Several feared dead after bus, trailer collision on Kampala–Gulu highway
Several people are feared dead and many others injured following a violent head-on collision between an Opit Travellers bus and a trailer on the Kampala–Gulu highway in Omoro District. The crash occurred Tuesday night at Kulu Otit village in Bobi sub-county, sending shockwaves through the area and drawing dozens of
Parliament places Among under Zaake, rekindling past political tension
Parliament has assigned former Speaker Anita Among to the Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation, placing her under the leadership of Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake, a long-time political rival. The designation, made by Government Chief Whip Jane Ruth Aceng, has drawn attention due to the strained relationship between the
Erias Lukwago: My lungs are permanently damaged, I struggle to breathe
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has appealed for urgent medical attention, telling the Makindye Chief Magistrates Court that his health is deteriorating while on remand at Luzira Murchison Bay prison. In an emotional address delivered via Zoom on Tuesday, Lukwago said his condition had worsened due to prison conditions,
MTN outage highlights pressure on digital infrastructure
MTN Uganda has moved to reassure customers and investors that it remains committed to Uganda after a service disruption earlier this week, pledging continued investment in network infrastructure as it seeks to strengthen resilience in one of its most important African markets. The telecommunications company said a power disruption at
Govt Pledges to Boost Makerere Research and Innovation Funding
The government has pledged to increase funding for research and innovation at Makerere University, with Finance Minister Henry Musasizi assuring stakeholders that allocations to the institution’s Research and Innovation Fund will be enhanced. Musasizi made the commitment during the unveiling of Makerere University’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, which seeks to reposition
MUBS Unveils ‘Degree Plus One’ to Equip Graduates with Practical Skills
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) has unveiled a new academic model dubbed “Degree Plus One”, under which every student will graduate with both a university degree and a practical vocational skill, as the institution positions itself for Uganda’s transition to competence-based higher education. The initiative, announced by MUBS Principal Professor
Kitaka appointed chair of National Building Review Board
Cabinet has approved the appointment of former Kampala Capital City Authority acting executive director, Eng Andrew Kitaka, as chairperson of the National Building Review Board, placing him at the helm of a key institution tasked with enforcing building safety standards in Uganda. Kitaka, a seasoned civil engineer, previously served as
Rugby fraternity unites in walk against mob justice to honour Gongodyo
The Ugandan rugby fraternity on Saturday staged a unified stand against mob justice during a memorial walk held in honour of the late Sydney Gongodyo, a Stanbic Black Pirates and Uganda Rugby Cranes player who was killed in a mob attack in Bukoto last month. Held under the theme “Sydney
Obore, six others remanded to Luzira
Obore, six senior parliamentary officials remanded over Shs31.9bn fraud case By Geofrey Serugo The Director of Communications at Parliament, Chris Obore, and six other senior parliamentary officials have been further remanded to Luzira Prison as investigations into an alleged multi-billion corruption case continue. The suspects appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court,
Detained at 95: South Korea’s Prosecution of a Religious Leader Draws International Alarm
International criticism is mounting over the detention and prosecution of Chairman Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old leader of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, and over recent public remarks by South Korea’s Minister of Justice, Jeong Seong-ho. On June 30, Minister Jeong announced on his social media account that Chairman Lee had been
