Court Remands Lawyer Twebaze Over Shs 2.1bn Fraud Case
Buganda Road Court has remanded prominent lawyer Drake Twebaze to Luzira Prison until June 13, 2025, on fraud-related charges. Twebaze was arraigned on multiple serious counts, including obtaining money by false pretenses, conspiracy to defraud, and forgery. His arrest and prosecution followed a coordinated effort involving the State House Anti-Corruption
Court Dismisses Roko’s Bid to Halt Shs 1.5 Billion Payout to Pramukh Steel
Roko Construction Company has suffered a legal setback after the High Court declined its application to stop the enforcement of a judgment requiring it to pay more than Shs 1.5 billion to Pramukh Steel Limited. Presiding over the matter, Justice Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu ruled that Roko had not met
Capt. Roy: The Rise and Fall of DAS Air Cargo
Captain Joseph C. Roy, a brother to Capt. Francis Babu and his wife, Daisy Roy, founded Dairo Air Services in 1983 in Uganda. The company later rebranded as DAS Air Cargo. They developed a cargo route network connecting Europe to 20 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with main
Africa Climate Resilience Donates 275 Water Tanks to Drought-Hit Ugandan Communities
In a bold move to counter Uganda’s worsening water crisis, Africa Climate Resilience (ACR) has committed $150,000 to provide 275 water tanks across drought-stricken districts, boosting access to clean water, improving hygiene, and strengthening community resilience against climate change. This donation is part of ACR’s broader wastewater management initiative, which
Cedric Babu’s Final Journey: Capt. Francis Babu Tasks Gen. Muhoozi to Reform Military Healthcare to curb medical tourism
At the funeral of his son, Cedric Babu Ndilima, Capt. Francis Babu made an emotional appeal to the Commander of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, urging him to prioritize the equipping of military hospitals to reduce the number of Ugandans seeking medical care abroad. Gen. Muhoozi, a childhood friend
Court Declares Mohan Kiwanuka Mentally Incompetent to Manage Affairs
The Court of Appeal has ruled that city businessman Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka has been suffering from dementia, a mental illness since May 2017, rendering him unable to manage his personal and financial affairs. In 2019, his son, Jordan Ssebuliba Kiwanuka, filed a court case seeking control over his father’s properties. He
MTN MoMo championing digital agribusiness and health access
MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd extended its 2025 edition of the 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign to Luwero District, marking the second major activation of this year’s employee volunteerism initiative. Following its initial launch in Kampala at the Kabalagala Youth Centre, the campaign now deepens its grassroots impact with
UPDF Troops Join Global Efforts to Combat Plastic Waste in Somalia
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) joined the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the United Nations today to mark World Environment Day. This year’s theme, “Ending Plastic Pollution,”
Francis Babu, Olive Kigongo Pay Emotional Tribute to Late Son Cedric Babu
Former Kampala Central MP Capt. Francis Babu and businesswoman Olive Zaitun Kigongo have paid heartfelt tribute to their late son, Cedric Babu, ahead of his burial in Mpigi District. Cedric, a well-known sportsman and respected public figure, passed away last week at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. He died
World Bank Lifts Loan Ban on Uganda After Two-Year Hiatus
The World Bank has officially lifted its two-year suspension on new loans to Uganda, a freeze initially imposed in response to the country’s enactment of the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act. The move marks a significant policy shift, balancing development priorities with human rights concerns. The 2023 legislation, which drew widespread condemnation
