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16 Dec '25
The Butaleja District Local Government has been plunged into a serious administrative crisis that has denied more than 60 newly recruited education personnel, including headteachers, deputies, and assistants, their pay for several months. This is further characterized by debilitating resource sho
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16 Dec '25
Cameron Menzies, the 26th seed, apologised for his actions after he drew blood from his right hand punching the underside of a drinks table following his defeat to Charlie ManbyCameron Menzies drew blood from his right hand after punching a table in anger following a shock first-round defe
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16 Dec '25
Around the world, some 40 million people are living with HIV. And though progress in treatment means the infection isn’t the death sentence it once was, researchers have never been able to bring about a cure. Instead, HIV-positive people must take a cocktail of antiretroviral drugs for the rest
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16 Dec '25
Abyei – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) held a solemn memorial ceremony on Monday at its headquarters in Abyei to honour six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in a drone attack on the mission’s logistics base in Kadugli, South Kordofan, on Saturday.The attack
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16 Dec '25
The convoy of the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, was on Monday affected by a heavy security blockade mounted near Bulange Mengo, as the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Police sealed off roads leading to the area.The blockade was enforced ahead of a visit by the op
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16 Dec '25
Police spokesman Assistant Commissioner of Police Kituuma Rusoke confirmed security agencies are on heightened alert, noting that the holiday period coincides with the lead-up to the 2026 general elections.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force warned the public Monday to anticipate a
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16 Dec '25
Residents from Jinja North, in Jinja City, have demanded immediate police action, following persistent attacks by hooded killers whose only aim seems to be stealing phones, but has resulted into the death of three residents in a space of one week.Police investigation tapeResidents f
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16 Dec '25
Popular TikToker and YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi has been remanded to Luzira Prison, meaning he is likely to spend the festive season behind bars as investigations into cyber harassment continue.Shalom Kaweesi likely to Spend Christmas in Luzira Prison.Popular TikToker and YouTuber Shal
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15 Dec '25
Cotton farmers in Kasese District have raised fresh concerns over climate change and falling market prices, warning that the twin challenges are threatening the survival of one of the region's once most reliable cash crops.Farmers say prolonged dry spells
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15 Dec '25
Reliable sources have revealed that at a recent strategy revision meeting in one of the Ugandan Cities in the Eastern part of the country, PLU strategists agreed on the need to make some apex-level changes in the top leadership in order to re-invigorate and ampl