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Heavy Security Deployed Ahead of Museveni’s Lira Tour

Heavy Security Deployed Ahead of Museveni’s Lira Tour

The visit follows an invitation by Joseph Ocwet, Director General of the External Security Organization, and is expected to draw large crowds from across the region.According to North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, joint security teams comprising the Uganda Poli

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Women’s rights groups oppose proposed tax hikes on essential goods

Women’s rights groups oppose proposed tax hikes on essential goods

KAMPALA, Uganda — A coalition of women’s rights organizations led by the Forum for Women in Democracy is calling on the government to halt proposed tax increases on essential goods, warning the measures will disproportionately affect low-income citizens.During a press briefing in Ntind

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Hugo Ekitike releases heartbreaking first statement after Liverpool confirm injury details

Hugo Ekitike releases heartbreaking first statement after Liverpool confirm injury details

On Tuesday night, Liverpool suffered one of their most damaging results of the season as they were knocked out of the Champions League after losing 2-0 to reigning champions PSG at Anfield.The result means that Liverpool boss Arne Slot will go trophyless in his second season at the club, w

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KCCA Tightens Supervision on Kampala Road Works

KCCA Tightens Supervision on Kampala Road Works

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has intensified supervision of ongoing works under the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP), with renewed focus on construction quality, public safety, and proper utility management.During an inspection tour on Wednesday, KCCA Deputy Execu

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It Hurts to Breathe”: Detained NUP’s Mufumbiro Mourns Wife in Emotional Letter

It Hurts to Breathe”: Detained NUP’s Mufumbiro Mourns Wife in Emotional Letter

Detained National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro has shared a deeply emotional open letter mourning his wife, Edith Katende Mufumbiro, one week after her death.Edith passed away on April 8, 2026, following a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Mufumbiro, wh

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Museveni Mourns Archbishop Kaziimba’s Dad

Museveni Mourns Archbishop Kaziimba’s Dad

President Museveni has expressed heartfelt condolences following the death of late Besweri Kaddu, father of the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, who passed away on Tuesday at Mengo Hospital.He was 92.In a message delivered by Vice

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Security Tightened in Lwengo After Arrest of Five Suspected Serial Killers

Security Tightened in Lwengo After Arrest of Five Suspected Serial Killers

Security has been heightened in Lwengo District following the arrest and public identification of five suspects linked to a series of brutal killings that have left communities in shock.Police in Lwengo, working with officers from Nyendo–Masaka, escorted the suspects to various villages

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Police use sniffer dog to bust car parts theft ring in Kasangati, three arrested

Police use sniffer dog to bust car parts theft ring in Kasangati, three arrested

Police say a search of the garage premises led to the recovery of multiple suspected stolen items, including side mirrors and other motor vehicle parts believed to have been taken from different vehicles in the area.Police officers lead Navara, the sniffer dog to track scent of stolen moto

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Govt Sets August Deadline for Kyambogo, Makerere Afcon Training Venues

Govt Sets August Deadline for Kyambogo, Makerere Afcon Training Venues

Government has directed that key training facilities at Kyambogo and Makerere Universities be completed by August 2026 as Uganda steps up preparations to meet Caf standards ahead of Afcon 2027.Government has set August 2026 as the deadline for completion of key training facilities at Kyamb

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Video: Journalist severely injured by van carrying murder suspect Christopher Okello

Video: Journalist severely injured by van carrying murder suspect Christopher Okello

Videos shared online showed the Prisons van reversing down a steep ramp near the mobile court venue moments before it appeared to lose braking power and speed downhill into journalists who were recording the session. A journalist was seriously injured on Tuesday morning after a Uganda Pris

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