All posts tagged "featured"
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901Big StoryWhy Museveni took NRM MPs to shooting range in Kyankwanzi
Museveni cautioned legislators against engaging in bribery and vote-buying, describing the practice as harmful to democratic integrity and long-term national development.
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1.1KNewsBusega’s New Best Hotel faces closure over explicit content
New Best Hotel has previously been cited in reports as an establishment allegedly facilitating paid sexual activity on-site, raising red flags among...
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786NationalUCC blocks over 500 websites for distributing pornography
UCC however acknowledged that a major limitation in enforcement remains to be users who can still bypass restrictions using Virtual Private Networks...
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689NationalMuseveni urges MPs to prioritise constituencies over foreign trips
Speaking during a campfire session at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi on Monday evening, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni emphasised that effective...
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562EnergyWomen in Energy Forum: ERA champions inclusion as key to Uganda’s energy future
Speaking on Tuesday at the Women in Energy Forum 2026 held at UMA Multipurpose Hall, ERA CEO, Eng. Tibalwa said empowering women...
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711NationalSecurity forces vow tough action as Apaa land conflict turns deadly
Authorities say efforts are now being intensified to restore stability in Apaa, with security deployments, community engagement, and administrative interventions all being...
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1.0KBig StoryGgaba Daycare Murder: Legal body wants mobile court trial halted over fair hearing concerns
In a protest note dated April 13, ULS argues that the ongoing proceedings at Ggaba Community Church grounds violate fundamental fair trial...
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868Big StoryGgaba Murder Trial: Caretaker says suspect posed as samaritan access daycare and stab toddlers
Prosecution Witness, Phoebe Namutebi, a caretaker at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, testified in court, recounting her first interaction with the...
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649FeaturesOrombi slams skin bleaching practice, urges pride in natural beauty
The Archbishop linked the growing trend of skin lightening to both spiritual and health risks, warning that many people, especially women and...
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637NationalMuseveni targets wetlands with new fish farming strategy
“These wetlands we have cannot be effectively utilised using the Parish Development Model funds alone. The Shs1 million is not enough—it requires...
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1.5KBig StorySuspect Okello pleads not guilty of killing four toddlers at Ggaba Daycare
Before entering his plea, Okello briefly requested to consult with his state-appointed lawyers. Following the consultation, the court proceeded to read out...
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692News‘I Am Not Sick’: Tumwebaze defends weight loss, says new looks are intentional
In a message shared on X, Tumwebaze said he had received numerous “quick recovery” messages from friends and supporters concerned about his...
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1.1KBig StoryLaw Society warns Ggaba murder trial risks breaching right to fair hearing
The ULS argues that such an atmosphere risks violating Article 28 of the Constitution, which guarantees every accused person the right to...
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788NationalMuseveni backs revival of wooden cookware after safety tests confirm zero toxicity
In a directive issued March 27, 2026, the President confirmed that a scientific assessment by the government’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear...
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1.3KBig StoryInside Museveni meeting with Iran envoy Majid Saffar at Kyankwanzi
The talks come amid renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries, with Iran actively expanding its footprint in East Africa through partnerships...
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624FeaturesPICTORIAL: Kabaka Birthday Run draws over 130,000 in push to end HIV/AIDS by 2030
This year’s theme, “Men for Good Health to Save the Girl Child and the Fight to End HIV/AIDS by 2030,” placed emphasis...
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1.3KBig StoryULS slams ‘two-tier justice system’ after Museveni says MPs in graft case were forgiven after repenting
Speaking at the NRM retreat in Kyankwanzi, President Museveni stated that some legislators who had been charged with corruption were pardoned after...
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1.1KNationalInside Museveni’s 11-point plan to grow Uganda’s economy 10 times
President Museveni says Uganda already has the capacity for rapid economic expansion if it maximises value addition, efficiency, and resource utilisation.
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822Big StoryEx-Minister Nandutu jailed 4 years, barred from public office over Iron sheets scandal
In its sentencing, the court affirmed that Nandutu unlawfully received and held 2,000 iron sheets that had been procured under a government...
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2.2KFeaturedInside Ruparelia Group’s multi-billion Paradise Island Resort ahead of June opening
The beach is expected to serve as a central attraction, offering guests a curated waterfront experience designed to combine relaxation, scenic views,...
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2.7KBig StorySpeakership Row: Mao hits back at Among, labels her a political ‘refugee’ in NRM
What began as a remark on cooperation has exploded into a full political clash—Norbert Mao now accusing Speaker Anita Among of “gutter...
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1.4KBig Story“You Can’t Enter the Bedroom”: Among, Mao trade barbs as Speakership battle heats up
Addressing Members of Parliament during a high-level retreat, Speaker Among delivered a thinly veiled warning aimed at political actors within the NRM–DP...
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1.1KBig StoryCSO, Mobile money agents, warn new taxes will hurt poor, raise cost of living
Among the most contentious proposals is the increase in excise duty on essential commodities, including fuel, sugar, and cooking oil. Fuel excise...
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862CrimePolice arrest 10 in crackdown on Kampala panga-wielding gangs
Police also impounded four motorcycles believed to have been used in the commission of the crimes, noting that some of the bikes...