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Museveni’s challengers over the years

Museveni’s challengers over the years

When President Museveni shot to power in 1986 by gun after a five-year guerrilla war, he famously declared that Africa’s biggest problem was leaders who overstayed in office.Four decades later, the same man has just taken the presidential oath for the eighth time — and his seventh as a

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Why Museveni always swears in on May 12

Why Museveni always swears in on May 12

For many Ugandans, May 12 has become synonymous with the beginning of a new Museveni term in office. But beyond the ceremonial routines at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds lies a deeper political and historical symbolism rooted in Uganda’s turbulent past.The date traces back to May 12, 1980, wh

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Butaleja teen waylaid, killed after attending wedding party

Butaleja teen waylaid, killed after attending wedding party

Police in Butaleja District, Eastern Uganda have arrested one suspect following the murder by assault of a 16-year-old boy after attending a wedding party.Bukedi South Regional Police spokesperson, IP Moses Mugwe, said Ahamada Jarita, a resident of Damba Cell, Namawa Parish, Kachonga Sub-c

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Nuno warns: ‘No hiding’ as relegation-threatened West Ham face title-chasing Arsenal in high-stakes London showdown

Nuno warns: ‘No hiding’ as relegation-threatened West Ham face title-chasing Arsenal in high-stakes London showdown

West Ham host thePremier League leaders at the London Stadium on Sunday, in a fixture of massive importance to both teams.OneFootball VideosLast weekend's 3-0 defeat to Brentford saw the Hammers slip back into the relegation places, leaving their fate out of their hands, with just t

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Government Driver Arrested for Killing Boda Boda Cyclist in Kumi Road Crash

Government Driver Arrested for Killing Boda Boda Cyclist in Kumi Road Crash

Kumi Central Police Station is holding a government driver in connection with a fatal road crash that claimed the life of a boda boda rider and left another person seriously injured. The accident occurred on the night of May 9, 2026, at Abubur Cell along the Kumi-Mbale road.The suspect has been i

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Bududa Medics Flee as Mother who Failed to Pay Bribe Dies in Labour

Bududa Medics Flee as Mother who Failed to Pay Bribe Dies in Labour

Bududa hospital is on the spot over the death of an expectant mother who died early this morning after health workers allegedly refused to attend to her for failing to pay money at the public maternal facility.The deceased, Jenifer Nasaka aged 31, was a resident of Bunasaba central village

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Shock in Kanungu as 16-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabbed Outside a Trading Centre Bar

Shock in Kanungu as 16-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabbed Outside a Trading Centre Bar

KANUNGU, Uganda — Police in Kanungu District have launched investigations into the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy following a late-night altercation at Omukashansha Trading Centre in Kambuga Sub-county.The deceased has been identified as Darius Tukamushaba, a resident of Kakoni Cell

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Butaleja S.3 Student Commits Suicide, Leaves Behind Suicide Note

Butaleja S.3 Student Commits Suicide, Leaves Behind Suicide Note

A 21-year-old student at Alliance High School Busolwe was found dead on Friday morning in an apparent suicide, police in Bukedi South have confirmed.The deceased has been identified as Opendi Donato, alias Junior, an S.3 student and resident of Nagondo B Village, Mulagi Parish, Busaba Sub-

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SAD! Fire Guts Two Pork Joints in Kampala City

SAD! Fire Guts Two Pork Joints in Kampala City

A fire that broke out at 2:30AM Wednesday morning has burnt down two pork joints and a salon at Kinawataka, a Kampala City suburb.According a police statement issued today, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the fire outbreak was reported at Jambula Boda Boda Stage in Kinawataka Zone One, Mbuya One P

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UEFA told to 'cancel' Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid result - 'they need to call London'

UEFA told to 'cancel' Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid result - 'they need to call London'

Former Champions League winner Wesley Sneijder has jokingly suggested that UEFA should "intervene" to prevent Arsenal from featuring in the competition's final. The Gunners beat Atletico Madrid in their semi-final on Tuesday evening to book their place in the final, which is scheduled to take pla

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