Works and Transport Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has pledged urgent government action to restore Uganda’s collapsing highways, beginning with the Kampala–Jinja route, a key regional trade corridor now in a state of disrepair.“No highway should be allowed to deteriorate,” the
Pilgrims from the Northern Lango sub-region have finally arrived at the Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrines after a gruelling month-long walk, joining tens of thousands of other faithful preparing for this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day on Tuesday, June 3.Among those who welcomed an
Nakawa Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege has declined to grant mandatory bail to opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Ronald Lutale, referring the matter to the High Court and sparking sharp protests from the defence team.Besigye and Lutale, who have now spent more than s
Security is exceptionally tight at the Nakawa Magistrates Court this morning as veteran opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye returned for a crucial hearing.A heavy deployment of both regular police and the specialized Counter-Terrorism Unit is visible around the court premises.At leas
Uganda’s correctional system is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with significant improvements in prisoner rehabilitation, crime prevention, and operational capacity.The Uganda Prisons Service has revealed new data highlighting the impact of its reform-driven approach to justice a
Officials have said that as Uganda advances one of its largest infrastructure projects in recent history, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is not just laying steel, it’s laying down relationships with the communities it runs through.Often, large-scale projects are measure
President Museveni’s public apology and repentance during a church service at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds has ignited a passionate national conversation about leadership, accountability, and the role of religion in governance.What started as a symbolic act of spiritual humility has since b
Hundreds of Anglican faithful from Northern Uganda are trekking on foot to Namugongo for this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, as the Church of Greater Northern Cluster spearheads preparations marked by prayer, evangelism, and a call to emulate the martyrs’ devotion through good works.
Uganda has been drawn against France, Canada and Chile at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar in November.The draw for the newly expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup that will feature 48 nations for the first time was made last night, and has thrown up a host of fascin
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates' Court has granted veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya permission to consult with their legal teams and receive visits from a select number of family members.This decisi
