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20 Apr '26
Joseph Walugembe, the executive director of the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (FSME)The executive director of the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (FSME), John Walugembe, has called on local authorities to immediately suspend all demolition operations targeting small
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20 Apr '26
Nakimuli’s death has renewed focus on the key medical risks patients face during and after surgery, even in procedures considered routine.Nakimuli’s death has raised concerns about risks linked to surgery and anaesthesia.Experts highlight complications such as breathing issues,
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19 Apr '26
MONTREUX, Switzerland: The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 (AFC/M23) rebel group announced on Saturday they had made “substantial progress” toward a protocol on humanitarian access and judicial protection, committing to rapid aid deliverie
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19 Apr '26
An emotionally charged image shared online by outspoken businessman Frank Gashumba has sparked a nationwide conversation in Kampala, not because it was real, but because of what it represents.The image, which depicted a street vendor breastfeeding her child as her kiosk was being forcefull
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19 Apr '26
In a sustained effort to address the backlog of criminal cases and ease congestion in correctional facilities, the Kitgum High Court has successfully concluded a five-day Plea Bargaining Camp held at Kitgum Government Prisons.The initiative, led by the Resident Judge, Justice Philip W. Mwa
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19 Apr '26
Former Firebase Crew singer Buchaman, born Mark Bugembe, has revealed a previously untold story about surviving a shooting incident earlier in his life.Now serving as the Presidential Envoy on Ghetto Affairs, Buchaman disclosed that the gunfire which once targeted Bebe Cool, and left him h
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19 Apr '26
Parliament has rejected a proposal by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to allocate an additional 300 billion Shillings for rural electrification in the 2026/27 financial year.Presenting the report of the Committee on Natural Resources, Soroti East MP Herbert Ariko urged the g
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19 Apr '26
police officer from the 21st intake, PC Amecu Lawrence, is currently under detention following an unfortunate incident in which his firearm was stolen. The officer, who is attached to CPS Lugazi, returned home late last night to discover that his house had been broken into while he was out in tow
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19 Apr '26
Lawmakers are demanding the revival of the Rural Electrification Agency, arguing that electricity access in rural Uganda has slowed since its dissolution, even as government insists restructuring would delay progress and worsen existing funding constraints.Members of Parliament have called
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19 Apr '26
Residents of Nkere Village and Corner Zone in Kazo Angola Parish, Kawempe Division, are living in fear following a surge in violent attacks by suspected criminals, with many now considering abandoning their homes.The residents say the situation has become unbearable, with attacks happening