among Was Shot Down

How Magogo Push For Shs290bn Budget Through Wife Among Was Shot Down

Fresh details reveal that Fufa’s attempt to secure an additional Shs290 billion for Afcon 2027 preparations was blocked after Education and Sports Minister Janet Museveni intervened, citing improper procedure.Fresh details have emerged showing that the Federation of Uganda Football Assoc

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Al-Nassr vs Damac, Saudi Pro League 2025–26 Free Live Streaming Online

Al-Nassr vs Damac, Saudi Pro League 2025–26 Free Live Streaming Online

Saudi Pro League title race and relegation battle reach their dramatic conclusion as league leaders Al-Nassr host Damac Club at Al-Awwal Park. Taking place on the final matchweek of the 2025–26 season, Cristiano Ronaldo’s side enters the fixture sitting at the top of the table with 83 points,

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TORORO: Decomposing Body of Unidentified Man Discovered Near Sewage Plant

TORORO: Decomposing Body of Unidentified Man Discovered Near Sewage Plant

Police in Tororo District have launched investigations into the death of an unidentified man whose decomposing body was found floating in water near the Tororo Municipal Council sewage plant.The grim discovery was made on 20th May 2026 at around 11:00 a.m. in Bison ‘B’ Cell, Maguria Wa

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Not Because He’s a Westerner? Why Thomas Tayebwa Survived Museveni’s Axe That Struck Anita Among

Not Because He’s a Westerner? Why Thomas Tayebwa Survived Museveni’s Axe That Struck Anita Among

The political survival of Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa amid the ongoing turbulence surrounding Uganda’s parliamentary leadership has triggered intense debate within political and media circles, with many questioning why President Yoweri Museveni appears to have spared him while s

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URA gives deadline for taxpayers to align TINs with NINs and BRNs

URA gives deadline for taxpayers to align TINs with NINs and BRNs

The authority has also urged taxpayers to complete the process early to avoid disruptions when accessing tax services after the July 2026 deadline.The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced a nationwide update of taxpayer registration records in a move aimed at strengthening tax admi

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BE LIKE ANITA AMONG: Thomas Tayebwa Ordered to Issue Statement Announcing His Withdrawal from Deputy Speaker Race

BE LIKE ANITA AMONG: Thomas Tayebwa Ordered to Issue Statement Announcing His Withdrawal from Deputy Speaker Race

The Ruhinda North MP is being told to follow the tone set by Anita Among, the 11th speaker of parliament, who had up to end of Sunday, May 17, to withdraw from the race in favor of Jacob Oboth Oboth or face more music.The development is a dent on the political rise of Thomas Tayebwa, the y

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