Ephrance Kenyonyozi has made history after being officially sworn in as the first female LC5 chairperson of Kitagwenda District since the district was created.Kenyonyozi took oath on Monday at the district headquarters during a ceremony attended by political leaders, civil servants and res
The Constitutional Court has outlawed the practice of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), security agencies and local government officials interfering with the execution of court orders by court bailiffs, declaring such actions illegal.In a landmark judgment, the court ruled that requi
A series of detailed leaks by whistleblower Brendan A. Wadri has exposed multi-billion shilling procurement controversies, asset diversion, and alleged kickback schemes within Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines. These revelations emerge amidst an active, high-level crackdown led by the
Hon Thomas Tayebwa may also face accusations associated with the broader culture of patronage and corruption within politics, but he has generally been viewed as more discreet, measured, respectful, and careful not to exercise power in ways that publicly embarrass the State or threaten the broade
Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe has cautioned prosecutors against political interference, corruption and abuse of office, warning that unprofessional conduct undermines justice, overcrowds prisons and damages public trust in the legal system.The Head of Public Service and Secretary to
For many businesses in Uganda, securing a government contract feels like hitting the jackpot. The moment word spreads that someone has landed a deal, everything changes. Friends become more attentive, relatives resurface, banks suddenly extend courtesy, and suppliers are willing to offer goods on
Police in Tororo have arrested eight suspects linked to the alleged theft of three cattle during celebrations tied to Arsenal’s Premier League title win, sparking debate over conduct during football festivities.TORORO — Police in Tororo District have arrested eight suspected supporters
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has defended Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s “Operation Maliza Ufisadi,” rejecting claims that the anti-corruption drive is being used to settle political scores.PLU Secretary General and Kasambya County MP Daudi Kabanda said the allegations of a witch
concerned Ugandan citizen has petitioned President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accusing a senior land official of orchestrating a “brazen and well‑orchestrated” land‑grabbing scheme in Wakiso District. In a letter dated 22 May 2026, the citizen alleges that Esther Lunkuse Lutaaya, Registrar o
The High Court Family Division in Kampala has ordered DNA tests for 26 people claiming to be children of the late Benon Kigambo Tumwesigye after a bitter family fight erupted over his estate following his death without a will.Justice Celia Nagawa ordered that Tumwesigye’s remains be exhu
