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Gov’t Launches Nationwide Consultations Before Relaunch of Electronic Penalty System

Gov’t Launches Nationwide Consultations Before Relaunch of Electronic Penalty System

KAMPALA — The government has begun fresh consultations with transport sector stakeholders ahead of the planned relaunch of Uganda’s Electronic Penalty System (EPS) and the Fine Issuance System (FIS), following public concerns that led to the earlier suspension of the automated traffic enforce

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Aging population poses crisis for Uganda as 16 million workers lack pension cover

Aging population poses crisis for Uganda as 16 million workers lack pension cover

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is hurtling toward a systemic social and economic crisis as a rapidly aging population outpaces a retirement savings framework that currently excludes 16 million workers.While the national pension sector appears robust on paper—with assets surging 21 percent to

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Museveni Tells Otafiire to Back Off Crown Prince Muhoozi

Museveni Tells Otafiire to Back Off Crown Prince Muhoozi

President Yoweri Museveni has intervened in Cabinet tensions involving his son, CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba, directing Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire to clarify his position publicly and urging all ministers to support the UPDF’s national and regional contributions instead of engaging i

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Heavy Rains Paralyse Traffic in Kampala as Floodwaters Cover Major Roads

Heavy Rains Paralyse Traffic in Kampala as Floodwaters Cover Major Roads

KAMPALA, Uganda — Heavy rains that pounded Kampala early Thursday morning flooded several roads and disrupted the morning commute, leaving motorists stranded and traffic moving slowly in different parts of the city.Some of the worst flooding was reported along Port Bell Road in Nakawa, w

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Museveni Urges Israel, Iran to Recognize Each Other, Backs Two-State Solution

Museveni Urges Israel, Iran to Recognize Each Other, Backs Two-State Solution

President Yoweri Museveni has called on Israel and Iran to recognize each other’s existence and support a two-state solution, saying it remains the most viable path to lasting peace in the Middle East.Museveni made the remarks as tensions in the region continue to escalate amid the ongoi

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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE Condemn Iranian Retaliatory Strikes After U.S. and Israeli Attacks

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE Condemn Iranian Retaliatory Strikes After U.S. and Israeli Attacks

Debris of intercepted Iranian missile in UAE.Several Middle Eastern countries hosting United States military bases have strongly condemned Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes, describing them as blatant violations of their sovereignty and international law.Iran launched the strikes

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Uganda opposes Syria’s death penalty for murder suspect Vicky Ajok, pushes for release

Uganda opposes Syria’s death penalty for murder suspect Vicky Ajok, pushes for release

Minister Oryem said the government of Uganda was appealing to Syria to forgive Ajok "for whatever crimes they allege against her, because we are very sure, based on what she has told us that she is innocent and did not murder her employer"The Government of Uganda has condemned reports of a

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Apac Police accused of aiding suspects’ escape as security fears deepen

Apac Police accused of aiding suspects’ escape as security fears deepen

Apac, Uganda: Residents of Atar Village in Abedi Parish, Apac Sub-county, have openly accused officers attached to the Uganda Police Force of facilitating the escape and questionable release of two suspected criminals, sparking outrage and deepening mistrust in local security structures.Th

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Apologise or We Meet in Court: Byanyima Dares Netizen Who Called Besigye an Assasin

Apologise or We Meet in Court: Byanyima Dares Netizen Who Called Besigye an Assasin

Dr. Kizza Besigye’s wife, Winnie Byanyima, has fired back at a netizen who accused her husband of plotting to assassinate President Yoweri Museveni, warning that repeated defamatory statements would trigger legal action.She was responding to a comment by Baram Nkahirwa on X (formerly Twi

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Mother Arrested Over Murder of 3-Year-Old Daughter in Nateete

Mother Arrested Over Murder of 3-Year-Old Daughter in Nateete

Kampala – Police in Nateete are holding a 24-year-old woman for allegedly murdering her three-year-old daughter in a domestic incident that occurred in Lusaze Zone, Rubaga Division, Kampala District.The incident happened in the early hours of February 24, 2026, at around 5:00 a.m., accor

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