The widow of former minister Arthur Kinyanjui Magugu has been allowed to pursue a case challenging the ownership of a parcel of land in Nairobi worth Sh17 billion.The Environment and Land Court ruled that Ms Margaret Wairimu Magugu should be allowed to argue her case, especially after argu
The Bank of Uganda recently kept the Central Bank Rate (CBR) unchanged at 9.75 per cent, signalling its confidence in the price stability experienced in the economy today.The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) assessed that the current policy stance remains appropriate to support economic act
MBALE: The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recovered over Shs1 billion in fines from traders involved in the smuggling of phones and other electronics in the eastern region.The operation codenamed “You cannot smuggle a phone without paying taxes,” that started three weeks ago, was r
The High Court of Uganda sitting in Kampala on Friday, the 20th of February 2026 dismissed an order for a vote recount in the Kamuli Municipality parliamentary race and has upheld the victory of Masitula Namatovu of the National Resistance Movement.In his ruling, Justice Bernard Namanya al
GULU CITY — Security agencies in Gulu are banking on CCTV footage to track down unknown persons who stole a vehicle belonging to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital last week, as investigations into the incident officially commence.The stolen vehicle, a Land Cruiser hard body pickup, was tak
Uganda’s economy registered an improvement in January 2026, supported by better business conditions, rising consumer demand and increased employment levels, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Report.The report indicates that economic activity continued on an upward trajec
The free movement of people and goods across these borders has facilitated the influx of weapons. The border stretches from Amudat through Moroto, Kotido, Kaabong, and Karenga is particularly porous, allowing communities from neighboring countries to enter Karamoja illegally.Porous borders
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kabale has granted bail to Jolly Jackline Tukamushaba, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Western Uganda.Tukamushaba, who contested for the Rukiga District Woman Member of Parliament seat on the NUP ticket, was on February 6, 2026 charg
Aviation and Outer Space expert Dr. Arnold Agaba has welcomed recent leadership changes at Uganda Airlines, calling them necessary to stabilize the national carrier and position it for long-term sustainability.Speaking to Canary Mugume on Next Big Talk hosted by Next Radio on Tuesday, Dr A
The matter came up before Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa on Wednesday. Through his lawyers, Anthony Asiimwe and Yasin Ssentumbwe Munagomba, Mabirizi applied for bail, stating that he has a fixed place of residence in Kiwomu Zone, Mulago.City lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi will spend mor
