Cabinet reverses City Square redevelopment plan over heritage status
Cabinet has reversed a proposal to redevelop Kampala’s City Square, formally known as Constitution Square, citing the site’s protected heritage status and the need to preserve its historical significance. Minister for Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance Justine Kasule Lumumba said the decision means the proposed redevelopment will not
One dead, 25 rescued in Wakiso church building collapse
One person has died and 25 others have been rescued after a building under construction at Holy City Church, Brother Ronnies Ministries, collapsed in Bwerenga, Katabi Town Council, Wakiso district. The deceased has been identified as Lukwago Francis, a builder who was working at the construction site when the structure
Kane conquers Ballon d’Or despite trophy drought
For years, Harry Kane’s career has been defined by the trophies that eluded him. Now, the England captain has claimed football’s most prestigious individual honour, proving that personal brilliance can triumph even when team success remains out of reach. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker was crowned the world’s best player
Over 20 rescued as brother Ronnies church building collapses in Wakiso
Police and emergency response teams were on Monday evening searching through the rubble of a collapsed church building in Bwerenga, Wakiso District, after rescuing at least 22 people from the site. The four-storey structure, which was under construction as an extension of Holy City Church, Brother Ronnie’s Ministries, collapsed in
High Court nullifies Saazi’s election, orders fresh Gomba East poll
The High Court in Mpigi has nullified the election of Gomba East MP Godfrey Saazi after finding that electoral irregularities at nine polling stations substantially affected the outcome of the January 15, 2026 parliamentary election. In a judgment delivered on Monday, October 26, Justice Jameson Karemani set aside Saazi’s victory,
Russia, Uganda seek to deepen ties ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit
Uganda and Russia have called for stronger cooperation in education, research, trade and technology as the two countries prepare for the third Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for Moscow on October 28 and 29. The call came during an exhibition at Makerere University on October 23 titled Role of the USSR/Russia in
IGG probes FUFA over public funds, Kadiba Stadium and broadcasting deals
The Inspectorate of Government has launched a sweeping investigation into the financial affairs of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), demanding nearly a decade of financial records and scrutinising public funding, football broadcasting deals, property transactions and companies linked to the football governing body. In a letter dated September
Pearl Bank Wins Inaugural PR Crown Jewel Accolade at 10th PRAU Excellence Awards
Pearl Bank whose Purpose is to Foster Prosperity for Ugandans, won the inaugural PR Crown Jewel Award at the 10th Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) Excellence Awards, emerging as one of the biggest winners at the ceremony held at the Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja on Friday,
Military denies holding missing Sam Mugumya as court defers case
The High Court has deferred to November 9 the hearing of an application seeking to establish the whereabouts of missing opposition activist Sam Mugumya, after the military denied holding him despite allegations that he was arrested by security operatives more than a year ago. “We went back to the High
IGG orders interdiction of URSB boss Kainobwisho, three others
The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has directed Justice Minister Norbert Mao to enforce its earlier order to interdict Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Registrar General Mercy Kainobwisho and three other senior officials over allegations of corruption and mismanagement at the institution. In a statement, the Inspectorate said it had also
