All posts tagged "Latest-News"
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782Big Story‘Not a rubber stamp’: ULS challenges Museveni over selection of new Permanent Secretaries
ULS argues that the President’s directive to the commission to assess the suitability of the named individuals risks reducing its constitutional role...
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713CrimeWoman arrested as police recover six bags of suspected stolen property at Apac Hospital
The suspect, identified as Ayugi Stella, a tailor from Te Itek Village in Ibuje Sub-county, was arrested after several complaints of missing...
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969NationalMinister Asiimwe urges students to turn research, innovations into businesses
Eng Asiimwe pledged continued government support through training, funding and mentorship to help students develop innovations into viable businesses.
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564NationalApac Municipality recovers just Shs21m from Shs8.142bn PDM disbursements
With more than Shs8.142 billion reportedly disbursed over five financial years, Apac Municipality faces growing pressure to explain the low recovery figure,...
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702FeaturesInside Kings Kids’ strategy for producing top PLE candidates in Pallisa
For the 2026 examinations, the school presented 40 candidates, with Oriide deploying 12 teachers to support their preparation, three teachers per subject,...
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1.2KBig StorySsemakadde celebrates constitutional court ruling, says return home is closer
In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Ssemakadde described the decision as his second major legal vindication this year, saying...
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812CrimePolice arrest 18 suspects in operation against spare parts theft in Kisekka
The police operation follows public complaints about vehicle accessories being stolen from motorists, particularly during traffic jams and when vehicles are parked.
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883Big StoryLaw Society warns against Besigye-style treatment in Elwelu case
The lawyers' body has warned against a repeat of alleged procedural irregularities in the Besigye case and called for access to Elwelu...
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692NationalOver 500 offenders sentenced to clean Kampala public facilities
The 538 convicts, who were sentenced on Monday after being held at Luzira Prison, will undertake unpaid cleaning and sanitation work under...
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1.1KCrimePolice hunt suspect after casual labourer found dead in Ibanda
The suspect is believed to have fled into Queen Elizabeth National Park after the body of a 35-year-old casual labourer was discovered...
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993NewsMP Namatovu supports 2,603 Kamuli candidates with Shs35m feeding package
More than 2,600 examination candidates in Kamuli Municipality are set to benefit from a Shs35 million feeding package provided by MP Mastula...
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824Big StoryPLU suspends physical endorsement for Muhoozi, adopts online campaign strategy
In a directive issued on Saturday, October 31, 2026, PLU General Secretary Twalla Fadil said the decision followed guidance from the organisation’s...
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724Big StoryDigital number plates work, says Presidency as questions over project persist
Hajj Yunus Kakande says Uganda's digital number plate system is operational as government prepares talks with MPs and its Russian technology provider...
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712National193 Police Officers complete Basic Intelligence Course in Masindi
The Uganda Police Force has graduated 193 officers from a two-month Basic Intelligence Course at Kabalye, where a new Shs50 million admission...
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562NationalUganda Pushes for Climate Finance and Green Investment at Global Summit
Minister Cissy Mulondo has highlighted the need for accessible climate finance, technology and stronger partnerships at Global Green Growth Week 2026 in...
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633Big StoryCourt Abates Busiro South Election Petition After Matovu’s Death
In a notice dated Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the court formally confirmed that Election Petition No. 001 of 2026 had abated following...
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1.4KFootballAFCON 2027: Will Uganda’s three new stadiums become ‘White Elephants’?
With more than $317 million reportedly being invested in three AFCON 2027 stadiums, African Collaborations Group CEO Paulo J. Cruz urges Uganda...
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576NationalIG Calls for Stronger Accountability in NDP IV Implementation
Dr Patricia Achan Okiria has urged government institutions to integrate anti-corruption safeguards into NDP IV projects from planning and procurement to implementation...
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848FeaturesMuchomo, Campuser among Ugandan words added to Oxford Dictionary
Muchomo, campuser and detoother have entered the latest Oxford English Dictionary update, highlighting the growing recognition of Ugandan English and everyday local...
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1.8KBig StoryGen Muhoozi Promotes Brig Munanura, appoints him new Intelligence Chief
Oscar Munanura has risen from deputy intelligence chief to head of UPDF defence intelligence after being promoted to Acting Major General by...
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1.7KBig StoryMuseveni makes U-turn on City Square Redevelopment Plan
President Museveni has reversed the controversial City Square redevelopment proposal, halting plans for a commercial complex at one of Kampala’s most historically...
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1.6KNationalKiryandongo Injects Shs652 Million in 20 Boreholes to Expand Access to Safe Water
Kiryandongo District is investing Shs652 million in 20 borehole projects to expand safe water access, with Kibura residents appealing for an additional...
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1.1KBig StoryHow Juba’s Market Restrictions Put South Sudan’s EAC Treaty Commitments Under Scrutiny
By Garang D’Chut Deng On the 5th of October 2026, standing in Kubri Haboba market, the Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Hon....
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1.4KBig StoryMan Jailed for Faking Museveni’s Signature to Secure 15-Year Ferry Deal
Kampala: Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has convicted businessman Nicholus Male for forging President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s signature on government documents in...