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13 Jun '26
The newly elected Buwama Sub-county chairperson has called for an investigation into the construction of the local government headquarters after discovering major structural defects in the less-than-three-year-old building, raising concerns over possible misuse of public funds and poor workmanshi
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13 Jun '26
Masindi District leadership has been thrown into early-term controversy after the removal of its vice chairperson, following revelations he did not meet the minimum academic qualifications required by law.The development has triggered debate among residents, political leaders, and civil se
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12 Jun '26
The outgoing elderly persons’ minister Dominic Gidudu used the Wednesday handover ceremony at the gender ministry to register his regret to be leaving Cabinet before being able to fulfill his promise to contribute dowry and bride price for fellow Minister Balaam Barugahara.In his charact
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12 Jun '26
Minister for Water and Environment Kahinda Otafiire has expressed concern that parts of Uganda, particularly Karamoja, continue to suffer from water shortages more than six decades after independence, describing the situation as unacceptable and a national shame.Addressing ministry officia
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11 Jun '26
Uganda hits a major milestone toward first oil, drilling 199 wells to surpass the government threshold required for commercial production.KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has drilled 199 oil wells, surpassing the threshold required to begin commercial production later this year, according to the
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11 Jun '26
The police in Mbale city, Eastern Uganda, are investigating the death of a 16-year-old student of Mbale High School who was found dead at her home in Industrial Division.The deceased, identified as Catherine Nelima, was a senior three student and a resident of Bukisukye Lower Cell in Bumut
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11 Jun '26
Inmates from Biiso Government Prison in Buliisa District have discovered the body of a boda boda rider who is suspected to have been murdered by unknown assailants. The deceased has been identified as Gilbert Isingoma, a resident of Booma Village in Butiaba Sub-County, Buliisa District.Isi
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11 Jun '26
Newly appointed Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has signaled a tougher government approach toward radio broadcasting and political programming, directing regulators to ensure that media platforms prioritize national guidance and development information over what she
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11 Jun '26
The vehicle had been fully covered with an orange tarpaulin and attracted suspicion from officers conducting a motorcycle patrol along the highway.The three cows were found concealed under a tarpaulin on the Toyota LiteAce vehicle which was recovered by police after suspects abandoned it a
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09 Jun '26
Former Minister Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda.Uganda’s oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by