Tension is mounting in Kisoro and Rubanda districts following concerns over the planned acquisition of land for iron ore mining, with Bukimbiri Member of Parliament Hon. Eddie Kwizera calling for clarity and respect for affected communities.In a letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed to th
In a ruling delivered on Monday, April 13, 2026, by Lady Justice Sarah Birungi Kalibbala rejected Mugerwa’s plea bargain in which he had pleaded guilty to all charges on February 24, 2026 and asked the court to hand him only 30 years in prison. The judge described the offence as grave, premedit
CORPORAL ABDALLAH TUSIIME is possibly the most popular traffic policeman in Kampala, currently.Based around Kamwokya and Kololo, his dedication to his work has earned him respect even up to Parliament and among motorists, with videos on TikTok showing him guiding traffic, come rain or shin
Food prices in Nebbi town have risen following the eviction of street vendors by municipal authorities.The vendors had been operating in kiosks and makeshift structures within the town. The move has left many vendors struggling to make ends meet, while consumers, particularly low-income ea
KAMPALA — Uganda was thrust into a total blackout Sunday morning after a sudden failure in the national electricity grid, according to the state-run transmission utility.The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, or UETCL, issued an emergency public notice confirming that the n
During the send-off, Luuka Woman MP Ritah Nakayiza conveyed a message from the detained politician, in which he expressed gratitude to musician King Saha for supporting the deceased during her illness.Edith Katende Mufumbiro, the wife of detained National Unity Platform deputy spokesperson
As a public spat between Speaker Anita Among and Norbert Mao dominates headlines, it reveals a deeper shift in parliamentary power—from Rebecca Kadaga’s tightly controlled authority to a more open, if unpredictable, era of political pushback.At the height of her power as Speaker of Par
A strong spirit of unity and compassion was witnessed in Busiro Village, Luuka, as top leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) joined residents to bid farewell to Edith Katende, the beloved wife of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro. The burial ceremony brought together family members, friends, political
The recent statement by Muhoozi Kainerugaba has stirred strong reactions across Uganda and beyond. In his message, he proudly reflected on his time as Commander of the Defence Forces (CDF), describing the role as one that only those “touched by God” can handle. His words carried a tone of dee
General Kayanja (second from left) pictured with members of his Operation Wembley team in the early 2000s. The unit was known for its tough and uncompromising approach in tackling crime in Kampala and other urban areas across the country.A former Operation Wembley commander, Maj Gen Elly K
