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
President Yoweri Museveni is facing fresh criticism following concerns over his appointment of judges with foreign training. Professor Christopher Mbaziira questioned why Museveni chose to appoint such judges, despite their rulings sometimes going against the go
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) are in mourning after the sudden loss of Brigadier General Charles Oluka. His unexpected death has deeply affected his family, friends, and colleagues.
Kenshuro Kainerugaba is the eldest daughter of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba and Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, two highly influential figures in Uganda.Despite being part of one of the country's most prominent families
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished officers, Mr. James Francis Natukunda, who passed away on January 24, 2025, at Mulago Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.Mr. Natukunda, who served as a Principal Geologist, was a pill
General Edward Kalekezi "Kale" Kayihura, born on December 26, 1955, in Kisoro District, Western Uganda, is a Ugandan lawyer, military general, and former Inspector General of Police (IGP). He served as the IGP from 2005 until his dismissal in March 2018. Kayihura's early education took him from
Dr. Kizza Besigye’s ongoing hunger strike has reignited debates over food access policies in Uganda’s prisons, particularly Luzira Maximum Security Prison, where he is currently detained.The prison authorities
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced that the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results will be officially released on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The results will be unveiled by the Minister for Education and Sports, Mama Janet K. Museveni, at a ceremony a
Sometime last year, an old boy of mine got in touch to ask about my opinion on his intention to run for parliament in the 2026 election – on the opposition ticket.“What is your overall intention?” I asked fo
Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has lauded South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for outlining an ambitious and forward-looking agenda as South Africa assumes the G20 presidency.Speaking on his vi
