Inside emerging female-only gangs taking over Kampala streets
A female-only street group is gaining attention in Kampala as it challenges the male-dominated “Egaali” culture surrounding musicians.A new image of street identity i...
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Police arrest father, brother of man wanted over alleged cannibalism in Lwengo
Police in Lwengo District are holding the father and brother of a man wanted for alleged human cannibalism.The arrested people have been identified as Hussein Lule, 61, t...
MPs Press Government to Compensate Karuma Dam Project Victims
Parliament has renewed pressure on the government to compensate people displaced by the Karuma Hydropower Project, as MPs also questioned the slow expansion of electricit...
Makerere jumps 149 places in latest global university ranking
Makerere University has risen 149 places to 776th globally and moved to 11th in Africa in the July 2026 Webometrics rankings.Makerere climbed from 925th to 776th globally...
Ntungamo Leaders Raise Quality Concerns Over Kitwe–Bugamba Road Works
Residents and local leaders fear poor materials and delayed works could shorten the lifespan of the road and waste public funds if corrective action is not taken.Resident...
Pallisa RDC Begins Enforcing Balaam’s Directive on Alcohol Consumption Before 3pm
Pallisa authorities have begun enforcing a directive restricting alcohol consumption before 3pm, as district leaders launch a security and service delivery assessment acr...
Besigye Trial Opens In His Absence, first Prosecution Witness Testifies
The High Court in Kampala began hearing the treason case against jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye in his absence. At the commencement of the trial, the prose...
Museveni calls for stronger gov’t-private sector partnership to drive industrialisation
President Yoweri Museveni has called for a stronger partnership between government and the private sector to accelerate Uganda’s industrialisation, deepen regional inte...
Besigye associates Ingrid, Nyanjura go into hiding after arrest threats as case resumes
The two opposition figures, who have attended almost every court session since Besigye was charged, are said to have received information that they would be targeted if t...
Uganda Clarifies Who Qualifies for Tax Remission as Musasizi Sets Out Criteria
Uganda’s Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has clarified the conditions and procedure taxpayers must meet to have tax liabilities considered for remission under Section 4...