KAMPALA: The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bid by Misbahu Din Muslim Community Limited and Hanifa Nabuuma to overturn directives issued by the State Minister for Lands Sam Mayanja regarding two prime plots in Naguru, ruling that the challenge was filed prematurely and was not amenable to
Following the National Prayer Breakfast on forgiveness, OPED author Franklin G. Karokora challenges Chris Rwakasisi to stop dodging his mass murder conviction and show remorse to the families of the six victims.Chris Rutimbirayo Rwakasisi CMMChris Rwakasisi was on June 30th 1988 con
The prosecution further alleges that Besigye sought surface-to-air missiles, ricin poison, counterfeit currency, and planned to use drone technology to assassinate President Yoweri Museveni. The state claims it has audio and video recordings, social media messages, immigration documents, and phon
In the unpredictable contest for Jinja City South West Constituency, where 10 candidates are vying for the sole seat, Bernard Mbayo, the current Speaker of Jinja City Council emerges as a dark horse.Mbayo is also a member of the National Executive of the Urban Authorities Association of Ug
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) on Wednesday convened a baraza with Mbarara City leaders, market vendors and their representatives in a bid to resolve longstanding concerns affecting operations at Mbarara Central Market.The engagement brought together the Mbarara City South D
Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has escalated his challenge against the nomination of his rival, Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Rwashande, accusing Electoral Commission (EC) officials in Ssembabule District of clearing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer using “forged, fraudulent and
In a shocking and tragic incident that has left the Mukono community in disbelief, an on-duty police officer was gunned down while responding to a robbery in Ntawo, Mukono District. The attack, which took place on the night of November 23, 2025, at approximately
Kigezi Police publicist Elly MaatePolice in Rubanda District have launched a manhunt for seven suspects who escaped from Rubanda Central Police Station after overpowering a cell guard on Saturday afternoon.Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson Elly Maate said the incident occurred on
‘We must also recognise that the G20 may be reaching the end of a cycle.’Macron speaks during the opening plenary session at the G20 summit in South Africa. Image: BloombergEmmanuel Macron has a penchant for predicting the end of eras.Back in 2019, years before Russia’s
Dancehall star Ziza Bafana has taken a sharp jab at Masaka businessman Emmanuel ‘Acram’ Lwasa, saying the financial turmoil he is currently facing is only the start of his suffering. According to Bafana, nothing Lwasa is going through should come as a surprise.“The trouble he is faci
