All posts tagged "Latest-News"
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712CrimeMother in shock as thief steals bag carrying remains of her five-month-old baby
According to Ms Jjumba, financial constraints forced her to improvise transport arrangements for the baby’s body, as she could not afford proper...
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624Campus LinkHigh Court Judge Okalany to deliver landmark lecture on war crimes at Victoria University
The landmark public discourse comes at a time when global attention continues to focus on accountability for war crimes, genocide, and crimes...
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501NationalNew Ssezibwa Arch Bridge to boost trade, connectivity in Kayunga
The Ssezibwa Arch Bridge is the first of its kind in Uganda and is designed with a lifespan of up to 120...
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422CrimeThree arrested over church break-in, stolen items recovered
According to Police Spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, unknown assailants broke into Kavumba SDA Church in Wakiso Town Council on the night of April...
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699NationalFresh Kamuli road crash kills three as death toll hits 12 in three days
Authorities say the pattern highlights growing concerns over road safety, particularly involving heavy commercial vehicles and reckless riding on narrow district roads.
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594NationalMuseveni 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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1.4KBig 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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567FeaturedSudhir leads Nepalese community in blood donation drive as Ugandans Mark Kabaka’s 71st Birthday
The Nepalese diaspora, including investors and residents in Uganda, coordinated the exercise as part of their broader humanitarian outreach, reinforcing ties between...
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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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584FeaturesPICTORIAL: 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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563CrimeKitgum officials arrested for extorting Shs 7,000 to register cattle restocking beneficiaries
According to Deputy RDC Komakech, the duo allegedly charged households Shs7,000 each to be registered under the government initiative, despite the programme...
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1.2KBig 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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852NewsUWA gets new fleet to enhance one health response in hard-to-reach areas
The donation is part of broader cross-border conservation efforts under the Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration, which brings together Uganda, Rwanda, and the...
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841CourtKampala businessman remanded over Shs1.1bn fake presidential project
Court heard that between July 2022 and April 2023, the accused fraudulently obtained USD 286,910 (approximately Shs1.1 billion) from Qatar-based investors under...
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816Big Story“No Selective Justice”: NRM Network demands equal justice after Nandutu jailing in Iron Sheets case
In a statement issued Friday, April 10, the group said while the conviction and four-year jail sentence handed to Nandutu signals progress...
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749Big 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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587NationalStamp duty hike could worsen land conflicts, stall growth of housing sector – BLB warns
Buganda Land Board has warned that the proposed increase in stamp duty on land transactions could fuel disputes, worsen Uganda’s housing crisis,...
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1.2KNationalLIST: Govt names licensed labour export firms amid surge in fraud, exploitation cases
Ugandans seeking jobs abroad have been advised to cross-check recruitment agencies against the official list and seek guidance from the Ministry before...
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790Latest NewsPallisa fisherman killed, dumped in Lake after heated dispute
During the scuffle, one of the fishermen, identified as Oonyu Simon, also known as Obiro, was reportedly assaulted, seriously injured, and thrown...
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1.0KBig 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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798CrimePolice 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...
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755BusinessPHOTOS: Tycoon Sudhir’s One Ten Luxury Apartments nearing completion in Kololo
Rising 15 storeys along Prince Charles Drive, the apartments stand out as one of the most prominent upscale residential projects reshaping the...
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710Big StoryGgaba daycare killer committed to High Court for murder trial
Court documents show that the suspect purchased multiple knives, rented a vehicle, and visited the daycare a day earlier under the guise...
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975NewsMagogo’s mother, Ruth Nakisuyi, dies at 82
According to family sources, Mama Nakisuyi passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon at Kampala Hospital.