Kampala—A man suspected of repeatedly impersonating top Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officials, including the Commissioner General, has been arrested in a joint operation by security and URA intelligence teams.The suspect, identified as Thomas Odeke, allegedly posed as Commissioner Gen
The killing of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo by a mob in Kira in Kampala on Friday has renewed concerns about public safety and the growing incidence of mob justice amid reports of murder, robbery and theft in different parts of the country.Gongodyo, 27, was allegedly attacked by an
Police in Budaka District are investigating a daring highway robbery in which armed thugs disguised as passengers hijacked a Kampala-bound taxi, robbed occupants at gunpoint, and fled with the vehicle.The incident occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026, between 2am and 3am at Sekulo Parish, Kadi
The legal team of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye has signalled a heightened phase in the ongoing treason proceedings, with his lawyer and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago warning of an intensified prosecution strategy expected this week.In a statement shared on social media, Lu
Rachael KawalaPolice at Kabalagala are holding a 19-year-old housemaid in connection with the alleged aggravated defilement of a 5-year-old boy. The incident is reported to have occurred on June 6, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m. in Kimbugwe Zone, Kibuli Parish, Makindye Division, Kampal
KAMPALA, Uganda – June 8, 2026: Uganda has marked a significant moment in its political history with the swearing-in of Hon. Sanjay Tanna as Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, making him the first Ugandan of Asian origin to serve as a substantive Cabinet minister since Shafic Arain h
AMURU District – Norbert Mao has declared to residents of Amuru that he has confronted the root cause of political challenges in the region, describing his recent actions in Kampala as a decisive blow to the source of their struggles.“I told you earlier that I don’t fight the shadow
Speaker Jacob Oboth ObothKAMPALA — The Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth Oboth, has sparked fresh debate about the influence of witchcraft and spiritual practices in Uganda’s political circles after calling for prayers for Parliament and the country’s leader
Four people have lost their lives and several others sustained serious injuries in a tragic road accident on their way from Entebbe International Airport on Monday after welcoming the Uganda Taxi Operators Federation (UTOF) Chairman Hajji Rashid Ssekindi, who was returning from a pilgrimage to Me
KANUNGU — Residents of Buhoma Town Council in Kanungu District erupted in rare public fury on Friday, 6th June, pouring onto the streets to demand action on the long‑awaited Hamurwa–Kerere–Kanungu (47 km) and Kanyantorogo–Butogota–Ruhija (32 km) road projects.The demonstrations
