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Two arrested after mob destroys property to avenge Bukomansimbi couple’s murder

Two arrested after mob destroys property to avenge Bukomansimbi couple’s murder

Police in Bukomansimbi District are investigating the murder of a couple and destruction of property in a revenge attack by a mob at Kyankoole village in Butenga Sub-county. The Southern region police spokesperson, Mr Twaha Kasirye on Wednesday said two people had been detained in connec

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KCCA labourers dance to the tune of Kisaka’s exit

KCCA labourers dance to the tune of Kisaka’s exit

Casual workers at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have welcomed the sacking of three top officials, accusing them of being behind their salary delays. KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy, David Luyimbazi, and the Director of Public Health and Environment, Dr Daniel O

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Retired civil servant gives hope, education to children with hearing impairment

Retired civil servant gives hope, education to children with hearing impairment

Many children with hearing impairment in villages across Bukedi Sub-region face significant challenges in accessing education. In response to this need, 70-year-old Sam Kateu, a retired civil servant who once worked as a procurement officer at the Ministry of Works, established Kavule Pa

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NRM to hire over 145,000 to guard Museveni’s votes

NRM to hire over 145,000 to guard Museveni’s votes

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is set to recruit more than 145,000 Ugandans to safeguard President Museveni's votes from potential theft during the 2026 General Election. The move comes after the President accused the National Unity Platform (NUP) party of rigging th

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River Mubuku: New suspension bridge replaces risky makeshift crossings

River Mubuku: New suspension bridge replaces risky makeshift crossings

Residents of Bikone and Nyakabuha in Ibanda--Kyanya Town Council, Kasese District, can now breathe a sigh of relief following the completion of a suspended pedestrian cable bridge on River Mubuku. The new bridge comes after years of locals relying on makeshift and dilapidated bridges con

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Policeman detained for defiling primary six girl 

Policeman detained for defiling primary six girl 

A policeman in the Eastern district of Kamuli has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old primary six pupil in Kisozi Village, Buzaaya County. The victim’s names have been withheld because she is a minor; however, police have named the alleged suspect as No 16927 Station

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Lukwago dares IGG to release full Kiteezi report

Lukwago dares IGG to release full Kiteezi report

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has asked the Inspector General of Government (IGG) to make public the findings of the Kiteezi garbage heap disaster, which led to the sacking of top executives of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). President Museveni on September 24 fired KCCA Execu

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The IGG Report that led to firing of KCCA's Kisaka, Luyimbazi, Okello

The IGG Report that led to firing of KCCA's Kisaka, Luyimbazi, Okello

A summary report of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya shows that Ms Dorothy Kisaka, the sacked executive director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), was fired by President Museveni for mainly four reasons. According to the summary report that this publicatio

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Water ministry cries out again for funds to desilt River Nyamwamba

Water ministry cries out again for funds to desilt River Nyamwamba

The Ministry of Water and Environment is seeking Shs135 billion from the government to fund desilting and flood protection measures along River Nyamwamba in Kasese District. This river has repeatedly flooded in recent years, causing significant loss of life and property. This request

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Internal Affairs yet to investigate illegal diplomatic passport holders

Internal Affairs yet to investigate illegal diplomatic passport holders

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is yet to investigate how some Ugandans have acquired diplomatic passports, which are reserved exclusively for diplomats. Earlier this month, Mr Rugiirwa Katatumba, son of the late businessman Bonney Katatumba, was seen on social media flaunting an allege

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