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Call it what it is: An abduction is not an arrest

Call it what it is: An abduction is not an arrest

FILE NUP supporters being arrested in MbararaI have long seen media houses and individuals reporting that someone “has been arrested,” while others report that “s/he has been abducted.”I always wondered whether the two terms were synonymous, but I was troubled by how close I

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Ssenyonyi Challenges Museveni Over Muhoozi’s Conduct

Ssenyonyi Challenges Museveni Over Muhoozi’s Conduct

Leader of the Opposition and Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi has urged President Yoweri Museveni to take action against Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, accusing him of alleged threats, rights abuses, and disregard for the law.Speaking on the matter, Ssenyonyi questioned why

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UCC Warns Musicians Against Misusing Concert Stages

UCC Warns Musicians Against Misusing Concert Stages

The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has warned musicians and event organizers against using concert stages to settle personal scores, saying the practice violates Uganda’s entertainment laws and threatens public safety.Nyombi said performa

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King Saha Confirms Concert At Kololo Airstrip On 14th August

King Saha Confirms Concert At Kololo Airstrip On 14th August

Musician Mansur Ssemanda, popularly known as King Saha, has confirmed that his concert will take place at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on August 14 this year.The singer revealed that he has already received the necessary approval from the Ministry of Defence and has been given the green light

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Lukwago’s Wife Likens Muhoozi Rule to Idi Amin Reign of Terror

Lukwago’s Wife Likens Muhoozi Rule to Idi Amin Reign of Terror

KAMPALA, Uganda — As armed soldiers escorted opposition leader Erias Lukwago away from his home on Monday morning, his wife stood amid the confusion, anger and disbelief of a family suddenly thrust into the center of Uganda’s latest political storm.For Nalongo Zawedde Lubwama, the arre

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Mukono Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Small Plot Sales, Targets Land Dealers and Village Leaders

Mukono Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Small Plot Sales, Targets Land Dealers and Village Leaders

District authorities say unplanned subdivisions and undersized plots are fueling disorderly settlement, as enforcement teams move to curb illegal land transactions and enforce planning laws.MUKONO — Mukono District authorities have intensified a crackdown on real estate companies and vil

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How UGX1 Million PDM Investment Transformed a One-Acre Farmer Into a Foundation for Sustainable Wealth Creation, Food Security in Luuka as ONC Continues to Monitor PDM Impact Across Communities

How UGX1 Million PDM Investment Transformed a One-Acre Farmer Into a Foundation for Sustainable Wealth Creation, Food Security in Luuka as ONC Continues to Monitor PDM Impact Across Communities

The Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC) has intensified monitoring and evaluation of beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) across the country to assess the impact of government wealth creation programmes and document success stories emerging from grassroots communities.

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Man Utd can offload five players to AC Milan and give Ruben Amorim dream reunion

Man Utd can offload five players to AC Milan and give Ruben Amorim dream reunion

Ruben Amorim is set to land a new job in Italy (Image: Getty)Manchester United reject Ruben Amorim is set for a return to management, with the Portuguese tactician about to take over at AC Milan. It comes after a disastrous stint at Old Trafford, where United recorded their lowest-ever Pre

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Detained Ugandan athlete expected in Dutch court Monday over passport validity claims

Detained Ugandan athlete expected in Dutch court Monday over passport validity claims

Ugandan distance runner Sam Yeko is expected to appear before a Dutch court on Monday after being detained at Amsterdam's Schiphol International Airport over claims that he was travelling on an invalid passport, according to Uganda Athletics.In a statement issued on Sunday, Uganda Athletic

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PM Nabbanja Commissions Masindi Hospital Construction, Launches AFCON Training Facility Project

PM Nabbanja Commissions Masindi Hospital Construction, Launches AFCON Training Facility Project

The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja commissioned the construction of Masindi Hospital and the groundbreaking for the Masindi Municipal Council Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) training facility in preparation of the 2027 tournament that will be held in East Africa and co-hosted by Uganda,

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