Agasirwe’s Fate Hangs in the Balance Over Prosecutor’s Absence
The Criminal Division of the High Court in Kampala has set March 18, 2026 to deliver its ruling on a bail application filed by former Special Investigations Unit commandant Nickson Agasirwe Karuhanga, who is facing charges in connection with the murder of senior prosecutor Joan Namazzi Kagezi. Presiding judge Isaac
Batwa Share Healing Knowledge at World Wildlife Day
When members of the Batwa and Bakiga communities set off from the misty hills of Ruhija in Kanungu District, they carried more than bags and bundles. Carefully wrapped in leaves and woven baskets were medicinal plants, roots, and herbs—living symbols of a centuries-old healing tradition rooted deep within the forests
Court Remands Ssentumbwe Over $150,000 Gold Export Scam
The Makindye Magistrate’s Court has remanded Ssentumbwe James on charges of illegal trading in minerals without a licence. Ssentumbwe faces multiple charges, including obtaining money by false pretence amounting to Shs 554.5 million (USD 150,000), conspiracy to defraud, forgery, and illegal trading in minerals without a licence. He has been
Putin Considers Cutting Europe Off: Russia Eyes New Gas Markets
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a study on the sudden halt of natural gas supplies to Europe, signaling a potential shake-up in global energy markets. The move could see Russia pivoting to emerging markets, where demand for energy is on the rise. In an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin
Uganda’s Rally Star Oscar Ntambi Set to Conquer 2026 WRC Safari Rally
Uganda’s motorsport pride, Oscar Ntambi, is revving up for the global stage. KCB Bank Uganda has officially flagged off the rally champion and his co-driver, Asuman Muhammed, as they prepare to take on the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally in Naivasha, Kenya. The colorful ceremony at the Federation
Museveni Hails Muhoozi for Reviving NRA Legacy Amid Nation’s 45-Year Reflection
In a moment steeped in history and reflection, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni praised Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba for reigniting national attention on Uganda’s liberation struggle. The tribute came during the 15th Annual Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving Breakfast at the UPDF headquarters in Mbuya. The gathering coincided with the 45th
Lavrov Calls for End to Middle East ‘Aggression’, Criticizes Double Standards
Russia has called for an immediate end to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with Sergey Lavrov criticizing what he described as double standards in the international response to the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Speaking during an ambassadorial round-table meeting in Moscow, Lavrov questioned why
Parliament probes Judiciary Over Shs54.4 Billion Unclaimed Bail Funds
The Judiciary is holding more than Shs54.4 billion in unclaimed bail fees and security deposits belonging to suspects, lawmakers on Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have revealed. The matter came up on Wednesday, March 4, during a meeting between the committee and Judiciary officials to review the 2024/25 Auditor General’s
China’s Wang Yi Speaks With Iran’s Araghchi as Beijing Backs Tehran Amid Rising Tensions
China has stepped into the intensifying Middle East crisis, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi holding telephone talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader. According to Iranian readouts of the call, Wang conveyed condolences on behalf of Beijing over what Tehran described
Court Hands Maguire 15 Month Suspended Sentence in Mykonos Case
Harry Maguire has once again been found guilty by a Greek court over the 2020 altercation on the island of Mykonos, receiving a 15 month suspended sentence The Manchester United defender was convicted of non serious assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery following a retrial that concluded after years of
