Armed robbers raided a wholesale shop in Omiya Anyima Sub-county, Kitgum District, on Tuesday night and escaped with more than Shs10 million in cash, prompting a security crackdown in the area. The robbery occurred at around 8:00 p.m. in Omiya Anyima Central Village, Panyum Parish, according to d
Responding to initial media reports indicating that everything that can go wrong at a private not-for-profit health facility has happened to Catholic Church-owned St. Francis Nsambya Hospital, Ugandans have taken to social media to register their dismay while calling on President YK Museveni to i
For many Ugandans, it would seem natural to expect the President to be among the highest-paid public servants, given the immense responsibilities that come with leading the country, overseeing national security, directing government policy and representing Uganda on the international stage.
The killing of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo by a mob in Kira in Kampala on Friday has renewed concerns about public safety and the growing incidence of mob justice amid reports of murder, robbery and theft in different parts of the country.Gongodyo, 27, was allegedly attacked by an
section of drivers with their taxis parked at Kalangala District headquarters on June 5, 2026 in protest against new operating guidelines. Photo | David Sekayinga A section of taxi drivers on the Kalangala–Masaka route have suspended operations over new guidelines they say will cut daily
One year after assuming leadership of the Rotary Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf, Kin Kariisa, Chief Executive of Next Media Group, has officially concluded his tenure as club president, closing a term marked by community projects, institutional growth, and expanded fellowship.On June 5, 202
The Parish Development Model is steadily reshaping rural livelihoods in Ntungamo District, with Shs46.2 billion already disbursed to 129 parishes to support smallholder enterprises in piggery, coffee, and beans.District officials say the programme is translating into visible household inve
Uganda’s banking sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with total industry assets rising to Shs61.59 trillion from Shs53.12 trillion in 2024, according to an analysis of audited financial results by Business Focus.The results show that a handful of banks continue to dominate the industr
The Police in Serere District have detained Mercy Iyogil, a teacher at Olio Primary School, to assist with investigations into the suspected murder of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier. The soldier’s body was discovered hanging from a mango tree within the school compound.
When President Museveni delivers the State of the Nation Address on Thursay, Ugandans will be listening keenly for the direction he plans to steer the nation in the first year of his seventh term. The SONA is a constitutional mandate under Article 101 (1), delivered at the beginning of eac
