Armed men shoot at two in Lweza
Kajansi Police Division is investigating an aggravated robbery that took place yesterday at Lweza Cell A, Ndejje Division, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality in Wakiso District. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, two unidentified men riding a red Haojue motorcycle (registration number UGG 774A) attacked a parked Toyota
Archbishop Kaziimba Breaks Ground for Provincial Secondary School
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has today officially broken ground for the construction of a state-of-the-art Provincial Secondary School in Bulimu Nkonge, Bukoba Archdeaconry in Mukono Diocese. This milestone follows years of concern raised by parents and guardians seeking admissions
UPDF’S United Nations Guard Unit Launches Blood Donation Drive
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) in Somalia, on Friday launched a blood donation campaign aimed at boosting blood supplies in the mission area. The campaign was officially launched at the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Level 1
Court Remands Diplomat’s Wife Over Death of Two-Year-Old Son
Nakawa Magistrates Court has remanded Jolin Dusabe Mutesi, wife to Chris Rugari, Zimbabwe’s Consular General to Uganda, for allegedly killing her two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari. Appearing before Grade One Magistrate Frank Namanya, Mutesi was charged alongside her maid, Robinah Nabbanja. The two were subsequently remanded May 6, 2025. Mutesi was
Afreximbank commissions first-of-its-kind African Trade Centre in Abuja, Nigeria – marking a new era for Intra-African trade
Multilateral Bank African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially commissioned its first Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) today in Abuja, Nigeria, ushering in a transformative era for trade and investment in Africa. During the grand commissioning ceremony, speakers, including Hon. Dr. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of Federation, Nigeria representing H.
Stanbic Bank hosts inaugural financial literacy training for education institution heads
Stanbic Bank has hosted an inaugural financial literacy session recently for senior administrators of primary, secondary, and vocational schools in the Kampala Metropolitan Area. The event took place at Hotel Africana, in partnership with Opportunity International, and brought together school directors, head teachers, and bursars for a comprehensive six-hour mentorship
Shilling Under Pressure Amid Global Market Volatility
Just like other emerging and frontier market currencies, the Ugandan shilling faced significant pressure this week as offshore investors sold off local debt and converted the proceeds into hard currency. This reaction followed a surge in global risk-off sentiment after the U.S. President announced new tariffs, fueling concerns of an
Court quashes arrest warrant against Isaac Ssemakadde
The High Court judge Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa has ordered a stay of proceedings against Isaac Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society, pending the determination of his application challenging an earlier arrest warrant. Last month, the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court issued an international arrest warrant for Ssemakadde, directing Interpol
Why court denied Besigye, Lutale’s bail applications despite meeting all requirements
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have been denied bail despite meeting all the necessary conditions. Last month, the duo applied for bail after spending more than 120 days in detention without trial. They are facing treason charges following the dissolution of the General
Shamim Malende’s Health Deteriorates, Referred to Aga Khan Hospital for Treatment
Kampala Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende, has been transferred to Kenya for specialized medical care following a continued deterioration in her health. Malende had initially been receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala. However, doctors there recommended that she seek further medical attention at Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya.
