Catholic Bishop of Jinja Diocese Charles Martin Wamika is dead
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jinja, Rt. Rev. Charles Martin Wamika, has passed on. The news of his passing was announced by Fr. Gerald Muto, the Diocesan Chancellor of the Diocese of Jinja. “It is with deep sorrow and Christian hope in the resurrection that the Diocese of
Court Slaps Mufumbiro with New Incitement to Murder Charges
The Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Waiswa Mufumbiro, has been charged with inciting supporters of his party to commit murder against security personnel. Appearing before Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Frank Nahamya, Mufumbiro pleaded not guilty and was subsequently remanded to Luzira Prison until November 4, 2025. Prosecution
Museveni Orders Shs 5 Million Compensation for Families of Gulu Highway Crash Victims
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered for Shs 5 million payment to bereaved families which have lost their loved one in the tragic accident along Gulu highway. “I have learnt with sadness about the tragic accident that occurred this morning along the Kampala–Gulu highway, claiming many lives,” Museveni said. “I extend
Chaos in Uganda’s Labour Migration Governance Fuels Exploitation and Human Trafficking Crisis!
The recent directive from Uganda’s Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development highlights a deep-rooted systemic failure and an uncoordinated government approach in managing Ugandan migrant workers. Instead of protecting vulnerable workers abroad, the convoluted and conflicting roles of ministries and recruitment agencies have only aggravated the crisis—pushing migrant labour
Nomination of candidates for 2026 Parliamentary Elections kicks off
The nomination of candidates for the 2026 Parliamentary Elections has officially kicked off at various regional offices of the Electoral Commission. The Electoral Commission designated Wednesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 23, 2025, as the official nomination dates for candidates seeking to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections. “The nominations
EC sets date for presidential elections
Electoral Commission (EC) has set January 15, 2026, as the date for electing Uganda’s next president. Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Commission (EC), made the announcement EC headquarters in Kampala while addressing journalists. He noted that all presidential campaigns will stop 48 hours prior to the polling date. The
Kakeeka Ground: Inside Police Standoff with Bobi Wine
As the clock ticks towards the January 15, 2025 polling day, police clashed with presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, ahead of his rally in Kakumiro District. The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. when Bobi Wine arrived in Nalweyo Town Council, Kakumiro District, where traffic police
Over 62 perish in Tragic accident on Kampala–Gulu Highway
At least 63 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured in a fatal road crash that occurred at Kitaleba Village, near Asili Farm, along the Kampala–Gulu Highway. The fatal crash involved four motor vehicles: UBF 614X, an Isuzu bus (Nile Star Coaches); CGO 5132AB 07, a Toyota Surf;
EC sets Nomination Dates for Special Interest Group MPs
The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that nominations for Members of Parliament representing Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will take place on October 22 and 23, 2025. The nomination exercise will be held at the Commission’s headquarters in Kampala, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both days. It will cover
Uganda’s coffee prices hold steady despite global market surges
Uganda’s coffee sector has shown optimistic performance as global Arabica prices surged while the country’s premium Bugisu AA grade held steady. This is according to the latest Daily Coffee Market Analysis Report issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). The report, released on Monday showed that
