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Three convicted in murder of five-year-old Soroti pupil

SOROTI, Uganda — The High Court in Soroti has convicted three family members over the murder of five-year-old Joan Faith Apio, a Primary One pupil whose death at Jozan...

‘Ganyegenya’ Taxis Face Removal From Greater Kampala Roads as Government Launches 100-Day Crackdown

KAMPALA, Uganda — Owners of old and mechanically unsafe taxis operating in Kampala and neighbouring districts have been given a fresh warning: their vehicles will be removed from the...

Janet Museveni speaks out for the first in six months

First Lady Janet Museveni has made her first public appearance in more than six months, joining President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in receiving international evangelist Bishop Dr. LaDonna Osborn at...

Two Children Dead, Three Injured as Police Investigate Bunga Home Incident

KAMPALA, Uganda — Police are investigating an early-morning incident in Bunga-Kalungu, Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, in which two children died and three others were injured. The incident occurred at about...

Mother kills two of her Children in Ggaba

At least two children have died and three others are receiving treatment in hospital following an alleged stabbing incident in Kalungu Zone, Ggaba, in Kampala’s Makindye Division. The incident reportedly...

Kabalagala, Mukono Lead as Police Arrest 94 in Night Raids

Police have arrested 94 suspects during a series of overnight operations targeting criminal activities and suspected gangs in the Kampala Metropolitan Area. The operations were conducted on 19 August 2026...

Government Suspends Plan to Scrap Medical Interns’ Shs1m Monthly Allowance

Government has suspended the proposal that would have ended facilitation for medical interns, with the current cohort set to receive a monthly net allowance of Shs1 million. Minister of Health...

UJA Demands Immediate Release of Journalist Remy Asiteza

Association says journalist has spent five days in police custody without being formally charged The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of journalist Remy...

NAGRC&DB to Scale Up Supply of Improved Livestock to PDM Beneficiaries

The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) is set to scale up the supply of improved dairy heifers, poultry and piglets to beneficiaries of the Parish...

NRM backs late Gen Moses Ali’s son, Kassim Ali, as his successor.

The NRM has backed the late Gen Moses Ali’s son, Kassim Ali, as his successor. Gen Ali died on July 18. He was the MP for Adjumani West. As required by...

Old Mutual Unveils Motor Insurance Benefit for Unit Trust Customers

Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda has launched a new enhancement to its unit trust proposition, offering customers  motor comprehensive insurance benefit at no extra cost for those maintaining a...

Benard Feni Honored as Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards

Businessman and Gospel Artist Benard Feni alias Mungu Feni, over the Weekend, received a special recognition award for Entrepreneur of the Year as his company, Euro Gold Refinery Ltd...

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Lavagne Challenges Vipers to Show Courage in Nouadhibou Clash

Vipers SC head coach Denis Lavagne has challenged his players to be brave, dominant and determined when they face FC Nouadhibou in the decisive...

Gulu City Oktoberfest Suspended Over Ebola

The 2026 edition of the Gulu City Oktoberfest has been cancelled after organisers raised concerns over Ebola-related health restrictions, inadequate sponsorship and failure to...

Tycoon Charles Mbire Spotted Wearing Shs1bn Watch

Ugandan businessman and investor Charles Mbire has offered another glimpse into his understated luxury lifestyle after being spotted wearing what appears to be a...

Museveni: Government ready to work with new Tooro king after succession dispute

President Yoweri Museveni has called for a peaceful and lawful resolution to the dispute over the succession of the late Omukama of Tooro, King...

‘Support Arsenal to honour King Oyo’s legacy,’ Archbishop Kazimba tells Tooro people

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has called on the people of Tooro to remain united...