Erina Barugahara Wanzala, a director of Basaam General Merchandise and Supplies Ltd., appeared before the court following a joint investigation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.KAMPALA —
The inauguration of Ankole Kingdom’s Mugaba palace was cancelled after ‘UPDF intervention.’ Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja had been expected to be chief guest at the inauguration of the residence of former Ankole kings, located in Kamukuzi Hill of Mbarara City, as cultural heritage site.
The Ugandan government has secured UGX 422 billion to acquire 10 new aircraft for the national carrier, Uganda Airlines, as part of efforts to strengthen its operational capacity and expand its international route network.The funding, approved under a supplementary budget, will primarily b
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Markson Oboth-Oboth, has bade farewell the outgoing Russian Ambassador to Uganda, Vladlen Semivolos, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya on Friday.During the meeting, Ministe
A political storm has erupted in Uganda on social media after Justice Minister and Democratic Party President Norbert Mao was invited by the ruling party to address its parliamentary caucus ahead of the Speakership race, a move that has triggered a fierce and controversial clash between retired G
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
The Head of the Luwero High Court Circuit, Justice Godfrey Himbaza, has called for improved service delivery and greater adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms following an inspection of justice institutions in Nakaseke District.The inspection visit, which covered Ngom
The Head of the Masaka High Court Circuit, Lady Justice Victoria Nakintu Nkwanga Katamba, has highlighted ongoing initiatives aimed at streamlining justice delivery, noting that the OKOA Refuge-funded sessions, which began in February, are progressing steadily.Katamba made the remarks on T
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
Ugandan prison warder accused of killing four people at Kiboga Central Prison has been arrested in neighbouring DR Congo after weeks on the run, authorities told Monitor. The suspect, identified as Moses Anguyo (No. 13544), was apprehended in Aru in a joint operation involving police and pr
