A massive scandal involving a Shs 1 trillion project has rocked the National Information Technology Authority of Uganda (NITA-U) as the World Bank uncovers significant corruption and mismanagement. The Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP), worth USD 200 million (about Shs 1 trillion), has b
A Ugandan woman was arrested at Entebbe International Airport after attempting to smuggle 76 smartphones.The woman, who has not been publicly identified, arrived at the airport disguised as heavily pregnant.
Sultani Makenga is a well-known military leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He is the leader of the M23 rebel group, which has been active in eastern Congo for years. His life story is filled with war, politics, and rebellion.
Members of the Western Ankole Civil Society Forum took matters into their own hands by arresting Bushenyi District Engineer, Barnabas Kiiza Mbonimpa, on allegations of embezzling 339 million Ugandan shillings earmarked for constructing a playground at Kabushaho
Parliament and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) have been petitioned to inquire into circumstances under which the disgraced Martin Nsubuga has continued to physically occupy public office at Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) 6
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, an Indian businessman was robbed of Shs50 million by unknown assailants in Iganga District, Eastern Uganda.The robbery occurred in Kasokoso village, Iganga Municipality, as the busine
The executive orders from US President Donald Trump have placed Makerere University in a difficult situation, forcing the institution to pause key projects and lay off staff. The freeze on federal grants to foreign institutions has particularly impacted universi
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of Uganda has arrested seven individuals from the Ministry of Finance and Bank of Uganda following a three-month investigation into the disappearance of USD 16 million (approximately UGX 60 billion) from the Bank of
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has today netted top 9 officials from Bank of Uganda and Ministry of Finance who participated in the swindling of $16m totaling to shs 60bn from Bank of Uganda account last year, We have learnt. According to information
In a major crackdown on financial malpractice within government institutions, Uganda’s Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has arrested nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance over their alleged involvement in the fraudulent diversion of Shs 6
