All posts tagged "Latest-News"
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711Big StorySpeaker Among to retire from active politics in 2031
Among’s remarks come amid ongoing political speculation about future leadership alignments within Uganda’s ruling establishment with many pointing at First Son Gen...
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755NewsFallen Kalangala MP, Helen Nakimuli, to be buried on Thursday
Nakimuli was the daughter of a Greek Orthodox priest, Christopher Walusimbi, and Maria Nalwanga Walusimbi, a former district councillor—an upbringing that shaped...
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793CourtShs3.8Bn Scandal: Trial of ex-PS Ssali, others stalled for now a year
State prosecutors allege that Ssali abused her office during the 2021/2022 financial year by irregularly introducing Buyaka Growers Cooperative Society onto a...
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1.1KBig StoryULS warns controversial Sovereignty Bill aims to ‘overthrow constitution’
The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, tabled in the Ugandan Parliament in April 2026, aims to regulate foreign influence by establishing...
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450NewsStudent strikes rock Kumi, Kiruhura schools, property worth millions destroyed
The violent strikes, which occurred on the night of April 16, 2026, involved students of Kumi Technical School and Mburo Secondary School,...
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1.6KObituaryHelen Nakimuli: The Life of Kalangala Woman MP in Pictures, Her Final Moments Before Death
Read about this summarized profile and biography of Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli, tracing her life, career, achievements, and final moments before...
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1.2KNationalMuseveni to commission USD300m Cement Factory in Moroto
The state-of-the-art plant will produce over 6,000 tonnes of clinker per day in its first phase, significantly strengthening Uganda’s domestic cement production...
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1.4KEntertainmentPHOTSO: Namyalo gifts son brand-new car at lavish 5th birthday party
The highlight of the celebration came when Hajjat Namyalo unveiled the sleek vehicle, estimated to cost between Shs100 million and Shs150 million...
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812NationalYumbe police officer dies after losing control of motorcycle on the road
Preliminary police findings suggest the motorcycle’s side stand on which AIP Egwuyu was riding had not been properly folded and struck the...
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788EducationVictoria University among nine varsities cleared for Pharmacy Training as PSU expands capacity
The latest approval nearly doubles the number of accredited institutions compared to previous years, from about four universities in 2024 to now...
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620NationalHajjat Namyalo urges focus on girl education as Ibun Baz Girls hold 2nd Graduation in Iganga
At the function, the newly elected Iganga District LC5 Chairperson, Muhando Shabiru Isabirye of the opposition NUP, commended Hajjat Namyalo for her...
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753CourtAbodo directs Gulu high court to adopt ADR amid rising land disputes in Acholi
Land disputes remain one of the most persistent sources of conflict in Acholi. A 2016 study by Margarete Lagadya found that 32.1%...
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795BusinessUganda’s economy to grow 7.5%, ranks among Africa’s top 5 performers
The figures place Uganda firmly among the continent’s fastest-growing economies, nearly doubling the regional growth rate and reinforcing its upward economic trajectory.
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704NewsSMEs urge tax cuts on mobile money, smartphones to unlock digital economy
The federation says cheaper smartphones would accelerate digital adoption, enabling more Ugandans to access online services and participate in the formal economy.
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664CrimeGuard stabbed in Iganga robbery dies as police recover stolen gun
A sniffer dog tracked the suspects’ trail up to a nearby railway station, while police recovered exhibits of forensic importance, including knives...
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805NewsTwo dead on spot as car, motorcycle collide in Budaka
The Mercedes Benz (registration number UBE 954L, silver) was travelling in the opposite direction when the driver allegedly attempted a careless overtaking...
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1.0KNationalIsingiro tops 2025 district rankings as Kira, Nansana shine climp high
Closely following Isingiro is Kiruhura District with a score of 97.10, while Nansana Municipal Council secured third place with 94.50, marking a...
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2.0KBig StoryFULL LIST: Police released updated contacts for over 1000 sub-county stations
The newly released list covers over 1,200 police stations and posts across multiple regions including Albertine North and South, Aswa West, Bukedi...
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534CrimePolice grill CPS officer filmed assaulting civilian in viral video
KMP Spokesperson, SP Kawala Rachael said although the victim and the officer have since reconciled, the behaviour displayed by the officer remains...
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492BusinessURSB bags appreciation award at UCC suppliers conference
The Bureau plays a central role in facilitating company registration, intellectual property protection, and legal documentation, critical components in Uganda’s drive to...
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837Big 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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690Crime24 students arrested after police officer injured in Koboko school fight
During the operation to quell down the fight between students, officer Thembo Cosmas sustained an eye injury after being struck by a...
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727CrimePolice recover AK-47 rifle at Tausi Bus Terminal in Kampala
Police say the suspect approached a conductor who was loading passengers onto a bus destined for Mbarara and requested that his luggage...
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712NationalUCC 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...