June 02, 2023
Uganda: Military Police Changes Command
The UPDF Chief of Staff Land Force Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba has today presided over the handover of the office of the Commandant Military Police from Maj Gen Don Nabasa to Brig Gen… Read more »
June 03, 2023
Uganda: School Inspector's Brother Arrested As Murder Investigation Widens Net
The brother of the Bugiri district school inspector David Tenywa Kazungu who was murdered this week has been arrested. His body was found dumped in a pit latrine. Read more »
June 04, 2023
Uganda: Bugiri District Officials Being Investigated for Appointing a Records Assistant As District Health Officer
The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) is investigating Bugiri district officials for appointing a less qualified person to the positions of district health officer and senior health… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Uganda: Alien Skin and a Lesson in Cultivating Brand Love , Loyalty
Musical artiste Patrick Mulwana alias Alien Skin is in the news again. It's another of many scuffles where he emerges, always, as a ghetto champion. This time, there is a video of… Read more »
Uganda: Truck Knocks Two Female Pilgrims Dead At Nsangi
The Police in Nsangi are investigating a fatal accident which occurred in the wee hours of Thursday at St Lawrence Nakati, along the Kampala- Masaka highway. Read more »
Uganda: Someone Wants My Wife, and She Is Going Because I Have No House, Comedian Kapere Cries Out
Jokana Mbuuse alias Kapere, a comedian whose face launched him to stardom several years ago is in dire need of a house, after his wife Lydia Nakandi alias Mama Trump allegedly… Read more »
Uganda: No Amount of Intimidation Will Change Our Stand On Anti Homosexuality Law, Says Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has defended the move to assent to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law, urging Ugandans to remain firm as no amount of intimidation or actions will make… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Uganda: MTN Uganda Takes a Stand Against Digital Fraud
Ugandans are being urged to be vigilant with their mobile money pins to safeguard themselves against digital fraudsters. Read more »
Uganda: President Biden Warned Museveni Against Signing Anti-Homosexuality Bill Prior
President of the United States, Joe Biden had initially sent several warnings to President Museveni, asking him not to assent to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023. Read more »
Uganda: Court Declines Shs50 Million Request for Nagirinya Murder Suspect to Summon Witnesses
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a shs50 million request by one of the suspects in the kidnap and murder of social worker Maria Nagirinya and her driver, Ronald Kitayimbwa… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Lawyer Shot Dead By Unknown Assailants As He Returned Home
Unknown assailants moving on a motorcycle have shot dead a Kampala lawyer before fleeing the scene. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Uganda: Police Officer On the Run After Shooting Businessman He Suspected of Eloping With His Wife
Police have started a manhunt for one of their own who shot at a businessman whom he suspected of having an affair with his wife. Read more »
Uganda: Biden Promises Tough Penalties on Govt for Allowing Anti-Gay Law
The President of the United States of America Joe Bidden has expressed disappointment with the government of Uganda following the enactment of the anti homosexuality act. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Uganda: Anglican Church Hails Museveni for Assenting to Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr.Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has hailed President Museveni for taking a bold step in assenting to the Anti-Homosexuality bill 2023 into law. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Uganda: Spitting in Public Is Now Criminal As Museveni Signs Assents to Five Other Bills
President Museveni has apart from the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023 signed five other bills into law, State House has said. Read more »
Uganda: U.S. Revokes Visas After Uganda Signs Anti-Gay Bill into Law
The United States government has revoked the visa for Speaker to Parliament, Anita Among over the passing and subsequent passing of the Anti Homosexuality law. Read more »
May 26, 2023
Uganda: Police to Establish Mental Wellness Centres for Officers to Handle Anger Issues
In an effort to reduce gun violence by some police officers, the law enforcement agency plans to establish a new department to handle anger management and treat police officers… Read more »
Uganda: NRM MPs Summoned for 10-Day Retreat in Kyankwanzi
Members of the NRM Parliamentary Caucus have been summoned for a 10-day retreat at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi (NALI). Read more »
May 25, 2023
Uganda: President Museveni Asks Kenya to Hand Over Turkana Warriors Who Killed Ugandan Geologists
President Museveni has asked the Kenyan government to hand over to Uganda, Turkana warriors accused of killing three Ugandan journalists and two UPDF soldiers in Karamoja last… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Uganda: Cartoonist Spire Worried for His Life After Exposing Government Failures On Social Media
Cartoonist Jimmy Spire Ssentongo has expressed worry over his life following a successful spell of social media exhibitions against government institutions. Read more »
Uganda: Police Officer Shoots Self Dead
Police in Kassanda district have commenced with investigations into circumstances under which one of their own allegedly shot himself dead. Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Blames House Arrest for 'Losing' 2016 Presidential Petition
Dr. Kizza Besigye has said he would have become the president of Uganda by now had police not kept him under house arrest deterring his movements to legally challenge the election… Read more »
Uganda: Two Fishermen Drown in River Nile
At least two fishermen drowned in the waters of the River Nile after the canoe they were sailing in capsized at Nidirindiri landing site, Palorinya sub-county in Obongi district. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Uganda: Spotlight UG - Birth Does Not Automatically Make You a Citizen of Uganda
Many people think that when you are born in the boundary of Uganda, you automatically become a citizen but this might not be the case according to the National Identification… Read more »
Uganda: Spotlight UG - Falsification of Information, Failure to Register Death, Birth Is a Crime
Officials from the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) have warned the public against falsifying information and failure to register death or birth. Read more »