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Detained Ugandan athlete expected in Dutch court Monday over passport validity claims

Detained Ugandan athlete expected in Dutch court Monday over passport validity claims

Ugandan distance runner Sam Yeko is expected to appear before a Dutch court on Monday after being detained at Amsterdam's Schiphol International Airport over claims that he was travelling on an invalid passport, according to Uganda Athletics.In a statement issued on Sunday, Uganda Athletic

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Christopher Okello Files Appeal in Nursery Murders Death Sentence

Christopher Okello Files Appeal in Nursery Murders Death Sentence

KAMPALA, Uganda — A man sentenced to death for killing four nursery school children has filed an appeal challenging his conviction and sentence, court records show.Christopher Okello Onyum, 39, was convicted in a fast-tracked trial before High Court Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, who des

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Missing Security Rifle Recovered in Kassanda, Hidden in Bean Husks

Missing Security Rifle Recovered in Kassanda, Hidden in Bean Husks

Police have recovered a rifle that went missing from a private security guard in Mityana nearly three weeks ago after it was discovered concealed in a heap of bean husks in Kassanda District. Investigators are now seeking to establish how the firearm was transported across district boundaries and

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Minister Haruna Kasolo Stands Firm: “No Apology, No Negotiation” with King Saha

Minister Haruna Kasolo Stands Firm: “No Apology, No Negotiation” with King Saha

Tensions in Buganda’s Political Music Crossroads Escalate as Cancelled Concert Fallout Continues. In the politically charged atmosphere of Uganda’s Buganda region, a high-profile feud between celebrated musician King Saha and Minister Haruna Kasolo has captured public attention. What began as

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Businesswoman sued Mandela Millers over undelivered goods. Judge said case was filed in wrong court

Businesswoman sued Mandela Millers over undelivered goods. Judge said case was filed in wrong court

Sheila Orikiriza, a Kabale-based businesswoman who sued Mandela Millers, demanding Shs 50.8 million for goods she says were never delivered, has suffered a setback after filing the case in the wrong court.Orikiriza claimed she paid Mandela Millers Shs 37 million for goods that were never d

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John Stones set to benefit from Marc Guehi’s World Cup disappointment

John Stones set to benefit from Marc Guehi’s World Cup disappointment

Marc Guehi has been starting for Manchester City on a weekly basis, but he might be required to show more patience with the Three Lions.The anticipation is building in England, with their World Cup campaign getting underway in a matter of days.Up to four Man City players could be in

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UK murder fugitive arrested in Kenya, faces extradition to London

UK murder fugitive arrested in Kenya, faces extradition to London

Brian Kiprop Kipglagat, who allegedly killed his girlfriend in January 2025 detained in Kenya pending extradition to London to face a murder charge.A Kenyan man living and working in Britain who allegedly killed his girlfriend in January 2025 before fleeing to Kenya has been detained in cu

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Museveni Ministers’ Jokes! Otafiire Threatens to Deploy Karoza Witchcraft to Force Kamuntu’s Cows to Disappear from His Farm

Museveni Ministers’ Jokes! Otafiire Threatens to Deploy Karoza Witchcraft to Force Kamuntu’s Cows to Disappear from His Farm

— It began as a routine ministerial handover on paper, but quickly morphed into one of those uniquely Ugandan moments where politics, philosophy, and pastoral economics collide in full public view. Kahinda Otafiire and Ephraim Kamuntu are veteran politicians and friends. Replacing each other i

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MUSEVENI, PLEASE INTERVENE! Kakumiro Locals Say Nabbanja-Byamukama Feud Is Hurting Service Delivery

MUSEVENI, PLEASE INTERVENE! Kakumiro Locals Say Nabbanja-Byamukama Feud Is Hurting Service Delivery

KAKUMIRO — Concerned residents of Kakumiro District have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to intervene and resolve the growing political rivalry between Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja and State Minister for Works Hon. Fred Byamukama, saying the feud is negatively affecting servic

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Legal claims against Uganda government surge to Shs6.4 trillion in three years

Legal claims against Uganda government surge to Shs6.4 trillion in three years

Finance Ministry PSST Ramathan Ggoobi identifies the ATMS sectors as the primary engines for Uganda’s economic growth and job creation over the next decade.KAMPALA, Uganda — Legal claims against the Ugandan government have increased sharply over the last three years, reaching 6.45 tril

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