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Soroti NIRA official arrested over National ID extortion

Soroti NIRA official arrested over National ID extortion

An official attached to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Joshua Ekule, has been remanded to prison after being accused of extorting money from residents seeking national identity cards.Ekule was arrested during an operation by Soroti Resident District Commissi

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Lawyer Remanded Over UGX 193M Bogus Land Transaction

Lawyer Remanded Over UGX 193M Bogus Land Transaction

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded a Kampala-based lawyer to Luzira Prison over allegations of obtaining Shs193 million by false pretences in a disputed land transaction. Jimmy Awanga, 49, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa on Wednesday for plea taking and

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Liverpool choose Andoni Iraola as next manager after ‘decision’ to sack Arne Slot made

Liverpool choose Andoni Iraola as next manager after ‘decision’ to sack Arne Slot made

Richard Hughes have ‘activated’ the operation to hire Andoni Iraola as the next Liverpool manager after the ‘decision’ to sack Arne Slot was made, according to multiple reports.Rumours began to swirl on Thursday morning of Liverpool deciding to sack Arne Slot. Amid claims Liverpool

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Bank of Uganda to Hold Kabale Townhall on Economy, Financial Inclusion

Bank of Uganda to Hold Kabale Townhall on Economy, Financial Inclusion

The Bank of Uganda will hold a public townhall meeting in Kabale Municipality aimed at increasing awareness about the economy, financial services and opportunities for business and agricultural financing in the Kigezi sub-region.Bank of Uganda is set to meet residents and stakeholders in K

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Transport Officer’s Promotion Halted After Questions Over Engineering Credentials

Transport Officer’s Promotion Halted After Questions Over Engineering Credentials

KAMPALA — Internal government documents have revealed that suspended Principal Road Safety Officer Ronald Amanyire’s promotion to a senior position in the Ministry of Works and Transport was halted after concerns emerged over engineering qualifications and Public Service recruitment requireme

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Chimpanzee critically injures four-year-old girl in Kagadi

Chimpanzee critically injures four-year-old girl in Kagadi

Fear and grief have resurfaced in Karuswiga Village after a chimpanzee attacked and critically injured a four-year-old girl, renewing concerns over escalating human-wildlife conflict in the area.The child, identified as Kengonzi Pricia, was attacked on Friday evening at her family home and

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Born Again Pastors in Ibanda Protest Abrupt Enforcement of New Trade Order

Born Again Pastors in Ibanda Protest Abrupt Enforcement of New Trade Order

Pastors in Ibanda District say the enforcement of the Trade Order Act has disrupted worship activities and caught many churches off guard, calling for a longer transition period and greater consultation before implementation.Pastors under the Born Again faith in Ibanda District have raised

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NUP Officials Return to Court as Fred Nyanzi Set to Testify in ‘Unlawful Drilling’ Case

NUP Officials Return to Court as Fred Nyanzi Set to Testify in ‘Unlawful Drilling’ Case

Senior officials and supporters of National Unity Platform have appeared before Kanyanya Magistrates’ Court as hearings resumed in the controversial unlawful drilling case, with prosecutors confirming that Fred Nyanzi Sentamu will serve as their lead witness.Several officials and support

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Outrage as retired UPDF soldier dies following alleged brutal police raid on football fans

Outrage as retired UPDF soldier dies following alleged brutal police raid on football fans

Mourners at the home of Ibrahim Turyamureba, a 43-yearoild retired UPDF soldier who was allegedly assaulted by police officers in a raid at a local cinema hall in Kamusegu Parish, Bwikara Sub-county, Kagadi District on May 13, 2026. PHOTO/ BYOMUGABI SEGUJJAResidents of Kamusegu Parish in B

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Arsenal told VAR decision was wrong as Premier League confirm big title race mistake

Arsenal told VAR decision was wrong as Premier League confirm big title race mistake

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have been informed that Everton should have been awarded a penalty in their recent 3-3 draw with Manchester City, after Bernardo Silva dragged Toffees star Merlin Rohl to the ground. The incident went unnoticed by referee Michael Oliver, and VAR official Paul Howard ruled i

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