The Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) has formally requested an additional Shs 39.1 billion to support its recently launched peacekeeping operation in South Sudan.The request, presented to the Parliamentary Com
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made a statement on his official X account targeting a governor in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).He described the governor as "a very STUPID governor" who has
Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has issued a bold warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, advising him against signing any mineral deals in East Africa that exclude Uganda and Rwanda.
On NBS Barometer, political leaders discussed the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s support in Central Uganda, concerns about corruption, and governance issues. The conversation reflected different views on the reasons behind NRM’s losses in the region an
Jinja Magistrate’s Court has remanded two suspects to Kirinya Prison over the murder of Robert Hausvik, a 39-year-old Norwegian national, after forensic evidence contradicted their claims of suicide.Hausvik, known as "Katongole" among friends, was found dead o
A chilling murder case has gripped Jinja City following the suspicious death of a 39-year-old Norwegian national, Robert Hausvik, widely known as “Katongole” among locals.Two individuals, Sheillah Nabatanzi, his girlfriend, and Ali Kigozi, his close f
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been left red-faced after South Sudan dismissed his claims that Uganda deployed troops to Juba.The statement from South Sudan contradicts Gen
Kigali/Brussels – March 18, 2025 – Rwanda and Belgium have officially severed diplomatic relations, marking a major escalation in their already tense relationship over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a statement issued today, the Government of Rwanda a
President Yoweri Museveni's re-election efforts have hit a major hurdle after Democratic Alliance (DA) National Coordinator Mathias Mpuuga unveiled a team of regional coordinators to convert ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters to the opposition.
Washington, D.C. — Uganda is notably absent from the list of countries whose citizens will be restricted by the Trump administration from traveling to the United States.The proposed plan, which is still under review, categorizes affected nations into three tiers: a “Red List” of 11 c
