India’s aviation regulator has ordered immediate safety checks on Air India’s Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft, following Thursday’s fatal crash of a London-bound flight in Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that beginning 15 Ju
Tensions among refugee worshippers in Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement have prompted Adjumani District authorities to suspend all church activities in the area for two weeks, following disagreements between rival pastors over ecclesiastical allegiance.The directive was issued during a heated co
Uganda has officially pushed the national celebration of World Environment Day (WED) 2025 from its global date of June 5 to 25, 2025.This announcement came through a public notice issued by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), which cited a scheduling conflict with the Sta
A UPDF officer, Lt. Col. Harold Twinomujuni Akiniagi, is under the spotlight for allegedly encroaching on the Rwentuha Wetland, located along the Kitagwenda–Kamwenge road in Kitagwenda Town Council, Kitagwenda District.The accusations come from district environmental authorities who clai
Tanzania has decided to block access to social media platform X because it allows pornographic content to be shared, the information minister has said.The content was contrary to the East African state's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions," Jerry Silaa told a local TV
Ugandan electricity distributor Umeme Limited has announced its intention to pursue international arbitration to recover a disputed sum of Shs.1.062tn from the Government of Uganda. The move follows unsuccessful negotiations regarding the final buyout amount after the conclusion of Umeme's conces
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has temporarily suspended the issuance of fines under new traffic regulations, citing the need to educate motorists before full enforcement resumes.The announcement was made by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Lawrence
You probably remember the name—James Kazini. For years, he was one of the most feared men in Uganda. But behind the military uniform, medals, and headlines was a story far darker than most people ever knew.In the '90s, Kazini was untouchable.
After 14 years at the heart of Uganda’s sports and entertainment scene, Legends Rugby Grounds, popularly known as Legends, has officially shut its doors.The closure was confirmed in a public notice issued by management, citing the expiration of the venue’s lease on Plot 1 & 3 Sport
Mounting fear and declining trust in political processes are driving Ugandans away from civic engagement, according to the newly released Civic Space Index Report 2024 by the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U).Human rights defenders are sounding the alarm over in
