The Anti-Corruption Court has handed prison sentences to Pallisa District Member of Parliament Otukol Samuel and three co-accused after finding them guilty of causing financial loss, theft, and conspiracy to defraud in a case that exposed abuse of public office. The convictions also implicate Odap Francis, a former Chief Administrative Officer and director at Samix […]

At least four children have been killed in a tragic stabbing incident at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program School in Makindye Division, Kampala City.  The 34-year-old Christopher Okello, killed one girl and three boys. The incident was confirmed by Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Racheal Kawala, who described it as a brutal attack targeting young children […]

The Church of Uganda has issued a stark warning over the escalating crisis of drug and substance abuse among young people, using this year’s Easter message to urge urgent intervention, spiritual renewal, and a united national response. Delivering his 2026 Easter message from the Provincial Secretariat, Archbishop Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu painted a troubling […]

A total of 875 motor vehicles were reported stolen in 2025, according to the newly released annual police crime report, reflecting a notable decline in car theft across the country. The report shows that cases dropped from 999 in 2024 to 875 in 2025, representing a 12.4 percent decrease. Police also recovered 621 of the […]

A proposed law aimed at tightening control over how non governmental organizations access and utilize foreign funding is drawing growing scrutiny over its severe penalties and potential implications for accountability in Uganda. The NGO Funding Bill, currently before Parliament in petition form, seeks to introduce stricter state oversight of external financing to NGOs. While supporters […]

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has dropped four charges against lawyer Male Mabirizi following a Constitutional Court ruling that nullified the relevant law. “Following the ruling of the Constitutional Court, the DPP informs this court that proceedings against Male Mabirizi are discontinued,” said state prosecutor Richard Birivumbuka. However, the court has instituted three new […]

The Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, reportedly survived a road accident at Kibukuta Swamp in Mpigi District. She was traveling to Rwampara District to attend an official ceremony to hand over land titles when the incident occurred. Developing story. Author Reporter View all posts

A total of 10,492 defilement cases were reported to police in 2025, down from 12,312 cases in 2024, a 14.8% decrease, according to the 2025 Annual Crime Report. Of the 2025 cases, 7,019 were classified as simple defilement, while 3,473 were aggravated cases. The report highlights alarming details about the perpetrators: 191 children were defiled […]

In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly chaired a high-level virtual meeting between President-elect Yoweri Museveni and opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in an attempt to resolve Uganda’s ongoing political tensions. The alleged meeting comes two weeks after Bobi Wine reportedly left the country following two […]

In a landmark ceremony at the Ministry of Health on March 31, the United States Government officially transferred over $100 million (Shs 376.2 billion) worth of digital health infrastructure to Uganda. The handover includes digital platforms, data systems, computing equipment, and key personnel to strengthen Uganda’s health security and national self-reliance. The transfer is part […]

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has reported a strong operational and financial rebound in its first year of managing the country’s electricity distribution network, posting Shs1.71 trillion in revenue as it stabilised a system inherited from private operators. The performance comes a year after government repossessed the electricity distribution mandate from Umeme Limited on […]

The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Equity Bank to pay Shs126.8 million to Sanstar Bio-Polymers Limited for negligently releasing shipping documents without securing payment in a failed international trade transaction. The dispute stems from a 2016 deal in which Mukwano Industrial Suppliers Limited ordered 72 metric tonnes of liquid glucose concentrate (food […]

Uganda Police registered at least 196,405 criminal cases in 2025, marking a 10.2 per cent decline from the 218,715 cases recorded in 2024, according to the latest annual crime report. The report, released on Monday by Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba, points to a notable reduction in overall crime, even as concerns remain around […]

Parliament is under renewed scrutiny following the introduction of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2025, legislation aimed at strengthening Uganda’s control over foreign influence and asserting national autonomy. Backed by members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus, the bill seeks to ensure that foreign resources and activities within Uganda align with national […]

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by Standard Chartered Bank seeking to recover Shs 100 million from Wilfred Bugingo. The dispute stems from a 2017 appeal in which the bank challenged a High Court decision ordering it to pay Bugingo Shs 100 million in exemplary damages. However, the appeal was dismissed in July […]

There was commotion at Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court after the media was barred from using cameras and mobile phones during proceedings involving 21 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP). The group includes NUP Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, head of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine)’s […]

In a dramatic shakeup within Uganda’s defence hierarchy, Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has fired Brigadier Abdul Rugumayo, the Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, sending ripples through the country’s military establishment. The move comes amid a wave of uncertainty, as two other senior officers, including General Don Nabasa and Brigadier Johnson […]

Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have come under renewed scrutiny after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) flagged major gaps in stadium infrastructure and support facilities. A recent CAF inspection report indicates that none of the country’s proposed venues currently meets the required Category 4 standards, raising concerns about Uganda’s […]

The Court of Appeal has ordered Nile Breweries Limited to pay Shs 1.1 billion in damages to Salvation Distributors Limited for breach of contract, bringing to a close a long-running dispute over distributorship rights. Court records show that between 1999 and 2002, Gregory Gidagui Mafabi, through Salvation Distributors, entered into agreements with Nile Breweries granting […]

The Industrial Court has awarded Shs31 million in general damages to Peter Katongole for unlawful dismissal by Airtel Uganda Limited, bringing to a close a long-running labour dispute. Katongole, a long-serving employee who worked with Airtel Uganda for 13 years, was earlier found to have been unfairly and unlawfully dismissed by Labour Officer Wilson Jingo […]

Molly Katanga, the prime suspect in the death of her husband, Henry Katanga, has told court that he had been struggling with persistent headaches and stress, and had reportedly refused to take prescribed medication. Molly is accused of shooting her husband dead on November 2, 2023, at their home in Mbuya, Nakawa Division in Kampala, […]

The High Court Criminal Division in Kampala is set to hear the defence of Molly Katanga in a high-profile case involving the alleged murder of her husband, Henry Katanga. Molly is accused of shooting her husband dead on November 2, 2023, at their home in Mbuya, Nakawa Division in Kampala, a case that has drawn […]

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that in the 2026/27 financial year, the government will not embark on new road projects. Instead, the focus will be on completing ongoing works, after only Shs 690.5 billion was allocated for infrastructure projects out of the Shs 2.3 trillion requested. The revelation was made by Katumba […]

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has stepped up efforts to recover stolen public wealth, kicking off the valuation of 17 properties confiscated from corrupt public officials. The exercise, which paves the way for eventual disposal of the assets, began with a site visit to one of the properties in […]