The State has lined up Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, as a key witness in the unlawful drilling case against 21 NUP supporters.NUP spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro is jointly charged alongside 20 others, including Edwa
Ntungamo, Uganda: Shock and uncertainty have gripped residents of Rubaare Town in Rushenyi, Ntungamo District, following the sudden death of an unidentified man at Amahoro Bar and Lodges on Friday morning.The man was discovered lifeless in Room 7 of the lodge, prompting an immediate respon
In a dramatic political climbdown that has set tongues wagging across the country, Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has moved swiftly to kill off talk of a 2031 presidential bid, declaring she will instead retire from active politics—sparking speculation of fear, survival instinct, and l
Gender Minister Betty Amongi has hit back at Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng over allegations of witchcraft in the Lira City Woman MP race, escalating a political feud marked by claims of electoral interference, misuse of security forces, and deepening divisions within Lango’s leadership.
Fuel prices in Uganda are reaching record highs, with motorists in Moroto, Karamoja reporting pump prices as steep as Shs 20,000 per litre. The spike has triggered long queues at stations in Mbarara, while some outlets in Kampala are running dry. The situation is even bleaker in upcountry regions
Today’s economic hardship is real, with many Ugandans, especially teachers, feeling the pinch. The burden of debt is palpable, and it is affecting the quality of education. With salaries stretched thin, borrowing has become a survival tool. But the cycle of repayment pressure is taking a toll.
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has challenged ICT and National Guidance Minister Chris Baryomunsi to ensure that calls for responsible conduct on social media apply equally to government officials, including senior military leaders.Hon. Ssenyonyi’s remarks f
Excitement is steadily building across Serere District as residents prepare for the swearing-in and installation of Woman Member of Parliament–elect Esther Lucy Acom, widely known as Ajokotau.Her victory in the recently concluded elections has energized communities from rural villages to
Two inmates of Malukhu Government Prison have escaped after a swarm of bees invaded the Mbale High Court premises where they had been produced for regular court hearings.The rare incident happened on Thursday, 23rd April, 2026 at about 5:00PM as court was winding up business when a swarm o
Parliament has passed the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a harmonised 30 percent tax on betting and gaming activities with a projection of an annual revenue increase of Shs24 billion from the reform.The Bill was first read on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by the State
