Uganda has launched a major shift in its digital infrastructure strategy with the rollout of the National Internet Protocol Exchange (NIPX), a system expected to keep internet traffic within the country, cut costs, and improve the speed of online services. The platform, developed under the National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (National Information Technology Authority Uganda), is […]

Retired Major General Matayo Kyaligonza has fronted his son, Philip Kyaligonza, to replace his late brother Banura Peter as Kikuube District chairperson. Banura died following a road accident at Butyamba village in Kikuube Town Council, where he was knocked by a speeding Toyota Hiace taxi, commonly referred to as a “drone.” Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke […]

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has dropped Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi as its parliamentary whip following his defection to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).  He has been replaced by Soroti Woman MP Ann Adeke. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among announced the changes, dismissing claims from some opposition legislators that Nsibambi was confused […]

Government has unveiled an ambitious financing plan exceeding Shs1 trillion to accelerate Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with major investments targeting sports infrastructure, transport, health services and hospitality. Presenting a statement to Parliament, Minister of State for Sports Peter Ogwang said the preparations are being implemented through a coordinated, whole-of-government […]

Top-performing students in Hoima and Kikuube districts have been recognised under the 2026 Best Performers Awards (BPA), in a move aimed at strengthening academic excellence and supporting education in the Bunyoro sub-region. CNOOC Uganda Limited organised the awards ceremony in Hoima City, bringing together local leaders, education officials, and industry stakeholders, including representatives from the […]

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament, saying corruption continues to undermine Uganda’s development and could derail progress if left unchecked. Addressing legislators at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi (NALI), where they have been attending a week-long retreat, Museveni stressed that the fight against corruption must remain a top […]

Proceedings in the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the murder of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, were abruptly halted after the accused told court he was unwell. “I am unable to proceed with the current session because I am not feeling well,” Onyum told the court, prompting presiding […]

Journalist Ronald Mulwana has been rushed to hospital after a Prisons vehicle transporting suspect Christopher Okello Onyum rammed into members of the media at Ggaba Community Church grounds in Makindye Division, where his trial is ongoing. Mulwana had been assigned to cover court proceedings involving Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the murder of four […]

The father of the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, Mr. Besweri Kaddu, has passed on. Mr. Kaddu passed away yesterday at Mengo Hospital, where he had been hospitalised. His death was confirmed by Archbishop Kaziimba. “Brother Bishops and Maamas, clergy, and all God’s people, praise God […]

The Court of Appeal has ordered MTN Uganda Limited to pay Shs 50 million in general damages for trespassing on the land of Ocur Odwe Julius Peter in Dokolo District. In 2012, MTN Uganda embarked on a project to extend telecommunications connectivity to Dokolo District. During the implementation of the project, the company laid fibre […]

A quiet but meaningful shift is unfolding in Uganda’s financial sector, one that is beginning to redefine what a local bank can become. Pearl Bank’s results for the year ended December 2025 point to a strong growth story. Profit after tax rose by 34 percent to Shs 47.3 billion, customer deposits increased by 43 percent […]

A newly constructed and upgraded laboratory has been commissioned at Kaabong General Hospital in the Karamoja sub-region, in a move expected to strengthen diagnostic services and disease surveillance. The facility, funded by the U.S. Department of State at a cost of approximately $400,000, is expected to improve detection and response to infectious diseases, including HIV, […]

Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre has denied all the charges against him. Appearing before pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering four children at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre. The public court sitting is ongoing at the Ggaba Community Church grounds. […]

The trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, commenced on Monday during a High Court session held at the scene of the crime in Makindye Division, Kampala. Okello Onyum faces four counts of murder in connection with the brutal deaths of toddlers […]

Uganda’s economy is bleeding billions in stalled financial activity, with an estimated Shs 7 trillion locked up in unresolved banking disputes, according to Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor of the Bank of Uganda. He warned that the growing backlog of cases is quietly suffocating investment and slowing economic momentum. Speaking at the 2nd Judicial Colloquium on Finance […]

Bududa District Woman MP and former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, has been sentenced to four years in prison. Earlier she pleaded for a lenient sentence over her involvement in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal. “I am a first offender and, therefore, I ask for leniency. I have been in and out of […]

  The Commander of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has urged Democratic Party president Norbert Mao to step down from the increasingly heated race for the Speakership of Parliament, adding a new layer to the growing political tensions within the ruling camp. Muhoozi’s appeal comes amid a sharp and public fallout between incumbent Speaker Anita […]

Bududa District Woman MP and former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, has pleaded for a lenient sentence over her involvement in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal. “I am a first offender and, therefore, I ask for leniency. I have been in and out of hospital due to ill health,” she told the court. […]

The National Unity Platform (NUP) spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has been denied bail despite making an emotional plea to be temporarily released to lay his wife to rest. Mufumbiro’s wife, Edith Katende, passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with cancer, closing a painful chapter that unfolded while he remained in detention. In a […]

The government has launched a Shs365 billion nationwide campaign to distribute 25.8 million mosquito nets as part of renewed efforts to eliminate malaria by 2030 amid rising infection rates and continued public health concerns. The intervention is part of the Uganda Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan, aligned with Uganda Vision 2040 and the broader national development […]

Grief is colliding with justice for detained National Unity Platform spokesman Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, who is making a desperate appeal for temporary freedom to bury his wife, placing his last hope in Chief Justice Flavian Zeija. Mufumbiro’s wife, Edith Katende, died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer, ending a painful chapter that unfolded […]

Kadondi Gracious has been declared the new Guild President of Makerere University after a closely contested election that attracted multiple candidates from different political affiliations. She won the online voting poll against several candidates, including former Miss Uganda Hannah Karema who polled 5,787 votes. Kadondi secured 6,801 votes. Her win makes her the 92nd Guild […]

A sharp war of words has erupted within the ruling National Resistance Movement camp after Norbert Mao fired back at Speaker Anita Annet Among over her arrogont remarks on the race for the Speakership. Mao, who is also eyeing the top parliamentary seat, dismissed Among’s comments as disrespectful and ill mannered, framing his response in […]

The Government has released Shs 17.444 trillion for the fourth quarter of the Financial Year 2025/26, bringing the total cumulative release to Shs 77.001 trillion, according to the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi. Presenting the quarter four expenditure framework, Ggoobi said the releases represent 106.4 percent of the approved budget and […]