The High Court in Kasese has acquitted five men charged with murder and aggravated robbery over the killing of a local council chairperson, citing insufficient evidence and critical gaps in the prosecution’s case. The court also freed a sixth accused person in a separate murder trial.The
cement company that arrived in Karamoja with the blessing of the President is now facing a very different reception from the region’s people — not over its factory, but over an advert.Yaobai International, the holding company behind the Yaobai Cement plant in Nadunget Sub-County, Morot
KAMPALA, Uganda — Drama unfolded in Kampala after a property dispute between former lovers escalated into chaos, with reports alleging that armed police officers fired live bullets to disperse a crowd during the confrontation.The incident reportedly occurred at the residence of businessm
Kumi, Uganda — Residents of Ongino in Kumi District have appealed to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to help them recover hospital land which they claim was erroneously sold to an unknown person believed to be a soldier.According to residents who spoke to this publ
If you have been following the exchange rate lately, you already know the story. The Uganda shilling has been under sustained pressure against the US dollar, and for ordinary Ugandans who are either receiving money from a relative abroad, running a small business, or simply trying to save, that d
Jane Atuhairwe (C), Branch Business Manager at Pearl Bank, Jinja Branch, Dr. Cissy Kityo (2nd L), Executive Director, JCRC, together with teams from Pearl Bank and Joint Clinic Research Centre in Jinja today, in commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day, which also doubled as the regional Bone Marro
Social media has in recent days been awash with claims that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rejected Hoima City Stadium, one of Uganda’s flagship infrastructure projects ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The reports, which were widely shared across multiple soci
Matheus Cunha scored a brace for Brazil against Haiti (Image: Getty Images)Matheus Cunha's mother was seen shedding tears of joy as her son scored twice for Brazil at the World Cup. The versatile attacker is amongst several Manchester United players who have shone on the global stage acros
heated exchange on social media has seen Sedrack Nzaire Kaguta, a close relative of President Yoweri Museveni, dismiss claims that he could flee into exile should the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) lose power.The debate erupted after an X user questioned whether Nzaire was prepa
Ask Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi what he thinks about the Kasambya County legislator, Mr Daudi Kabanda, and he will tell you that “Kabanda is one of the most intellectually ungifted Ugandans, with low levels of education”. The legislator lays no claim to having attained much in terms o
