Four police officers have been recommended for dismissal or discharge after being convicted of abandoning their official duties and allegedly providing security to a fake gold syndicate accused of defrauding a Dubai-based businessman of $4 million. The officers were tried and convicted by the Police Disciplinary Court on August 29, 2026, after investigations established that […]

The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has raised concern over the health of its leaders Dr Kizza Besigye and Erias Lukwago, saying both were transferred from prison to medical facilities after their health conditions deteriorated. In a statement issued on Sunday, the opposition group said Besigye was transferred from Luzira Maximum Security Prison to the […]

NIC Life Assurance, in partnership with Spades Insurance Brokers, has paid Shs30 million to the family of a Ugandan migrant worker who died in Dubai, highlighting the importance of insurance protection for Ugandans seeking employment abroad. The payment was made under the Uganda Migrant Workers’ Insurance Scheme (UMWIS), an insurance product offered by NIC Life […]

  President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro be accorded an official burial and that Uganda observe three days of national mourning in his honour. In a condolence message to the people of Uganda and the Tooro Kingdom, Museveni described the 34-year-old monarch’s death as […]

The government has suspended the issuance of new mineral rights, licences and permits for one month as it undertakes a review of the country’s mineral licensing system and moves to address illegal mining. Energy and Mineral Development minister Dr Monica Musenero Masanza announced the deferment at a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre on […]

The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Buganda Road has cleared the extradition of retired Lieutenant Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to the United States, where he is wanted to face terrorism, drug trafficking and firearms-related charges. Chief Magistrate Ritah Kidasa Neumbe ruled on Friday, August 28, 2026, that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had satisfied the legal […]

His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro, has passed on. King Oyo died died at about 10pm on Thursday in the United States.. The death of the 31-year-old monarch was described by the Royal Family as an “immeasurable loss” to the royal family, the people of Tooro and Uganda […]

The United States government has delivered a potentially lifesaving antibody treatment to Uganda to strengthen the country’s preparedness against Ebola, particularly amid the ongoing outbreak of the Bundibugyo species in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The treatment, known as MBP134, was handed over to the Ministry of Health, with State Minister for Health in […]

Police have arrested Asiimwe Christian, alias Don Chris, a former director of the defunct labour recruitment company Sky Pins, over allegations of obtaining money by false pretences and fraudulent labour recruitment. Asiimwe was arrested at about 2am on August 27, 2026, at a bar in Zana, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso district, Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal […]

The Court of Appeal has upheld a multibillion-shilling award against Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) after finding that the brewer unlawfully terminated its distributorship agreement with Seroy Airport Hotel Limited. The appellate court dismissed UBL’s appeal and allowed Seroy’s cross-appeal, leaving the company with an award exceeding Shs1.59 billion in damages, interest and costs. The dispute […]

President Yoweri Museveni has defended field inspection tours by Ministers Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere, saying their direct engagement with citizens is helping expose corruption that has been shielded by government officials and sections of the elite. Museveni said concerns that the ministers could be “Kutomera”, or acting blindly by moving into communities to investigate complaints, were […]

ROKO Construction Ltd has pushed the completion date for the new Parliament building to the end of 2027, nearly a decade after construction of the Shs 179 billion project began. The project, located on Shimoni Road in Kampala, was commissioned in 2018 to ease congestion at the current parliamentary building and provide additional space for […]

Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has thanked President Yoweri Museveni for what she described as “parental grace” after her release from nearly three months of house arrest. Among, who is also the Bukedea District Woman MP, said she was grateful for the restoration of her freedom and praised Museveni for deciding to grant her […]

The High Court has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to pay Shs600 million to 10 companies over the illegal detention of their agricultural produce and failure to comply with a court order on withholding tax. Justice Susan Odongo ordered URA to pay Shs50 million in general damages to each of the 10 companies for […]

President Yoweri Museveni has ordered an end to the house arrest of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. The development was announced by Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba in a brief post on X. “Mzee has also instructed me to release AAA from house arrest. We shall do that,” Gen Muhoozi said. Among, […]

Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has directed officers from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) to serve summons on Uganda National Airlines Corporation (UNAC) officials and return to the committee with proof of delivery. The committee wants the airline’s accounting officer, chief finance officer, chairperson of the Contracts Committee, manager of […]

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and city businessman Amos Nzeeyi have agreed to settle their long-running dispute over land in Temangalo, Wakiso district, bringing closer to an end a wrangle that has persisted since 2008. The dispute, which has for years been associated with Nzeeyi and the Fund, centres on land that NSSF purchased […]

Strapline: About 1,875 foreigners have so far been registered, with 1,500 Alien Identification Cards ready for collection The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has started issuing identification cards to legally resident foreign nationals in Uganda, introducing a new identification system that authorities say will make it easier for foreigners to access services while improving […]

Two children have been stabbed to death and three others injured in an attack at Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, in Kampala’s Makindye Division. The incident occurred at about 4am today, August 20, 2026, prompting police to open investigations into murder, attempted murder and arson. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police South, the attack was discovered after […]

The Buganda Kingdom has officially commissioned the restored Kasubi Royal Tombs following the completion of renovation works at the historic cultural site. The restored tombs were commissioned today at a ceremony officiated by Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, who commended the people of Buganda, the central government and other individuals and organisations that contributed to […]

The High Court has ordered businessman Patrick Bitature to pay Finicon (U) Limited Shs 1.9 billion for consultancy services provided for two construction projects in Kampala. The court found that Finicon performed its obligations under contracts entered into with Bitature in 2012, but was not fully paid for the services rendered. The dispute arose from […]

A public feud has erupted between former Uganda Police Force spokesperson Asan Kasingye and Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) president Moses Magogo over the state of Ugandan football and the marketing of local players. The disagreement followed reports that Vipers SC had sold midfielder Allan Okello for Shs 4.4 billion, prompting Kasingye to call […]

President Yoweri Museveni has granted veteran Ugandan playwright and actor Alex Edward Kabangala Mukulu an official burial, marking state recognition of his contribution to Uganda’s theatre and arts industry. The decision was announced by Milly Babalanda, the Minister for the Presidency, following the death of Mukulu on August 15 at Kiruddu Referral Hospital. Babalanda said […]

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, has directed the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Nobert Mao, to interdict Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Registrar General Mercy Kainobwisho pending investigations into allegations of corruption at the institution. The Inspectorate of Government (IG) said it has commenced investigations into allegations against […]