All posts tagged "featured"

From 40 Years to Freedom: How Ssebuufu walked free in Katusabe Murder Case after presidential pardon

Kampala Businessman Muhammad Ssebuufu released from Prison after President Museveni granted him a pardon in the 2015 murder of Betty Donah Katusabe,...

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Mityana LCV Vice, service commission bosses, arrested over abuse of office

Four senior Mityana District officials, including the LCV Vice Chairperson, have been arrested over alleged abuse of office and nepotism in district...

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Museveni to launch Uganda’s first Islamic insurer; Tamini General Insurance Co Ltd

Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to officiate at the mega launch of Tamini General Insurance Company Uganda Ltd, the...

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Parliament urged to fast-track forensic bill

The Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory (DGAL) has urged Parliament to fast-track the Forensic and Scientific Analytical Service Bill, 2025, saying it...

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Supreme Court clears way for Museveni swearing-in after petition withdrawal

The Supreme Court has allowed the withdrawal of a presidential election petition challenging Museveni’s 2026 victory, clearing the way for his swearing-in...

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Molly Katanga has case to answer in husband’s murder – rules Court

The High Court in Kampala has ruled that Molly Katanga has a case to answer in the 2023 murder of her husband...

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Death toll rises to four in Nyagak River tragedy as search continues

The death toll in the Nyagak River taxi accident in Zombo District has risen to four after three more bodies were retrieved,...

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Sports

Rwenzori Marathon secures World Athletics label, qualifies for Oceans Marathon

Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon has secured World Athletics Label Road Race status, becoming East Africa’s first recognised global road race and...

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After street vendors, KCCA moots plan to evict boda bodas from Kampala

KCCA plans to ban passenger boda bodas from Kampala CBD under a new transport regulatory plan that will cap riders at 27,870,...

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Business

URSB unveils 38th Technology & Innovation Support Centre at UVRI

URSB has launched the 38th Technology & Innovation Support Centre at Uganda Virus Research Institute, boosting access to patent services, IP training...

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UWA cuts gorilla permit fees to $600 for low season

Uganda Wildlife Authority has reduced low-season gorilla permit prices from $800 to $600 and unveiled new tourism products including a glass bridge...

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Over 28,300 ex-rebels pardoned since 1986 – Amnesty Commission

Uganda’s Amnesty Commission has pardoned over 28,340 former insurgents since 1986, including LRA and ADF fighters, while reintegrating thousands into communities across...

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ONC’s Namyalo calls for prison reform, seeks presidential mercy as Ramadan gift to Muslims

Hajjat Namyalo Wednesday delivered Ramadan relief to Muslim inmates at Kitalya Prison and pledged to petition President Museveni for possible clemency for...

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UWA’s first-ever census puts Bwindi on map for chimpanzee tourism

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has confirmed 426 chimpanzees in its first-ever census, opening new opportunities for chimpanzee tourism alongside gorilla tracking and...

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Gen Museveni chairs UPDF High Command meeting, commends forces for stability

President Yoweri Museveni Tuesday chaired the UPDF High Command meeting at State House Entebbe, reviewing national security, regional military operations, and praising...

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Uganda receives first batch of injectable HIV prevention drug

Uganda has received its first 19,200 doses of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug supported by the Global Fund and PEPFAR,...

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Court orders TASO to pay Shs190m to Man wrongly put on ARVs

The High Court has ordered TASO to pay Shs190 million in damages to John Wataka after finding the organisation negligently diagnosed him...

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ONC Ramadan drive reaches Kauga Prison inmates, Nakifuma muslims

Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has extended the ONC Ramadan food outreach to Kauga Prison in Mukono and Masjid Yusuf in Nakifuma, delivering essential...

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ACP Emitu takes charge as Kampala Metropolitan Police commander

ACP Emitu Ezekiel Ebapu has officially taken over as Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander from CP Richard Ecega, with AIGP Frank Mwesigwa urging...

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Mao declares bid for speaker of 12th parliament, vows to restore sanity in legislation

Norbert Mao has formally declared his candidacy for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, challenging the NRM’s endorsement of Anita Among and promising...

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Inside the landmark ruling that dealt a Shs1.4bn blow to city lawyer Muwema

The High Court has detailed years of rent arrears, lease breaches and wrongful occupation in a ruling ordering Muwema & Co. Advocates...

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