Banks have reportedly blocked loans to over 100 MPs facing election petitions as financial institutions seek to avoid losses if courts overturn their victories.More than 100 Members of Parliament, including several ministers, have reportedly been denied access to loans by commercial banks
KAMPALA — Dr. Lawrence Muganga’s emotional visit to his late mother’s grave in Mukono has triggered a fresh wave of criticism, with many Ugandans accusing the former ministerial nominee of attempting to transform a citizenship dispute into an ethnic grievance.The Victoria University
the busy dusty border towns of Lia and Odramacaku, both in Arua City, traders are sighted crossing from the Democratic Republic of Congo into Uganda using illegal border entry points. Some are crossing using the designated routes with UPDF soldiers patrolling the areas as a measure to control the
The MP for Kawempe South, Madina Ntale Nsereko, has called on the new leadership of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to urgently address service delivery challenges affecting residents in her constituency.Speaking to Bbeg Media on Saturday morning, Nsereko said the new City Hall l
The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has reportedly completed a preliminary report on former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, highlighting a number of issues related to asset declarations, parliamentary expenditure, recruitment practices and foreign travel that investigators believe requi
Kabale District authorities have closed three iron ore crushing plants over alleged environmental violations and operating without proper licenses. The affected companies—Shivaji Minerals Innovation, Abbysiniya Company, and Bachwe General Services Company—were ordered to halt operations follo
Police in Sheema District are investigating a tragic incident in which a 45-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in what authorities believe was a case of domestic violence that escalated into murder.The incident occurred on the night of 2nd June 2026 at Katojo Central Village, Kato
section of junior police officers has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to institute an independent inquiry into the conduct and performance of several senior police directors whose contracts recently expired, instead of automatically renewing their terms.The appeal comes as uncertaint
Former Chief Justice Bart Katureebe is leading mediation efforts aimed at resolving the long-running dispute between the Uganda Law Society (ULS) and the Judiciary. The latest development comes amid growing calls within the legal fraternity for reconciliation between the Bench and the Bar.
Older Persons Representative MP Ofwono Opondo has dismissed the National Unity Platform's stance on the State of the Nation Address as political theatre, arguing that elected leaders can challenge government policies more effectively from inside Parliament than through boycotts.KAMPALA —
