JUganda’s environmental watchdog has sent a strong warning to developers after the arrest of prominent Jinja businessman Magan M. Patel over alleged illegal encroachment on the Bugembe wetland, a critical ecosystem along the Jinja–Iganga Highway.The National Environment Management Auth
KAMPALA, Uganda — Opposition leader Kizza Besigye decried what he called ongoing persecution Tuesday as the High Court entered not guilty pleas on his behalf after he and two co-accused refused to respond to amended treason charges.The retired colonel told Justice Emmanuel Baguma that he
ZOMBO — Health authorities in Zombo District have called on political leaders and Members of Parliament to urgently lobby for the extension of national grid electricity to the newly commissioned Amwonyu Health Centre III in Akaa Sub-County, citing the need for reliable power to fully optimize s
Anthony Joshua is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Nigeria following a fatal car crash that killed two of his friends. According to reports, the boxer has “searing pain" in his knees but suffered no fractures as he was pulled out from the wreckage after the car he was travelling in
Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackoutUgandan politician and opposition leader Bobi Wine is encouraging his constituents to download Jack Dorsey’s decentralized peer-to-peer messaging service, Bitchat, in the lead-up to the country’s election, allegin
In her heartfelt message, Byanyima admitted that she wishes Anselm embraced his Ugandan roots, cut his hair and dressed normal for the conservative Ugandan gazeWinnie Byanyima, the respected Executive Director of UNAIDS, recently shared a deeply personal message about her son, Anselm Besig
The late renowned traditional healer, John Kabango, was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kahugye Sub-county, Ndorwa West, with a heartfelt call to parents to instill positive values in their children.Born on May 18, 1925, John Kabango lived a fulfilling life of 100 years and 7 months,
Tension and confusion marked a political gathering in Mubende Municipality after members of the National Unity Platform who had earlier defected to the National Resistance Movement made an abrupt return to NUP, citing what they described as empty promises from government officials.The grou
Mpigi — State House has dismissed claims that the severe traffic congestion experienced along the Kampala–Masaka Road earlier this week was caused by road closures linked to President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign activities in the Greater Mpigi area.Thousands of travelers returning to
Uganda became one of the first teams to exit the 2205 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after finishing last in their groupThe East Africans failed to win any game, losing to Nigeria 3-1 in the final group game on Tuesday eveningThe Uganda Cranes will get a sizeable amount of money f
