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3 perish in Kampala-Entebbe Expressway crash as driver 'dozes on wheel'

3 perish in Kampala-Entebbe Expressway crash as driver 'dozes on wheel'

The accident occurred earlier today along the Mpala section of the Expressway as the vehicle travelled from Masaka towards Entebbe International Airport.Three people have died following a single-vehicle crash on the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway after the driver reportedly dozed off while d

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Expert shows why Bobi Wine fleeing to exile improves his chances at presidency

Expert shows why Bobi Wine fleeing to exile improves his chances at presidency

The senior columnist argues that exile has historically played an important role in the political journeys of many Ugandan leaders, making Bobi Wine’s departure less of a retreat and more of a potential turning point.Uganda opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine)’s decision to

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NRM Leaders in Apac clash over Shs186m campaign money

NRM Leaders in Apac clash over Shs186m campaign money

According to several local party leaders, the Shs186 million was deposited on January 13, 2026 into Apac district party account at Centenary Bank.Apac, Uganda: A bitter dispute has erupted among leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement in Apac District over Shs186 million that wa

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Africa’s one-dose cure brings sleeping sickness elimination within reach

Africa’s one-dose cure brings sleeping sickness elimination within reach

SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s long battle against sleeping sickness may be approaching its final chapter as a new single-dose therapy gains international regulatory backing. The drug, acoziborole, received a positive scientific opinion on 27 February 2026 from the Committee for Medici

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"Emergency alert": Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

"Emergency alert": Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

Tokyo [Japan], March 14 : Tensions flared in East Asia on Saturday as the Japanese government issued an urgent warning following military activity from Pyongyang.The Prime Minister's Office of Japan, in a post on X, alerted the public to the developing situation, stating: "[Emergency alert

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Suspected Motorcycle Thief Shot Dead While Allegedly Attempting to Escape Arrest in Kisoro

Suspected Motorcycle Thief Shot Dead While Allegedly Attempting to Escape Arrest in Kisoro

KISORO, Uganda — A 26-year-old suspected motorcycle thief has been shot dead in Kisoro District after he allegedly attempted to flee from security officers.The deceased has been identified as Hassan Mwijuke, a resident of Gapfurizo Village in Nyarubuye Sub-county. Mwijuke was reportedly

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CORRUPTION AS USUAL: Questions Raised Over Speaker Anita Among’s Alleged Ugx 500 Million Salary and Expanding Power in Parliament.

CORRUPTION AS USUAL: Questions Raised Over Speaker Anita Among’s Alleged Ugx 500 Million Salary and Expanding Power in Parliament.

Debate is intensifying within Uganda’s political circles over the growing influence of the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, as discussions about the future leadership of Parliament begin to take shape ahead of the next electoral cycle.Questions have also emerged regarding the remunera

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Three Police Officers Arrested Over Murder

Three Police Officers Arrested Over Murder

At least three police officers have been arrested over the murder of a boda boda rider.The officers from Ntungamo are being investigated over their role in the fatal shooting of the commercial motorcyclist aged 26.Identified as Hassan Mwijuke from Gapfurizo village in Nyarubuye Sub-

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BREAKING! Gov’t Cracks Down On Constructors Employing Timber Composite Building Method in Kampala

BREAKING! Gov’t Cracks Down On Constructors Employing Timber Composite Building Method in Kampala

The National Building Review Board, (NBRB) has intensified a crackdown on illegal construction in Greater Kampala Metropolitan, focusing mainly on the prohibited Steel Timber Composite Building Method (STC).The method was banned in 2022 by the minister of Works and Transport, Gen Katumba W

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BIG STORY: Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa Linked to Controversial Night Demolition of Part of Owino Market

BIG STORY: Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa Linked to Controversial Night Demolition of Part of Owino Market

A fresh controversy has emerged in Kampala after part of the famous St. Balikudembe Market, popularly known as Owino Market, was reportedly demolished during a night operation. The market, one of the busiest trading centers in the city, woke up to confusion and tension as traders found sections o

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