L-R: Captain Denis Oola, Dr Kizza Besigye, and Obeid LutaleLast week inside Uganda’s courtrooms, justice unfolded in dramatically different ways.In one courtroom, appellate judges confirmed a prison sentence for a man convicted of rape more than a decade ago, bringing a long and p
One of the key events on Uganda’s religious calendar is the Martyrs Day celebrated every June 3 to honour the lives and sacrifices of 45 men who, rather than follow edicts of then Buganda King Mwanga II, elected to die for their faith as new Christian converts.Whereas the martyrs were su
Nyamutoro appeared before the committee on Tuesday as Parliament concluded the vetting of President Museveni's new Cabinet appointees.State Minister for Minerals Development Fiona Nyamutoro has said members of Parliament's Appointments Committee challenged her about the targets set of her
For decades, crop farming has been the backbone of livelihoods in Kibuku District. Yet unpredictable weather patterns, declining soil fertility, pests and fluctuating market prices have continued to frustrate farmers, leaving many households struggling to escape poverty.Now agricultural ex
Deceased. The head of the Kasimba clan, Omutaka Kabazi David Nampuuma. Photo | CourtesyThe Buganda Kingdom has been thrown into mourning following the death of the head of the Kasimba clan, Omutaka Kabazi David Nampuuma, a respected cultural leader whose life was dedicated to preserving th
the vibrant history of East African music, few stories capture the true spirit of brotherhood, struggle, and gratitude as powerfully as that of Ugandan legend Jose Chameleone. Known affectionately as the “Bus Corridor King,” Chameleone rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most inf
Liverpool and Manchester United are ready to do battle over West Ham star Mateus FernandesMateus Fernandes has been given the green light to leave West Ham this summer following discussions with the relegated Hammers, and while Manchester United are firmly in the race, Liverpool are closel
Parliament Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth (2nd right) leaves Parliament chambers after presiding over plenary session on May 28, 2026. PHOTO/ PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA X HANDLEThe budget of Parliament has within six years doubled to Shs1.2 trillion, despite the number of elected members of the Ho
The Embassy of France in Uganda has officially opened applications for its 2026/2027 Master’s Degree Scholarship Programme, offering fully funded study opportunities for young Ugandan graduates seeking to pursue postgraduate education in France.The scholarship programme targets Ugandan s
woman has sparked widespread discussion on social media after revealing the outcome of DNA tests allegedly conducted on herself and her four siblings.According to her, the tests showed that only the youngest child is biologically related to the man they have always known as their father, w
