Court Convicts Nine in Susan Magara Kidnap, Murder Case
The High Court has convicted nine accused persons in the kidnap and murder of businesswoman Susan Magara, ruling that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The convicts were found guilty of kidnap with intent to procure a ransom and the consequent murder. Court adjourned the matter to tomorrow
Court is set to deliver its ruling in Susan Magara murder case
Magara, 28, was in February 2023 kidnapped by unknown assailants on her way home in Lungujja, Lubaga Division, tortured for three weeks and killed after her agonizing family paid ransom of over Shs700 million. In October 2023, the Court kicked off the examination of state witnesses who included Yusuf Muhindo,
State House ‘Under Siege’, Says Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has warned of a potential security threat involving a young man he identified as Nuwagaba Stephen, describing the situation as a “siege” on State House and the country’s security agencies. In a statement, Museveni said Nuwagaba whom he described as being in his mid-twenties had previously sought
Gen Muhoozi appoints Nyakikuru acting SFC commander
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Brig Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru as the acting commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC). Nyakikuru has also been elevated to the acting rank of major general with immediate effect. The appointment was confirmed by Col Chris Magezi, the acting
Kacungira, Katutsi triumph as Stanbic renews Entebbe golf deal
Sam Kacungira and Vincent Katutsi staged a dramatic comeback to win the 2026 Stanbic Entebbe Match Play Championship, as Stanbic Bank Uganda announced the renewal of its sponsorship of the tournament. The pair defeated Richard Mwami and Tony Kisadha on the 21st hole in a sudden-death playoff, capping a thrilling
Balanced nutrition key to higher maize yields, says agronomist
By John Ssekamwa Achieving high maize yields requires more than favourable weather and good seed—it depends on precise nutrient management, proper timing and sound agronomic practices, according to a senior agronomist at Yara Uganda. John Ssekamwa says maize productivity is largely determined by how well farmers align crop nutrition with
Rethinking retirement: why employers should move beyond gratuity
Uganda’s retirement benefits sector is undergoing a quiet but significant shift, with employers increasingly moving away from traditional gratuity schemes toward structured, funded retirement arrangements. What was once treated largely as a statutory obligation is now emerging as a strategic tool for attracting talent, improving employee wellbeing and supporting long-term
DHL, Absa partner to boost SME cross-border trade
DHL Express and Absa Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Sub-Saharan Africa to expand into cross-border trade and drive sustainable growth. The partnership, signed in Johannesburg, will be implemented under DHL’s GoTrade initiative, a programme designed to help SMEs overcome barriers
Over 160 women-led green enterprises graduate under Stanbic, GIZ programme
A total of 165 women-led enterprises have graduated from a green business acceleration programme supported by Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) and the German development agency (GIZ), in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. The enterprises completed training under the Green Businesses and Jobs for the
IGG orders interdiction of Obore, six others over over Shs 31.9bn graft probe
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has directed the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, to immediately interdict seven senior officials over alleged corruption. The directive follows ongoing criminal proceedings against the officials, who are currently on remand at Luzira Prison after being arraigned before the
