Patrick Onyango, spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police | CourtesyTwo robbers in the early hours of March 29, 2025, armed with a panga (a large machete) tried to rob the Seeta Sonde Myami Supermarket in
The Church of Uganda has firmly opposed the government’s proposal to collect school fees through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), arguing that the policy would negatively impact the development of schools.Dur
A retired Ugandan army officer who was once close to President Yoweri Museveni found a new and important job after leaving the government. Colonel (Retired) Fred Mwesigye, who was part of Uganda’s military and politics for many years, is now in a powerful posi
The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have announced plans to establish their own banking system in areas under their control in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signaling their continued hold over the region.
Big changes are happening in Uganda’s electricity sector as UMEME’s 20-year concession officially comes to an end on March 31. With this shift, many people have been concerned about what will happen to UMEME workers.
On NBS Barometer, political leaders discussed the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s support in Central Uganda, concerns about corruption, and governance issues. The conversation reflected different views on the reasons behind NRM’s losses in the region an
Renowned Ugandan musician King Saha found himself in a dangerous situation on Saturday night after an enraged crowd in Ibanda district turned against him for incorporating politics into his musical performance.The incident occurred at Kanuzire Food Hub during th
Burkina Faso's recent pronouncement of free education for all citizens, plus the provision of free textbooks for primary school children, ha
Jinja Magistrate’s Court has remanded two suspects to Kirinya Prison over the murder of Robert Hausvik, a 39-year-old Norwegian national, after forensic evidence contradicted their claims of suicide.Hausvik, known as "Katongole" among friends, was found dead o
Faridah Nambi, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer in the Kawempe North by-election, has alleged that the Electoral Commission (EC) declared her opponent, Nalukoola Luyimbazi, as the winner by mistake.
