Court remands suspect in Ggaba Early Childhood killing
The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded Christopher Okello Onyum to Luzira Prison following his arrest last week. Appearing before before Her Worship Nanjala Aidah, Okello was leveled with four charges. Prosecution alleges that Christopher Okello Onyum, on April 2, 2026, at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Center, Ggaba Trading Zone
Museveni Orders Fast-Track Trial for Ggaba Toddler Killings Suspect
President Museveni has directed the Judiciary to fast-track the trial of the prime suspect in last week’s killing of four toddlers in Ggaba, and ordered that proceedings be conducted within the community to allow residents to witness justice being served. The revelation was made by, Jane Francis , the principal
Former Congo Leader Joseph Kabila Declared Fugitive Amid Treason Conviction
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has been declared a fugitive by state authorities following a treason conviction, marking a dramatic fall from power for one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. According to government officials, a military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo found Kabila guilty
Mao Heads to Kyankwanzi as Speakership Battle Looms
The Democratic Party (DP) President, Norbert Mao, has confirmed that he will attend the National Resistance Movement (NRM) retreat scheduled for this week at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. Mao’s participation follows the signing of a cooperation agreement between the DP and the NRM, as well as his subsequent
Uganda Aims for Gulf Halal Beef Market with Unified Cattle Value Chain
Uganda is betting on a fully coordinated cattle value chain to transform its halal beef sector and tap into lucrative Middle Eastern markets, according to Odrek Rwabwogo, Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Export and Industrial Development (PACEID). Speaking at a high-level meeting in Naguru, Rwabwogo said the country
Russia Launches First Personalized Cancer Vaccine Trial
In what could signal a new era in cancer treatment, Russia has begun testing a personalized vaccine designed to train the body’s immune system to attack cancer cells specific to each patient. The first recipient, a 60-year-old man with stage three melanoma, received the experimental drug Neooncovac this week. Developed
Museveni Commends Russian Envoy Semivolos for Strengthening Uganda-Russia Ties
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised outgoing Russian Ambassador Vladlen Semivolos for his pivotal role in deepening diplomatic and economic relations between Uganda and Russia, as the envoy concluded his tour of duty. The farewell meeting at State House Entebbe offered an opportunity for both leaders to reflect on the
Court Cracks Down on Evasion, Orders Amelia Kyambadde to Appear in Two Weeks
Kyambadde Amelia Anne has been given two weeks to appear in court following the clearance of substituted service in an election petition filed by Kiyaga Hillary Innocent. Kiyaga had petitioned the court on March 26, 2026, seeking an extension of time to file his application and effect service on Kyambadde,
Museveni’s successor may already be hiding in plain sight
By Dedan Kimathi wa Kanyoro Political succession in aging de facto one-party states has always been a closely guarded contest. And as I will argue, it is likely to remain so. “De facto” because, while many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America permit multipartyism on paper, in reality other
New Facilities Transform Learning at Hard-to-Reach Kabale School
In the rolling hills of Kabale District, going to school is a test of endurance long before it becomes a pursuit of knowledge. At dawn each day, children set off on foot, navigating steep slopes and narrow paths for up to two hours just to reach class. By the time
