A doctor, who works as a police surgeon, told the High Court sitting in Ggaba, Kampala that Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four toddlers at a daycare, at one time contemplated suicide. He also said he confided in him how he allegedly killed his stepbrother in a bid
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has raised concerns over a proposed sovereignty bill under consideration in Parliament, warning that it could affect remittances, disrupt household incomes, and introduce new regulatory burdens on institutions reliant on foreign support.A senior opposition
Phaneroo Ministries International has dismissed social media reports alleging it is embroiled in a land dispute with the Uganda Heart Institute, labeling the claims as false, misleading, and based on a misrepresentation of facts.In a statement issued on April 16, 2026, the ministry respond
The URA customs officer who rejected the bribe has been identified as Enid Priscilla KatusiimeA female customs officer at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), identified as Enid Priscilla Katusiime, is at the center of intense public debate after she rejected a Shs 300 million bribe and unc
Government has warned of shutting down New Best Hotel in Busega as part of a wider crackdown on establishments accused of facilitating pornography.Government has moved to shut down New Best Hotel in Busega over alleged involvement in pornography-related activities. Officials warned that to
A woman has been hospitalised after allegedly being attacked by her husband’s girlfriend during a confrontation over suspected infidelity, according to Crime Check.An unidentified woman has reportedly been hospitalized after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband’s suspected girlfr
President William Ruto has brushed aside his political rivals, asserting that no opposition leader possesses the necessary qualifications to challenge him in the 2027 general election. During a development tour of Nyamira County, the president argued that his opponents lack the political influenc
In the intricate and often turbulent world of Ugandan politics, few figures embody the qualities of resilience, loyalty, and integrity as distinctly as Persis Princess Namuganza. As the nation stands on the cusp of a pivotal parliamentary leadership decision, the question arises: why might Presid
For decades, Kampala’s skyline was a patchwork of build now, ask later logic a sprawling landscape of unpermitted structures and horizontal growth. However, the Building Control (Amendment) Act of 2026 has signaled the end of that era. What we are witnessing today is not just a legislative upda
As a public spat between Speaker Anita Among and Norbert Mao dominates headlines, it reveals a deeper shift in parliamentary power—from Rebecca Kadaga’s tightly controlled authority to a more open, if unpredictable, era of political pushback.At the height of her power as Speaker of Par
