Govt to Spend Shs56.9 Billion on LC1, LC2 Elections Ahead of Museveni Swearing-In
KAMPALA: The Government of Uganda has approved a budget of Shs56.9 billion to facilitate the long-awaited elections for Local Council One (LC1) and Local Council Two (LC2) leaders, with...
Gold Mine Collapse in Bushenyi Claims Five Lives
At least five people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a gold mine in Kayanga Village, Kyamuhunga Sub‑County, Bushenyi District.
The incident occurred when the artisanal mining pit...
East Kyoga Police Recover 525 Passports in Major Soroti Crackdown on Illegal Travel Documents
SOROTI CITY: Security agencies in Eastern Uganda have intensified investigations into a suspected illegal passport racket after East Kyoga Regional Police recovered an additional 264 Ugandan passports in Soroti...
“Justice Delayed? Besigye’s Trial Hinges on Prosecution’s Evidence “
KAMPALA — The High Court of Uganda in Kampala has adjourned the hearing of opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his co-accused to March 12, 2026, directing the prosecution to...
M23 Spokesperson Killed
The military spokesperson of the March 23 Movement, widely known as M23, has been killed in what sources describe as a targeted drone strike carried out by Congolese government...
Tecno Unveils Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro on Ugandan Market
Africa’s innovative smartphone brand, Tecno Mobile, has officially launched the Camon 50 series in Uganda, unveiling two new devices: the Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro. The launch event...
Proposed NGO Funding Bill 2026 Sparks National Conversation
KAMPALA — Uganda’s civil society sector could soon face one of its most significant regulatory shifts in years following the introduction of the NGO Funding Bill, 2026.
The draft legislation...
Hon. Thomas Tayebwa Says He Can’t Preside Over NGO Funding Bill
Kampala, Uganda — The debate surrounding the proposed NGO Funding Act intensified today after the Deputy Speaker of Parliament indicated he would not preside over proceedings on the bill...
Fik Fameica And Feffe Bussi end their rao beef
The long-standing rift between rappers Fik Fameica and Feffe Bussi has officially come to an end. In a recent television interview, Fik Fameica confirmed what many fans had long...
Hadijah Namyalo asks government to pause law that could ban TikTok
NRM Chief Mobiliser and Senior Presidential Advisor, Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has asked the government to pause any move that could result in a ban on TikTok, instead calling for...
Uganda, UAE Commence Visa Waiver for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced the commencement of a visa waiver agreement between the Republic of Uganda and the United Arab Emirates, easing travel for holders of...
IGP Abas Byakagaba Dismisses Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, Deputy Over Rising Crime
The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has dismissed Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander Richard Ecega, following growing public concern over violent crime in Kampala. Ecega has been replaced by...
