Arua City — A police constable has been shot in the stomach by a stray bullet fired by fellow officers during a crowd-control operation in Arua City, as violent mob unrest left two people dead in the early hours of the New Year.According to the West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson, SSP
Stanbic Bank has launched a new housing project in Kasanje, offering a 16.5% mortgage rate to help Ugandans own homesKASANJE, Uganda — Stanbic Bank, in partnership with Quesi Properties, has officially launched the first phase of La Valle estate, a residential development in Wakiso distr
National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential candidate Bobi Wine has alleged that security agencies plan to arrest him before polling day and provoke violence in Mbale City, claims authorities said were not backed by evidence.In a statement posted on social media on Friday, Bobi Wine, the Na
President Yoweri Museveni has directed Major General Apollo Kasiita-Gowa, the Chief Citizenship and Immigration Control Officer in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to ensure that members of the Kuku ethnic community in Kayunga District receive government services as fully recognized Ugandan citi
Sport is a miserable business in which few characters are successful, and then only fleetingly. The Nigerians for instance didn’t even qualify for the World Cup but are one of the favourites to win the title in Morocco.While some teams celebrate qualifying for the Afcon in this era, Ugan
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited – UEDCL has released the approved retail electricity tariffs for the first quarter of 2026 (January-March), as sanctioned by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA).These rates apply to all consumer categories, including domestic, co
On January 1st, 2026, Mukono Police arrested two drivers found driving under the influence of alcohol in separate incidents along the Kampala–Jinja Highway. The arrests were made during the ongoing “#ArriveAlive” operation, which is part of a broader initiative to promote road safety during
TOROROTororo District has been thrown into mourning and shock following the gruesome murder of a 17-year-old student, identified as Achieng Precious Lucy, a resident of Pajwenda North Zone, Pajwenda Ward, Pajwenda Town Council.According to police in Bukedi South Region, the incident
He alleged that NUP campaigns are frequently blocked, disrupted and violently suppressed by security agencies despite strong public support in many districts. He also accused the state of deploying a heavy security presence to disrupt opposition processions and create the impression that NUP lack
BitChat is an internet-free messaging concept highlighted by Bobi Wine as a backup communication tool if online services are disrupted during Uganda’s 2026 elections.Kampala, Uganda: As Uganda heads into the decisive final weeks before the 2026 general elections, a new phrase has entered
