A 45-year-old soldier from the elite Special Forces Command (SFC) is said to be on the run after allegedly shooting dead three civilians and critically injuring three others in Agago District, northern Uganda. Number RA/249451 Pte Bony Ameny, a resident of Ocini Tetulu village, Kamdini
President Museveni said it was necessary for him to explain why he captured power because some people could easily compare him to Idi Amin.Ten days 29 years ago, President Museveni who had been in power for close
Uganda Cranes earned a slim win over neighbours South Sudan on Friday at Mandela National Stadium to keep the dream of participating at the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations alive. In a closely contest game played under the floodlights, Bevis Mugabi’s sole strike in the second h
The parties to the South Sudan High-Level Mediation in Nairobi, often referred to as the holdout groups, are expected to sign the final agreement in November following the completion of nine protocols on key agenda items. The revelations from the mediation team signal a revival of the fi
Tragedy struck in the early hours of the morning as a couple and their two young children were killed in a suspected arson attack in Buyoboya village, Bulange sub-county of Namutumba district. The incident, which occurred around 1:00 AM, left the community in shock and mourning. The deceased
Following the release of contradicting figures in the 2024 National Housing and Population Census by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) last Thursday, the Monitor now traces how the errors could have come about. In an interview, Mr Vincent Ssennono, the principal statistician and the
It was 9pm and lots of people were still stuck in the long queues both at the VIP area and the general gate at Cricket Oval Lugogo on Friday evening trying to get access to Sheebah’s Neyanziza show. Some had tickets while others wanted to buy at the gate. The police and several bounc
As you journey through the tranquil expanse of Kibale National Park, past picturesque Tooro tea plantations and rows of methodical trees near Fort Portal, an equally captivating sight welcomes you to the Tourism City. The 110-year-old Tooro Golf Club (TGC) lies on your right as you enter
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago recently sent a clear warning to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) councillors that they stand no chance in a fight against him. âThe path they have taken is a dangerous one. If they want to fight me, they should know they canât win that
Fufa celebrated 100 years of existence on Friday as a prelude to the centurion annual general meeting in Wakiso District. However, Ugandan football history dates back to the 19th century when it was first introduced by missionaries. We dig into this storied past in this timeline of events,
