A massive scandal involving a Shs 1 trillion project has rocked the National Information Technology Authority of Uganda (NITA-U) as the World Bank uncovers significant corruption and mismanagement. The Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP), worth USD 200 million (about Shs 1 trillion), has b
A Ugandan woman was arrested at Entebbe International Airport after attempting to smuggle 76 smartphones.The woman, who has not been publicly identified, arrived at the airport disguised as heavily pregnant.
Members of the Western Ankole Civil Society Forum took matters into their own hands by arresting Bushenyi District Engineer, Barnabas Kiiza Mbonimpa, on allegations of embezzling 339 million Ugandan shillings earmarked for constructing a playground at Kabushaho
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, an Indian businessman was robbed of Shs50 million by unknown assailants in Iganga District, Eastern Uganda.The robbery occurred in Kasokoso village, Iganga Municipality, as the busine
The executive orders from US President Donald Trump have placed Makerere University in a difficult situation, forcing the institution to pause key projects and lay off staff. The freeze on federal grants to foreign institutions has particularly impacted universi
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of Uganda has arrested seven individuals from the Ministry of Finance and Bank of Uganda following a three-month investigation into the disappearance of USD 16 million (approximately UGX 60 billion) from the Bank of
In a major crackdown on financial malpractice within government institutions, Uganda’s Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has arrested nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance over their alleged involvement in the fraudulent diversion of Shs 6
As the first term of the 2025 academic year commences, parents should prepare for higher tuition fees for students admitted to Senior One in both leading government and private secondary schools.The cost of enroll
Aston Villa were extremely angry that news broke on the day of their crucial final Champions League game that Arsenal had made a bid for striker Ollie Watkins.It was bad timing, that is for certain, but the bid ha
A Lusoga proverb says, “If you refuse to honor your elders, you will struggle to find guidance in times of need.” This saying is proving true as the government grapples with a funding shortfall that threatens to reduce the salaries of traditional and cultura
