Uganda’s banking sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with total industry assets rising to Shs61.59 trillion from Shs53.12 trillion in 2024, according to an analysis of audited financial results by Business Focus.The results show that a handful of banks continue to dominate the industr
The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the High Court to cancel a land tilted held by a retired UPDF officer, Maj. Gen. Elly Kayanja and his wife Jennifer Kayanja. In a lead judgment by Justice Florence Nakachwa, the Court of Appeal ruled that Kayanja had taken advantage of a vulnerable p
Investigative journalist and social media commentator Natumanya Andrew has issued a firm warning to Justine Nameere, urging her to apologise to Nation Media Group Uganda executive Susan Nsibirwa following a series of controversial online exchanges that have drawn widespread attention.Natum
Police in Sheema District are investigating a tragic incident in which a 45-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in what authorities believe was a case of domestic violence that escalated into murder.The incident occurred on the night of 2nd June 2026 at Katojo Central Village, Kato
fresh legal battle has erupted in Uganda’s land administration sector after a Mukono-based landowner dragged the Commissioner for Land Registration back to court, accusing the government official of defying a High Court order issued nearly a year ago.Richard Katongole has filed a contemp
section of junior police officers has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to institute an independent inquiry into the conduct and performance of several senior police directors whose contracts recently expired, instead of automatically renewing their terms.The appeal comes as uncertaint
Kampala, Uganda – The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is once again under intense public scrutiny following serious allegations leveled against Permanent Secretary Docus Okalanyi, with insiders describing rising tension, staff dissatisfaction, and claims of systemic irregularit
The Catholic community in Masaka Diocese is in mourning following the death of seminarian Mathias Ssali of St. Paul’s National Major Seminary, Kinyamasika, who passed away after a short illness and will be laid to rest on Saturday in Kinoni Parish.MASAKA — St Paul’s National Major Se
Former Chief Justice Bart Katureebe is leading mediation efforts aimed at resolving the long-running dispute between the Uganda Law Society (ULS) and the Judiciary. The latest development comes amid growing calls within the legal fraternity for reconciliation between the Bench and the Bar.
Bukedea Woman Member of parliament and the immediate Former Speaker of the 11th Parliament Annette Anita Among might be off the hook following reports that the president met her last weekend at her for all her sins after weeks of trouble which even made her get booted from the Speaker’s race wh
