When Yoweri Kaguta Museveni first emerged from the bush in January 1986, Uganda was exhausted by coups, economic collapse and years of violent political instability.At 41, he looked nothing like the ageing strongmen who dominated African politics at the time. He spoke the language of “fu
Butambala County Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Central Uganda, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, together with 24 co-accused persons, has applied for bail before the International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala as they await trial on terrorism cha
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has opened up about her rise from humble beginnings to one of Uganda’s top offices, describing herself as a lifelong hustler.“All my life, I’ve been a hustler,” Among said. “I began as a housemaid, then made it to Centenary Bank as a teller
KAMPALA, Uganda — Motorists using the Nateete–Nakawuka Road corridor should prepare for significant traffic disruptions beginning Friday as the Ministry of Works and Transport closes a section of the road for drainage construction.The ministry announced Wednesday that the stretch betwe
At least 20 civil servants have been dismissed from public service in Luwero District over abandonment of duty and drunkenness. According to a report by Luwero District LC5 Chairperson Erastus Kibirango covering the period between November 2025 and February 2026, the District Service Commis
MBARARA, Uganda — Police in Mbarara City are investigating the killing of a first-year student of University of St Joseph Mbarara who was allegedly attacked by unknown assailants while returning to his hostel.The deceased has been identified as John Patrick Abenawe, 24, a Bachelor of Edu
Molly Katanga has accused investigators of building a murder case against her before forensic results were available, as the defence intensifies its attack on the credibility of the police investigation into the death of businessman Henry Katanga.Molly Katanga on Tuesday accused police of
The backlash against Speaker Among intensified when she appeared at President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony on May 12, 2026, wearing a yellow Oscar de la Renta Flower embroidered designer outfit estimated at Shs 42millionOpposition legislator Betty Nambooze has come out in defense of t
Former Miss Uganda Hannah Karema has shared her views on relationships, urging men to focus on improving themselves financially before pursuing serious romantic relationships.Speaking in an interview with a local television station, Karema said men should prioritize personal growth and fin
Former Bayern Munich and Iran star Ali Karimi has reportedly had his assets seized by the Islamic Republic after apparent criticism of the regime in the country.Karimi, nicknamed the 'Asian Maradona' after Argentina legend Diego, played for Bayern Munich between 2005 and 2007, while he als
