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Museveni cash donation to Mbarara Vendors Sacco goes missing
August 9, 2024 by URN
Over Shs 39 million out of the Shs 60 million recently donated by President Yoweri Museveni to Mbarara Central Market...
Nigeria authorities warn against calling for coup after protests
August 9, 2024 by VOA
While nationwide protests appeared to have ebbed Tuesday, the Nigerian government said it will not tolerate calls for coups after...
UWA rewards six districts with Shs 3bn for conservation efforts
August 8, 2024 by URN
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has disbursed over Shs 3.15 billion cash towards six districts surrounding Murchison Falls National Park...
Ubos to conduct post-enumeration survey to validate census results
August 8, 2024 by Ernest Jjingo
In line with international best practices of conducting a National Population and Housing Census, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos)...
Cooperatives cash: DPP seeks arrest warrant for lawyers Matovu, Makada
The director of public prosecutions (DPP) has asked the Anti-Corruption court in Kampala to issue a warrant of arrest against two lawyers who are accused of swindling billions of cash meant for Busoga Growers Cooperative Union.
Ggaba lodge attendants on the run after death of client
Police have launched a manhunt for the attendants of Wave Inn Lodge in Ggaba, Kampala over the suspicious death of their client, Livingstone Mugaga.
Staffing crisis hits Kyambogo, university to hike tuition fees
A staffing crisis has forced Kyambogo University management to resort to part-time lecturers.
Ssemujju: We are forming a new party
IBRAHIM SSEMUJJU NGANDA, the member of parliament for Kira Municipality and a prominent figure in the FDC-Katonga faction, has announced the group’s intention to form a new political party.
Audit report exposes holes in how political parties spend public funds
Several political parties failed to account for Shs 842.1 million advanced to them by the Uganda Electoral Commission, according to the auditor general’s report on the financial statements of the Electoral Commission for the year ended June 2023.
Nigeria arrests protesters with Russian flags
Nigerian police said on Tuesday they had arrested more than 90 demonstrators carrying Russian flags at protests triggered by economic hardship.
Why Uganda’s Gen Z protests are falling short: A closer look at the obstacles
In recent months, Generation Z across Africa has increasingly mobilized to challenge their governments. Youth in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda have led protests against perceived government incompetence and corruption.
Aga Khan's new hospital to reduce Ugandans' medical tourism
On April 27, 2024 Aga Khan University hospital’s specialized outpatient facility opened in Nakawa, quickly attracting patients from across Uganda seeking advanced medical care.
Minister Anite embroiled in diplomatic controversy
Neither the British high commissioner to Kampala nor the UK Export Finance (UKEF) officials have met state minister for Investment Evelyn Anite to discuss any issues related to the Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) infrastructure development project at Namanve.
Can govt end the cycle of medical interns’ protests?
In Uganda, it has become commonplace for medical interns to stage protests, which often result in arrests and detentions, particularly when their internship period approaches.
NCS’ Ogwel and the underlying questions
It is a week since the permanent secretary of the ministry of Finance, Ramathan Ggoobi wrote a letter to the National Council of Sports (NCS) chairman, Ambrose Tashobya.
Youth blame politics as jobs and militarization of society
Youth leaders and activists have criticized the degenerative and corrupting practice of turning politics into the most paying job and a selfish die-or-do scramble without regard for social cohesion and common prosperity.
Police denies CID boss Ntabu tortured anti-corruption protestors
Police have refuted allegations that Kampala Metropolitan CID commander Joel Ntabu was involved in torturing suspects arrested during the recent anti-corruption protests.
Police hunt for landlord after body is discovered inside septic tank
Police have initiated a hunt for a landlord, Joseph Sebugenyi after a body was discovered in a septic tank at his property in Namungoona, Rubaga Division, Kampala.
Kyagulanyi rallies youth to intensify anti-corruption protests
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi has urged the youth who participated in the #March2Parliament protests against corruption to stay resolute and continue causing what he termed as "good trouble."
MP Ssemujju, mayor Nyanjura remanded over anti-Kenya protests
Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and Kampala deputy lord mayor Doreen Nyanjura have been remanded by the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's court on charges of common nuisance.
MPs bribery: Namujju, Akamba released on Shs 50m cash bail
The Anti-Corruption court in Kampala has granted a Shs 50 million cash bail each to three members of parliament facing corruption charges.
Nigeria President Tinubu calls for end to hardship protests
Nigeria’s leader called for an end to mass protests over economic hardship, saying the rallies have turned violent and blaming “a few with a political agenda” for driving them.
Assessors ask court to convict former LRA commander Kwoyelo
Court assessors have asked judges at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High court to convict former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Details emerge on ex-convict Otim shot dead in Mulago
Fresh details have emerged about Simon Peter Otim who was shot dead on Thursday night at Sebina Zone-Kaleerwe, Mulago III Parish, Kawempe Division.
98 Congolese police officers, 2000 civilians flee to Uganda as rebels capture Nyamilima town
At least 98 Congolese National Police (NPC) officers and more than 2,000 refugees have entered Uganda after the M23 rebels captured Nyamilima town.
13 killed in Nigeria anti-govt protests, dozens arrested
Nigeria's police on Saturday arrested dozens of protesters and fired teargas to disperse those trying to march to government offices in the capital, Abuja, on a third day of demonstrations over a cost-of-living crisis.
Govt scales up living standards in refugee-hosting communities
Since 1959, Uganda has consistently welcomed refugees from various countries, maintaining an open-door policy towards refugee management.
20% budget bribe: How Museveni 'trapped' MPs with pen recorder
The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Mariam Wangadya has testified in the Anti-Corruption court about how MPs solicited a 20 per cent bribe from UHRC's total budget.
High court blocks burial of rebel leader Lakwena’s father
The High court in Gulu has issued a temporary injunction blocking the burial of Severino Kiberu Okoya, a self-styled prophet and father to former Holy Spirit Movement rebel leader Alice Auma Lakwena.
Kenya confirms outbreak of mpox disease
Kenya's ministry of Health has dispatched healthcare workers to Taita-Taveta County, where a case of mpox was detected this week.
Cheptegei bags another gold medal at Olympics
Reigning World Record (WR) holder for both the 5,000m and 10,000m, Joshua Cheptegei has set a new Olympic Record in 10,000m race at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.
Human rights dons, lawyers slam Ugandan courts, chief justice over independence
Uganda's leading constitutional and human rights lawyers have launched scathing attacks on the judiciary and chief justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, demanding a return to the rule of law and constitutionalism.
8 suspects escape from Sheema Central police station
Police in Greater Bushenyi have launched a manhunt for eight suspects who escaped from Sheema Central police station.
Sudan military leader survives drone strike that killed 5
Sudan's military leader, Gen Abdel-Fattah Burhan, survived a drone attack Wednesday on an army graduation ceremony he was attending in the country's east, the military said.
Chinese national Dai Jie remanded to prison over murder
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's court has remanded a Chinese national, Dai Jie, on charges of murder.
Museveni donates Shs 1.2bn to ghetto youths in Kampala
President Yoweri Museveni has donated over Shs 1.2 billion to ghetto youths in the Kampala metropolitan area.
Finance declares Ogwel unfit to continue as NCS accounting officer
The ministry of Finance has declared Dr Benard Patrick Ogwel, general secretary of the National Council of Sports (NCS), unfit to continue as the council's accounting officer.
TotalEnergies acquires majority stake in Bujagali power dam
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to acquire a major stake in Bujagali Energy Ltd, buying out Norwegian-owned SN Power Invest.
Mukula stakes Shs 10m bounty on driver who killed ex MP Aleper
Captain Mike Mukula has announced a Shs 10 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of the driver responsible for the death of former Moroto Municipality MP Simon Peter Aleper.
7 Chinese nationals fined Shs 217 million for disturbing Lwera wetland
The Utilities, Wildlife, and Standards court has imposed a fine of Shs 217 million on seven Chinese nationals who pleaded guilty to disturbing Lwera wetland.
USA: How corruption is destroying Uganda
Endemic corruption in Uganda continues to be a serious problem and a major obstacle to investment, according to the US Department of State’s latest 2024 Investment Climate Statements: Uganda.
UIA boss: Minister Anite lied about British envoy meeting
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) director general Robert Mukiza has revealed the underlying tensions between the agency and State Minister for Investment Evelyn Anite, stemming from disagreements over honorarium and price variation payments for the Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) infrastructure development project at Namanve.
Massive forgery scandal rocks Police Training School Kabalye
A massive forgery scandal has hit the Police Training School Kabalye in Masindi District, leading to the arrest and charging of 69 trainee police officers.
HHV Uganda: Transforming lives of the hearing impaired
Heal His Voice (HHV) Uganda has revolutionized listening and spoken language for the deaf and hard of hearing.
NSSF’s investment strategy leading to massive losses in workers’ savings
When it comes to talking at great length and with growing enthusiasm about the numerous accolades collected in their trophy cabinet over the years; East Africa’s largest provident fund by asset value — National Social Security Fund Uganda [NSSF] doesn’t shy away from the spotlight.
OTIC Foundation equips Ugandans with AI skills
As artificial intelligence (AI) applications and systems continue to proliferate, with widespread use of platforms such as ChatGPT, Meta AI, Perplexity, and Brain Task AI, many people are becoming increasingly wary of being replaced by these technologies.
Law courts weaponized against political protesters
At least 32 protesters have been released either on police bond or granted bail by court after their arrest last week for participating in the march to parliament protests.
I am here to stay – Speaker Among
Over the weekend, the speaker of parliament, Anita Among, declared her intention to remain in her position despite growing calls for her resignation.
Activists petition UHRC over claims of police sodomising suspects
A section of human rights activists has petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) over suspects who were allegedly sodomised whilst in police custody following their arrest during the anti-corruption protests.
Guinea moves to reduce, limit presidential term
Guinea's transitional authorities on Monday presented a draft of a new constitution that will reduce and set presidential term limits and potentially allow current military leader Mamady Doumbouya to participate in the next presidential election.
Irony of poor health, illiteracy and suffering lying between Mulago hospital and Makerere University
A reporter once said there were flocks of houseflies on the roads of Katanga and with every step he took, the flies took off like helicopters, landing on children’s heads and food as though they were the airstrips.
7 Chinese investors plead guilty to disturbing Lwera wetland
The Standards, Utilities, and Wildlife court has convicted seven Chinese investors on charges of disturbing Lwera wetland by drilling.
Uganda, Rwanda put on high alert over Mpox outbreak in DRC, Burundi
The East African Community (EAC) secretariat has issued a notice to Uganda and other countries neighbouring Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the outbreak of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox.
South Africa's ANC expels ex-President Zuma
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from his longtime political home, the African National Congress, after throwing his support behind a rival political party and campaigning for it ahead of May's game-changing elections.
Man, 20, arrested in Fort Portal over raping 104-year-old woman
A 20-year-old man Mbusa Byamukama has been arrested for allegedly raping a 104-year-old woman in Fort Portal, western Uganda.
DRC accuses Rwanda of jamming its aviation system
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has accused Rwanda and the M23 rebels of jamming its aviation system in the war-troubled province of North Kivu.
40 arrested in Arua over 'terrorizing' residents
Police have rounded up over 40 suspected criminals for allegedly terrorizing Arua city residents.
Rwandan arrested in Rukiga for raping own 6-year-old daughter
A 47-year-old Rwandan national Fosta Twizemana has been arrested for allegedly defiling his six-year-old biological daughter.
