Court Orders Reinstatement of Claire Mugabi at UTB After WhatsApp Dismissal
The High Court has ordered the reinstatement of Claire Nassali Mugabi as the Marketing Manager of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) following her controversial dismissal in May 2024. On May 28, 2024, Lily Ajarova, the Chief Executive Officer of UTB, dismissed Mugabi and instructed her to hand over all office
Police Arrest Diplomat’s Wife Over Toddler’s Mysterious Death Amid Divorce Battle
Police at Jinja Road Station are holding Jolin Dusabe Mutesi, a mother of five, in connection with the mysterious death of her two-year-old son amid an ongoing divorce and paternity dispute with her estranged husband. The child, identified as Nganwa Rugari, reportedly died on Wednesday, April 2, under unclear circumstances.
UN Security Officials And UNGU Commanders Convene To Bolster Mission Safety In Somalia
Security stakeholders in Somalia convened for a high-level briefing aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing safety measures in the mission area. The meeting, held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in Mogadishu, was chaired by the United Nations Principal Security Adviser (PSA), Mr Joseph Katuramu. It brought
Flavia Tumusiime Appointed Head of Broadcasting at Nation Media Group
Former NTV news anchor Flavia Tumusiime has been appointed as the new Head of Broadcasting at Nation Media Group Uganda. She joins the company from Capital FM, where she hosted the Desert Islands show. “Flavia is a seasoned media professional with 22 years of experience across television, radio, and digital
Kabaka’s Birthday Run 2025: Kabaka urges men to intensify fight against HIV/AIDS
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has called upon men to take a leading role in the fight against HIV/AIDS. He made the call during the Kabaka’s Birthday Run 2025, held at Bulange-Mengo, where hundreds of participants gathered to celebrate his 70th birthday. The annual run, which continues to raise awareness
MTN Uganda invests Shs 327 million in a new classroom block to boost education in Soroti District
MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has today officially inaugurated a new school block at Ocokican Community Secondary School in Ocokican Sub-County, Soroti District, in Eastern Uganda. This significant development includes two classrooms, a laboratory, 60 desks, 10 lab tables, 60 stools, a water harvesting system,
MTN recognizes ATC Uganda CEO for advancing women empowerment Initiatives
MTN Uganda’s leadership team, headed by Ibrahim Ssenyonga, General Manager of the Enterprise Business Unit, visited ATC Uganda on April 1, 2025, to commend CEO Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda for her instrumental role in promoting women empowerment within the company and the broader telecom sector. The courtesy visit, which took place
Why Shaka Ssali chose cremation over burial
Shaka Ssali, the former host of Voice of America’s flagship weekly program Straight Talk Africa, is set to be cremated following his passing in March 2025. Born in Kabale, Uganda, Ssali fled into exile after the rise of Idi Amin in 1971 and later pursued higher education in the United
The Forgotten Heroes: Ugandan migrant workers and their quest for justice
By Dr. Gideon Tusigye Ugandan migrant workers are the unsung heroes of our economy. Every year, they send home billions in remittances, providing lifelines to countless families and bolstering the national economy. Yet, despite their significant contributions, they face a myriad of challenges that threaten their dignity, rights, and well-being.
How Martha Ahumuza Murari met her death in mother’s absence
Last month, Martha Ahumuza Murari, a recent graduate of ISBAT University, reportedly collapsed in the manager’s office at Mezo Noir, a nightclub in Kololo. She was rushed to the ICU at Kampala Hospital but was later pronounced dead. How It All Started Preliminary investigations indicate that on March 19, 2025,
