Busoga Sub-Region Sugarcane Growers Express Dismay Over Minister’s Failure to Send Nominee to Cabinet for Approval
Busoga sub-region sugarcane growers have expressed their frustration over the Minister of Trade’s failure to send their nominee to the Cabinet for approval. In May 2023, the President signed the Sugar (Amendment) Bill, 2023, marking a significant step toward addressing the challenges facing Uganda’s sugar industry. The bill aims to
Ex-Military Intelligence Chief Maj Gen James Birungi Arrested Over Treason, Corruption
Uganda’s former Chief of Military Intelligence, Major General James Birungi, has been arrested and is currently detained at Makindye Military Police Prison. He is expected to face trial before the General Court Martial on multiple charges, including treason, corruption, and other serious offences, according to defence officials who spoke on
Pictorial: Baby Gloria Weds Longtime Fiancé Mbaleka Jonas in Elegant Ceremony
Dancer, guitarist, and Movit brand ambassador Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, popularly known as Baby Gloria, officially tied the knot with her longtime fiancé, Mbaleka Jonas. The wedding comes just four months after the couple held a traditional Kukyala ceremony in April, during which Mbaleka was formally introduced to Gloria’s family. Their
Safal Uganda Baati Foundation Joins Rotary Cancer Run to Champion Health Equity in Uganda
On Sunday, August 31st, Safal Uganda Baati Foundation will join thousands of Ugandans in the annual Rotary Cancer Run, reaffirming its commitment to advancing public health through community-driven action. The Foundation, which serves as the CSR arm of Uganda Baati Limited, will participate through its health pillar, one of four
Nandala Mafabi Set for Hero’s Welcome as FDC Launches 2026 Bid
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is gearing up for a grand homecoming ceremony for its presidential flag bearer, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, scheduled to take place this Saturday at Mbale Cricket Ground in Mbale City. The event, described as a symbolic blessing from Mafabi’s home region, marks the official launch
Kaazi Land Dispute Deepens as Scout Leader, Seven Others Face Criminal Charges
The long-running dispute over the Kaazi National Camping and Scouts Centre has taken a dramatic turn after the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), working in coordination with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), arraigned Muledhu David, self-styled National Executive Secretary of
Museveni Warns Speaker Among, Other NRM Leaders Against Corruption
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a strong warning to the newly elected National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders, including Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among, urging them to steer clear of corruption and other forms of misconduct, warning that such behavior will provoke public anger. The newly elected
MTN MoMoLaunches Power to Win Promotion to Reward Customers
MTN MoMo Uganda has launched its latest promotion, “Power to Win”, a customer reward initiative designed to celebrate and recognize MoMo users across the country. The campaign was unveiled at Akamwesi Mall in Kyebando as part of the broader Power to Be More movement. Through the “Power to Win” promotion,
Foton Motors to Unveil New Automotive Brands in Uganda
Foton Motors, a subsidiary of Sunbelt Motors and globally recognised in the automotive manufacturing sector, has launched an assembling facility in Uganda with an initial fleet of 50 Foton vehicles. The Minister of Works and Transport, General Katumba Wamala, commissioned the facility on August 28, 2025, at the Foton Motors
Trinity Express Bus Crashes into Train in Kampala Suburb
Police in Kampala have launched an investigation into the circumstances under which a speeding bus collided with a moving train on Thursday morning. The incident involved a Trinity Express bus and a Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) passenger train at the Namumira railway crossing in Mukono District. According to Kampala Metropolitan
