July 11, 2023
Uganda: Man Hacks Wife, Two Children Over Infidelity
A man has hacked his wife and two children to death in Luweero district over suspicion that the woman cheated on him. Read more »
Uganda: Mother Arrested for Burying Newborn Baby Alive, Hours After Giving Birth
Police in Lira City have arrested a 18-year old mother accused of burying her baby shortly after delivery. Read more »
Uganda: URA Asked to Explain Retention of Funds Without Parliament Approval
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has expressed concern over the Uganda Revenue Authority's (URA) retention of funds. Read more »
Uganda: Clerics Warn Muslims Against DNA Testing
Muslim clerics have cautioned parents against jumping onto the trend of DNA testing in order to protect their marriages. Read more »
Uganda: Nine Palm Oil Workers Drown in River Nile
Marine Police in North Kyoga and Albertine region have launched a search for the bodies of nine workers of Maruzi Palm Oil Farm who on Monday drowned in River Nile. Read more »
Uganda: Anyone Who Calls Me Dad Is My Child, I Have No Need for DNA - Dr Besigye
Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) strongman Dr Kizza Besigye has said that he has no purpose for DNA and does not support the current trend where people are doing DNAs. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Uganda: Security Investigates Anonymous Letters By Suspected ADF Rebels Targeting Schools in Kabarole
Security in Kabarole has kicked off investigations into anonymous letters by suspected ADF rebels threatening to attack schools and tea farms in the district. Read more »
Uganda: S.1 Students Disguise As ADF, Write Letter Threatening to Attack Kasese School in Revenge for Punishment
A few weeks after an ADF attack on Rubiriha Secondary School, police have arrested two senior one students who wrote an anonymous letter in which they threatened to attack their… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Backtracks On Ban On Balaalo in Northern Uganda As Gen Saleh Intervenes
President Museveni has in a change of mind relaxed in his earlier stance in which he had banned the settlement or any activities done by Balaalo pastoralists in northern Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Police Hunting for Residents Who Stole Posho From Prison Truck That Had Crashed
Police in Gomba district are looking for residents of Kanoni village who are suspected of looting a prisons truck that was involved in an accident last week. Read more »
July 08, 2023
Uganda: Experts Call for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Security Management
Amidst several emerging challenges including crime and terror threats, experts have called for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in managing security of the country. Read more »
Uganda: Former Erute North MP Charles Angiro Gutumoi, Three Others, Dead in Accident
Former Erute North MP Charles Angiro Gutumoi is dead. Angiro died in a fatal accident with three others this morning in Murchison Game Park. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Uganda: Crashes On Ugandan Roads Kill 77 in One Week
At least 77 people died and as much as 364 sustained injuries in road crashes in Uganda in a period of one week. Read more »
July 09, 2023
Uganda: Among Demands Govt Action to End Rising Road Carnage
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has called on government agencies to come together and put an end to road accidents in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Acted Illegally in Blocking Watoto From Demolishing Uganda's First Cinema, Court Rules
The High Court in Kampala has overturned a decision by Kampala Capital City Authority(KCCA) to block Watoto Church Ministries from demolishing the historic Norman Cinema building. Read more »
Uganda: Socialite Don Zella Asked to Pay Shs20 Million in Case Where She Sued Speke Apartments
The High Court in Kampala has ordered socialite Sheila Nadege also known as Don Zella to pay shs20 million as security in a case in which she sued Speke Apartments in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Socialite Don Zella Ordered to Pay Shs20 Million in Case Where She Sued Speke Apartments
The High Court in Kampala has ordered socialite Sheila Nadege also known as Don Zella to pay shs20 million as security in a case in which she sued Speke Apartments in Kampala. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Uganda: Report - Higher Education in Crisis As Lecturers Exchange Grades for Sexual Favours
Despite ongoing efforts to eradicate sexual harassment and violence at work, a new report has found that women continue to suffer from such abuse. The issue is often far more… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Explains Shooting Dead of Kenyan Fisherman
The UPDF has broken the silence about circumstances under which a Kenyan fisherman was shot dead in Namayingo earlier this week. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Uganda: Enhancing Financial Literacy to Fight Against Banking Fraud
Financial fraud has become an ever-growing concern in today's digital age. As fraudsters employ increasingly sophisticated tactics, the need for individuals to be financially… Read more »
Uganda: City Lawyer Convicted, Fined Shs25 Million, Two Land Brokers Jailed 10 Years Over Fraud
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates court in Kampala has convicted and fined a city lawyer shs25 million and sentenced two land brokers to 10 years imprisonment after being… Read more »
Uganda: Congolese Asylum Seekers Arrested With Over 15 Stolen Cars in Kampala
Two Congolese nationals and one Ugandan are being held by police in Old Kampala for allegedly possessing suspected stolen cars in the city. Read more »
Uganda: Six People Missing After Two Boats Capsize in Lake Victoria
The Police marine are looking for six people who died in two boat accidents on Lake Victoria on Wednesday. Read more »
Uganda: Voter Bribery Scandal Unfolds in Oyam - Two Arrested By Police (Video)
Two suspects have been apprehended by police in Oyam on allegations of voter bribery. Read more »
Uganda: Do or Die - Armed Men Hold Presiding Officer At Gun Point in Oyam North Election
Unidentified armed men reportedly stormed the Wang Lobo polling station in Otwal sub-county, Oyam district causing chaos at the station. Read more »