JUganda’s environmental watchdog has sent a strong warning to developers after the arrest of prominent Jinja businessman Magan M. Patel over alleged illegal encroachment on the Bugembe wetland, a critical ecosystem along the Jinja–Iganga Highway.The National Environment Management Auth
ZOMBO — Health authorities in Zombo District have called on political leaders and Members of Parliament to urgently lobby for the extension of national grid electricity to the newly commissioned Amwonyu Health Centre III in Akaa Sub-County, citing the need for reliable power to fully optimize s
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned PRO Industries Pte Limited’s ethanol and extra-neutral alcohol (ENA) manufacturing plant in Ndibulungi Village, Luwero District, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s agro-industrial growth.The state-of-the-art facility positions Uganda
A somber mood has engulfed Bira Village Pajwenda village, on the outskirts of Pajwenda Town Council following a tragic incident in which a soldier attached to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Engineering Brigade allegedly murdered his wife on Monday night, 29th December, 2025.Th
Uganda faces a multibillion-dollar deadlock as charcoal remains the primary fuel for 82 percent of Kampala households.KAMPALA, Uganda — Behind the heavy scent of woodsmoke that hangs over Kampala every evening lies a multibillion-dollar economic deadlock. Despite a flurry of executive or
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has appealed to the Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, to continue guiding Muslim clerics and the faithful to uphold peace and harmony before, during, and after the forthcoming national elections. A senior delegation of UPD
VATICAN | VATICAN NEWS | As war continues to scar the world, Pope Leo XIV used his Christmas Urbi et Orbi message to renew his appeal for peace, dialogue, and responsibility, turning to those regions where violence and instability continue to claim innocent lives.The Pope prayed for “jus
Built on a 34-acre site on the outskirts of Hoima, the complex includes training pitches, athlete facilities, media zones, parking and security installations, and is designed to meet international and FIFA standards, officials saidMuseveni showcases his skills at the commissioning of the s
Members of the Safe and Dignified burial team from the Uganda Red Cross Society carry a body that was recovered from Kiteezi landfill garbage on August 14, 2024.Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has earmarked Shs4.3 billion to compensate families affected by the Kiteezi landfill collap
Besigye and Lutale had sought bail, arguing they are law-abiding citizens with fixed residences and would comply with all court directives.The High Court’s Criminal Division has deferred its ruling on applications seeking to halt treason proceedings and grant bail to opposition figure Co
