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Old Boys Demand Probe Into Mbarara High School Governance and Land Management

Mbarara – Alumni of Mbarara High School have formally petitioned the Ministry of Education and Sports, raising concerns over deteriorating academic performance and alleged mismanagement of school assets, including...

Former Kilak North Parliamentary Aspirant Remanded Over Shs17.1m Fraud

The former Kilak North parliamentary aspirant, Christopher Ojera, has been arrested and remanded to prison over allegations of obtaining Shs17.1 million from a businesswoman by false pretences. Ojera appeared before...

Court Fines Company Shs75m for Polluting Ngaju Wetland

The Makindye Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court has convicted PRO Industries Pte Limited for illegally discharging untreated industrial waste into Ngaju Wetland in Luweero District. The court, presided over by...

Court Defers Conviction in Child Trafficking Case Involving Law Society Volunteer

Court proceedings involving a volunteer attached to the Uganda Law Society accused of child trafficking were briefly halted after the court declined to immediately record a conviction following the...

Court Remands Suspect in $150,000 Gold Export Fraud Case

A man accused of orchestrating a multi-million shilling gold export scam has been remanded by the Makindye Magistrate’s Court as investigations into the case continue. Ssentumbwe James faces several criminal...

Barber Killed in Police Shooting During Night Robbery Operation in Gombe

Police in Gombe, under the Kasangati Police Division, are under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of a barber during an operation targeting suspected night robbers. The deceased, Amon Tindyebwa, was...

Museveni Calls for Hard Work and Faith at Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving

President  Museveni has called on Ugandans to combine hard work with trust in God, saying this is the true path to success. “Man was created in the image of God;...

South Africa’s Former Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota Dies at 77

South Africa's former defence minister and anti-apartheid campaigner Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 77. He played a key role in the struggle against the racist system of...

14-Year-Old Kololo Junior School Pupil Found Dead

Police in Wakiso District are investigating a suspected suicide involving a 14-year-old pupil at Kololo Junior School in Wakiso Town Council. The incident occurred on the evening of March 3,...

Harvest Money Expo 2026: dfcu Bank Champions ‘Farming as Business’ Agenda

dfcu Bank is accelerating Uganda’s shift from subsistence farming to commercial agribusiness, showcasing structured financing solutions and technical support at the Harvest Money Expo 2026. Held at the Kololo Ceremonial...

Photo: Nelly Witta gifts Vinka with a car

The heartwarming moment, shared in a video on her social media platforms, captured the singer smiling from ear to ear, visibly lost for words as she took in the...

President Museveni graces the launch of Tamini Insurance Uganda

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today launched Tamini General Insurance, Uganda’s first Islamic Insurance firm. Tamini General Insurance is a conglomerate of Saalam Group designed to offer Sharia alternative insurance...

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Joshua Baraka brings hope home as ‘Just Believe Day’ uplifts Kawempe families

Kazo Playground today came alive with more than just music and celebration as hundreds of residents gathered for a day that blended entertainment with...

Govt Axes UEDCL Board Chair, Sends CEO on Leave as Probe Deepens in Power Sector

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has dismissed the Board Chairperson of Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited, Lydia Ochieng-Obbo, and placed Managing Director...

Uganda Unveils Plans to Manufacture Satellites Locally

Uganda has announced plans to begin manufacturing its own satellites, as part of the country’s ambition to enter the global space economy and transition...

Vinka Sets August 21 for Maiden Concert at Lugogo

Ugandan pop star Vinka has officially unveiled the date and venue for her highly anticipated maiden concert, marking a major milestone in her career. After...

Police Recover Illegal AK-47, Arrest Suspect in Kyengera Operation

Uganda Police have recovered an illegal firearm and arrested a 26-year-old suspect following a targeted security operation in Wakiso District, according to police spokesperson...