Mbarara University of Science and Technology has celebrated its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, after she was recognized as one of the Top Global Health Leaders under the EDCTP programmes, a major international research platform supporting health innovation in Africa.In a c
In a recent interview, the Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Tom Magambo, outlined a clear vision for tackling the rising crime rates in Uganda. Speaking on NBS Live at 9, Magambo emphasized that while effective law enforcement is crucial, addressing crime in the lon
KAMPALA: Uganda’s finance ministry opposed reinstating suspended Accountant General Semakula Lawrence because the allegations against him relate directly to the government’s financial systems, raising risks to public funds and institutional integrity, court documents show.Semakula is c
As Uganda approaches the swearing of the presidency, new parliament and the subsequent formation of a new cabinet, an important national conversation is beginning to take shape; what kind of leadership does the country need for the next phase of its development?This is not merely a politic
Uganda and Kenya agree on SGR standards to link their conflicting rail systems, advancing the massive regional infrastructure project.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport is requesting 8.3 trillion shillings for the 2026/27 fiscal year, a 40% increase intended to moderni
A drone is believed to have struck Vladimir Putin's lead frigate Admiral Grigorovich in the Black Sea port in a fresh blow to the Russian leader.The vessel, which has been used to pummel Ukraine with deadly Kalibr cruise missiles, was hit in Novorossiysk port, according to Kyiv's drone for
KAMPALA, Uganda – A senior government liaison official has called for urgent reforms in Uganda’s regulatory and procurement systems, warning that persistent weaknesses in enforcement and oversight are threatening public health, food security, and the nation’s economic stability.In a
Handcuffed after his arrest on April 2, 2026, suspect Shafiq Ssewagaba holds up one of the several car number plates he was found to have stolen and hidden to use for blackmailing victims. (Credit: Uganda Police)ENTEBBE, Uganda – A suspected thief who targeted parked vehicles, ripped off
Four of the six summoned Masindi Municipal Council officials by the Masindi district Public Accounts Committee (PAC) boycotted the call to answer financial queries raised by the Auditor General for the Financial Year that ended on December 30, 2025. The officials summoned included the Ac
As digital banking adoption accelerates across East Africa, concerns over cybercrime continue to grow, with fraudsters increasingly targeting unsuspecting users through sophisticated digital attacks.According to the Uganda Police Annual Crime Report 2024, cybercrime-related losses in Ugand
