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06 Jan '26
The Judiciary has directed that all pre-election petition files pending before the High Court across the country be immediately transferred to the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala, in a move aimed at ensuring consistency, efficiency and timely disposal of electoral disputes ahead of th
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06 Jan '26
Bitcoin has surged after weeks of volatile trading, climbing above the USD 90,000 level. As of 9:42 am IST, it was priced at USD 93,866, signalling potential further upside. Although cryptocurrency markets remain unpredictable, recent momentum has fuelled expectations that Bitcoin could reach eve
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06 Jan '26
Reader modeICPAU Releases December 2025 Examination Resultschimpreports.com17hICPAU 2025 results being released on Monday.The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) on Monday released the results for the December 2025 examinations, marking t
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06 Jan '26
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has strongly criticized a recent NTV Uganda broadcast, accusing it of misrepresenting a public safety message and falsely implying that threats were issued against voters.Captain David K Kamya, Public Information Officer for the 4 Infantry Divisi
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06 Jan '26
As Uganda heads into the final stretch of the electoral calendar, the political landscape in Butambala District has become increasingly turbulent.With 15 January 2026 fast approaching the decisive polling day shifting voter moods and unexpected dynamics are redefining what was once conside
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06 Jan '26
The water levels of Lake Victoria – that the locals call Lake Nalubale – have risen dramatically in recent years, displacing communities, destroying livelihoods, and causing ecological damage – yet public awareness and policy responses remain weak.Despite an article in the New Vision
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06 Jan '26
Kampala — Uganda has approved Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medicine developed by Gilead Sciences, in a move health officials say could accelerate the country’s drive to sharply cut new infections and meet global targets to end AIDS as a public health threat by the end
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06 Jan '26
Police in Kajjansi have launched a manhunt for a boda boda rider suspected of killing his girlfriend, following an incident reported at Bwebajja Police Post on January 2.The deceased has been identified as Halima Nampera, a 38-year-old businesswoman and resident of Kasenge, Entebbe Municip
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06 Jan '26
NRM member Yasini Omari has been declared unopposed in the race for Mayor of Makindye Division following the disqualification of all his challengers by the Electoral Commission.According to the Electoral Commission, a total of eleven candidates who had sought to contest for the position we
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06 Jan '26
Police in Kira Road Division are currently investigating the sudden death of Dr. Tom Patrick Mugizi, a 64-year-old lecturer at Victoria University and MUBS, who was found dead in his bed under mysterious circumstances. The tragic discovery was made on January 3, 2026, after the deceased’s siste