Former IGP John Cossy Odomel Passes Away
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Cossy Odomel has passed away, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has confirmed. He peacefully passed away on the morning of Tuesday 18th February 2025, in India. Odomel, who served as IGP from 1992 to 1999, joined the Uganda Police Force in 1980
Commonwealth Condemns Continued Detention of Besigye, Lutale and Eron Kiiza
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, has condemned the continued detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye, Haji Obeid Lutale, and lawyer Eron Kiiza at Luzira Prison, stating that it undermines a recent ruling by Uganda’s Supreme Court. In a statement released today, Scotland expressed concern over Uganda’s decision to ignore the
FAMACO I Programme spreads to FUFA’s eight regions
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations [FUFA] in association with the Regional Football Associations has confirmed a full progamme to spread the capacity building courses for Football Administration and Management (FAMACO I) in all the 8 FUFA regions. The courses are scheduled to take place from 21st to 23rd February
Museveni to Besigye: End hunger strike, you are facing serious charges
President Yoweri Museveni has urged former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to end his hunger strike, emphasizing that he is facing serious charges that require a fair and swift trial. Dr. Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obedi Kamulegeya, have been charged with possession of firearms at Riverside Apartments in
Wendi facilitates disbursement of Shs 520 billion to over 10,000 SACCOs
Wendi Mobile Wallet, a payment platform developed by PostBank has facilitated the disbursement of Shs 520 billion to 10,589 Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) across Uganda, marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial inclusion journey. According to George Kiyingi, Head of Agent Banking and Fintech Distribution at Wendi, the
Hunger Strike: Besigye has not eaten for five days
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has gone five days without food, his wife Winnie Byanyima has revealed. Besigye, who is currently on remand at Luzira Prison, was reportedly wheeled to a clinic at Village Mall in Bugolobi last Sunday after his condition worsened due to a hunger strike. “I
UCC Partners with iKon Awards to Boost Ugandan Filmmakers
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has partnered with the iKon Awards to create more opportunities for Ugandan filmmakers, both locally and internationally. This collaboration aims to enhance the visibility of Ugandan films by expanding distribution networks and increasing industry exposure. The partnership also serves as an endorsement of the
Armed Men Abducts Bobi Wine’s brother
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, along with Deputy Party Spokesperson Waiswa Mufumbiro and Head of Mobilisation Nyanzi Fred u Nyanzi, have been abducted by armed men. Their abduction was confirmed by National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. More
NBA Africa Creates Annual Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today announced the creation of the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, a new annual honor that will recognize a person or an organization that works to advance health, education or economic opportunity across the continent of Africa. The award is named after the late four-time
Luzira Prison Blocks Bobi Wine from Accessing Besigye
The management of Luzira Prison has blocked Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the main opposition leader, from accessing the frail and ailing former presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye. Accompanied by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel
