You probably remember the name—James Kazini. For years, he was one of the most feared men in Uganda. But behind the military uniform, medals, and headlines was a story far darker than most people ever knew.In the '90s, Kazini was untouchable.
Gen. Henry Tumukunde, a former presidential aspirant and retired senior military officer of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), has ma
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has defended her support for Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law, saying it is her duty to uphold the country’s culture and traditions.Speaking at the giveaway ceremony of Sheeba Kakunda, daughter of Rwampara County MP Amos Kakunda, Among stressed th
Housing Finance Bank has won two national awards for its outstanding efforts in boosting agricultural productivity and supporting Uganda’s small businesses to recover from recent economic shocks.The accolades — the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) Award and the Small
At least 110 people have died in floods caused by torrential rain in central Nigeria, officials have told the BBC.The downpours lasted for several hours, said the head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (Nsema), Abullahi Baba-Arah.He added that "surging
As Uganda prepares to mark the 2025 Heroes Day, the district of Lyantonde came alive with emotion and reverence during a special prayer gathering held at Kaliiro Technical Institute on Friday.The prayers, organized to honor the memory and sacrifices of Uganda’s fallen heroes, brought tog
President Museveni has taken over the chairmanship of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes Region, vowing to promote African-led solutions to longstanding instability.The handov
Security is exceptionally tight at the Nakawa Magistrates Court this morning as veteran opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye returned for a crucial hearing.A heavy deployment of both regular police and the specialized Counter-Terrorism Unit is visible around the court premises.At leas
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has announced the appointment of Damali Ssali as Country Director for Uganda, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to transform its food and nutrition systems.A seasoned development leader with over 18 years of experience a
The African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV), in partnership with the Coalition Against Torture (CAT), has urged political actors, security agencies, and the general public to commit to peaceful and torture-free elections ahead of Uganda’s 2025/2026 general elec
