Committed on April 2, 2026, the crimes by Christopher Okello Onyum shocked Uganda. Okello Onyum carried out a brutal attack at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre in Kampala, where he targeted toddlers.Investigations later revealed that he had previously visited the school under t
The national theatre is the central venue for music, drama and comedy shows. Adjacent to it is the Parliament of Uganda – ideally a place that should have been the national treasure for policy formulation, oversight and appropriation. However, it now appears like Parliament wants to outshine th
The collapse of a four-storey building in Mbale city that killed one person and injured several others has exposed deep cracks in construction oversight, with engineers, leaders, and residents raising concerns over widespread non-compliance with building standards.Across Mbale’s suburbs,
Traders and businessmen were left in shock and tears after the Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, ordered that lock-ups whose leases had expired revert to the ownership of Kamuli Municipal Council.“Your 20-year lease expired in 2023 and ownership legally reverts to Kamuli Mun
As he marked 13 years in office, Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister (Katikkiro) Charles Peter Mayiga used the milestone to reflect on a tenure shaped by institutional reform, accountability, and difficult moments, including the Kabaka’s illness and resistance to the kingdom’s flagship Etofali cam
State Minister for Investment and Privatisation Evelyn Anite said Pearl Bank now has the opportunity to expand beyond Uganda and position itself as a serious regional competitor.Pearl Bank’s profits rose 34 percent to Shs47.3 billion in 2025.Minister Evelyn Anite urged the bank to
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced the temporary relocation of its service operations from Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to Kitante Primary School, effective from Wednesday, May 6 to Tuesday, May 12, 2026.The relocation is intended to ensure the smooth
Parliament yesterday passed a supplementary budget of Shs1.1 trillion under supplementary schedule five, giving more money to the government to implement its activities. Of the total amount, the supplementary request that does not require prior approval from Parliament amounts to Shs586.2b. This
The Ministry of Health has published Health Centres across the country where Lenacapavir is offered. The List that includes all Regional and General Hospitals also includes some Health Centre III’s.Lenacapavir is a first-in-class, long-acting HIV medication used to treat multi-drug resis
Police in Bushenyi have arrested several drivers in a renewed crackdown on vehicles carrying excess passengers.The enforcement follows a surge in complaints from road users and on social media about dangerous overloading, with some vehicles reportedly carrying nearly double
