Court Sentences Lubega to Six Months in Prison for impersonating Commissioner General URA
The Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced Lubega Mohammad to six months’ imprisonment at Luzira Prison after he was found guilty of impersonating the Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), John Musinguzi, and obtaining money by false pretenses from an unsuspecting victim, Kamugisha Joseph. It is alleged that on Sunday,
Grief as Capt. Francis Babu Receives Son Cedric’s Body at Entebbe Airport
A sombre mood enveloped Entebbe International Airport as Kampala Central MP Capt. Francis Babu received the body of his son, Cedric Babu, who passed away last week at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Cedric, a renowned sportsman and public figure, died while undergoing treatment for a severe heart condition.
Baine appointed Executive Secretary of continental tax think tank
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has appointed Mary Baine as its new Executive Secretary, effective July 1, 2025. Baine succeeds Logan Wort, who has served as ATAF’s Executive Secretary since its establishment in 2009. Baine brings a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to advancing fair, effective,
UPDF Enhances Aviation Security Capabilities in Somalia
Fifteen personnel from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), have successfully completed Level One Civil Aviation Security Training in Mogadishu, Somalia. The certification ceremony was held at the United Nations compound and officiated by Ms. Qurat-Ain Sudozai, Director of Mission
UN Women Launches National Coding Hub to Empower Uganda’s Girls in Tech
UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) at Wanyange Girls’ Secondary School in Jinja. The initiative aims to equip girls with essential digital skills, preparing them for careers in coding,
Bill Gates to Direct Majority of $200 Billion Pledge Toward Africa
In an address today in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate progress in health and development through innovation and partnership, despite current headwinds. He announced that the majority of his $200 billion spend over the
Africa-Paris Declaration: Financing Africa’s Energy Future
Following the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris this month, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) reaffirms its position that Africa’s energy future must be defined by pragmatism, partnership and progress. With 600 million Africans lacking access to electricity and 900 million without clean cooking fuel, the development imperative is
Museveni Faults Muslims Over Reluctance to Develop Martyrs Site in Namugongo
President Yoweri Museveni has criticized the Muslim community for their limited participation in Martyrs Day celebrations, despite the historical significance of Muslims who were killed for their faith. The Uganda Martyrs include 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican converts to Christianity who were executed between January 31, 1885, and January 27,
International Criminal Court Clears Path for Kony’s Trial in Absentia
The Appeals Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have cleared the way for the trial in absentia of former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Joseph Kony. The Appeals Chamber, composed of Presiding Judge Erdenebalsuren Damdin and Judges Solomy Balungi Bossa, Kimberly Prost, Joanna Korner, and Gocha Lordkipanidze, delivered the
Archbishop Ssemogerere: Uganda Must Not Repeat Mistakes of Political Violence in 2026 elections
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of the Kampala Archdiocese has called for peace and unity ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. His appeal came during the Martyrs Day celebrations held at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine. The Uganda Martyrs were a group of 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican converts to Christianity who were
