More than 500 fishermen from Kalangala District have fled to neighbouring Tanzania with their boats following the strict enforcement of new fisheries regulations on Lake Victoria aimed at curbing illegal fishing, authorities said.The measures, rolled out under the national fisheries enforc
At least six people have been confirmed dead and several others injured after a taxi travelling from Sembabule to Nakasongola overturned along the Sembabule–Kampala highway in Gomba District, sparking outrage among residents over delayed emergency response services.Fear and grief have en
Kampala hair shop has been linked to the fraudulent use of a Singapore woman’s credit card, resulting in the theft of UGX 13 million through three unauthorised transactions.The victim, a Singapore citizen identified as Roxanne, says her credit card information was stolen and later used w
Agaba's slogan, “Sanitising the System,” resonated with many students, promising reforms in tuition policies, academic improvements, and better student representation in university governance.Edward Agaba was elected as the 22nd Guild President of Kyambogo University.His victory
Meat dealers in Mbale City have accused veterinary officers and enforcement teams of corruption, theft, and using illegal meat stamps during operations targeting traders. The accusations emerged during a heated meeting held at the Mbale City Chambers on Thursday, which had brought together city a
total of 737 traders affected by floods in Kampala last November have been cleared to receive compassionate support from President Yoweri Museveni, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has announced.Government earmarked Shs20 billion to compensate traders whose businesses were damaged by the No
Okwere says MP absenteeism as a betrayal of public trust, calling it “reluctancy” and emphasising that a legislator who consistently misses sittings is actively choosing to neglect their duty.David Okwere emphasised that attendance in Parliament is a service to the people, not a job.
Uganda’s High Commission in Abuja is embroiled in chaos, with staff protests, internal conflicts, and stalled embassy projects amid unresolved leadership issues.Uganda’s High Commission in Abuja descended into chaos, with staff protesting unpaid salaries and a confrontation with the po
Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze has sharply criticised Democratic Party president Norbert Mao over his bid for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, accusing him of abandoning opposition politics while maintaining leadership of an opposition party.Veteran opposition politician and Mukono M
Kampala, Uganda | A dramatic moment unfolded in Parliament on Tuesday when outgoing Erute South MP Jonathan Odur openly confronted Speaker Anita Among during a tense debate on the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, accusing her of using his name to justify limiting debate on the floor
