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30 Mar '25
A major controversy has erupted after revelations that Parliament initially approved USD 190 million for the Umeme buyout, despite the actual cost being USD 127 million.The shocking disclosure was made by Jonan Ki
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30 Mar '25
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced that soon, Ugandans will be required to present their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to access all services, both public and private.This policy shift, which i
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30 Mar '25
After months of attempting to remove responsibility, funding and staff from the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Trump administration moved to effectively close it down on FridayThe Trump administrat
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30 Mar '25
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo – The governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda have agreed to expand Operation Shujaa, their joint military campaign, into Bunia, Mahagi, and Djugu territories in Ituri Province, following a s
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28 Mar '25
In a statement, Ofwono Opondo, a well-known political commentator, sharply criticized the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for allegedly ferrying people to Kawempe as part of their campaign efforts.According to
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18 Mar '25
More Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops have been sent to South Sudan to support commandos who arrived in Juba last week under Operation ‘Mlinzi wa Kimya’.Officials told ChimpReports on Tuesday tha
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18 Mar '25
Major General James Kazini was one of Uganda’s most feared and controversial military figures. As Chief of Staff of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), he ruled with an iron fist, leading brutal military operations against rebel groups like the Lordâ€
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16 Mar '25
President Yoweri Museveni has defended the deployment of military forces, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), in handling election security and maintaining public order.
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12 Mar '25
Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan politician, physician, and former military officer, has amassed a notable amount of wealth over the years. His net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million.Besigye's journey to wealth began with his education at Makerere University, where
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12 Mar '25
Several Ugandan ministers have amassed significant wealth, allowing them to own multi-million dollar homes abroad. These luxurious properties reflect their status and success, often sparking public interest and scrutiny.One notable example is Captain George Mike Mukula, the National Resist