General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga to Major General and appointed him Deputy Commander of UPDF Land Forces, replacing Major General Francis Takirwa, who died after an illnessThe Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor fo
Uganda’s flag carrier has this week made headlines for all the wrong reasons after it was revealed that Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer, will not serve in the position beyond July. The departure comes after the national carrier received a bad rap following a string of governance
Catherine Kijjagulwe has been named head of markets at Absa Bank Uganda. Learn more about her professional background in financial markets and her new leadership role at the bank.KAMPALA, Uganda — Absa Bank Uganda has named Catherine Kijjagulwe as its new head of markets, the bank announ
State House has dismissed reports that President Museveni appointed Kadaga, Otafiire and Muhwezi as new “historicals” to the NRM CEC, saying no official communication has been issued.State House Press says reports of President Museveni appointing new CEC members are not false (Photo/Co
A man has been arrested for illegally modifying his Mark X car into a Pickup.Without divulging the identity of the culprit, SP Michael Kananura, the Traffic Police Spokesperson said in a statement today, Friday, February 6, 2026 that the vehicle was impounded at Jinja Bridge after it was f
Teso/Karamoja – Several parliamentary candidates who lost in the just concluded elections across Teso and Karamoja have started holding meetings with those who were elected to ensure that they vote for DP Party Chairman Mr. Norbert Mao for the speakership of the 12th Parliament.In secre
A dramatic moment stole the show at the burial of Buganda’s Ssabalangira, Godfrey Kikulwe Musanje, in Kasawo, Mukono District on Thursday, when State Minister for Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, publicly scolded newly-elected Nans
Two Police officers have been killed and dumped in a nearby bush by unknown assailants. The tragic incident occurred on the night of February 5, 2026, along Busota-Kisozo Road at Naibowa village in Kamuli District, leaving the local community in shock.The victims have been identified as Ai
Luwero District — Police in Luwero District are investigating an incident of aggravated robbery targeting electoral materials that occurred in Makulubita Sub-County, Katikamu County South.According to a press statement issued by ASP S. Twiineamazima, the Savannah Region Police Spokespers
Steven Tendo, a Ugandan minister and nursing assistant who moved to Vermont in 2021 while seeking asylum, was detained in Shelburne on Wednesday morning by federal immigration agents, according to the union he’s a part of and the advocacy group Migrant Justice.Tendo was detained by U.S.
