Court Dismisses Akena’s Petition Over Presidential Nominations
The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena, who sought to compel the Electoral Commission (EC) to nominate him as a presidential candidate. Akena had approached the court after the EC blocked both him and his rival, Denis Enap Adim, from being
AIGP Kataratambi Charles Passes Away
The Uganda Police Force is mourning the loss of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Kataratambi Charles, who passed away earlier today, 2 October 2025. A statement released by the police confirmed the passing of AIGP Kataratambi, who was serving as the Director of Human Rights and Legal Services. “The
Response efforts slowing down DRC Ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are beginning to slow down the spread of the virus. Cases reported over the past three weeks are showing early signs of a downward trend. However, maintaining and ramping up control measures remain critical in stopping the outbreak.
Police nabs Alien Skin over murder
Uganda Police has arrested controversial musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, following the murder of Wilfred Namuwaya, a TikToker and former dancer in the Fangone Forest group, known by his stage name Top Dancer. The singer was arrested earlier today. The incident has sparked public outrage after disturbing
Why Former Congolese president sentenced to death
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason. The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country’s eastern region. Kabila was convicted on Friday by a
Court Blocks Besigye from Speaking Out After 10 Months in Prison
High Court Justice Emmanuel Baguma has blocked former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye from raising his concerns in court after spending 10 months in prison. Besigye sought to raise a concern during court proceedings; however, the presiding judge directed him to channel it through his legal team. “I wish to
KFC to Reveal Its Secret Recipe in Historic Move
In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the quick-service restaurant industry, KFC Africa has announced it will do the unthinkable reveal its legendary secret recipe. Long guarded with near-mythical secrecy, the recipe has been one of the world’s most closely held corporate secrets, with only a few individuals
UDB Wins Global Sustainability Award
Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has won the Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement Award in the Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Award 2025 at this year’s Global Sustainable Finance Conference in Germany. Dr. Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director, Uganda Development Bank, received the award on Thursday September 25 during the Global Sustainable Finance Conference which ran from
Sseggona: Even Before the Mpuuga Scenario, NUP Wanted Us out
Busiro East MP Medard Sseggona has revealed that he and several other former Democratic Party (DP) members were being pushed out of the National Unity Platform (NUP) long before the controversy surrounding former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga. Sseggona made the remarks just two days after the party denied him
Inside Bobi Wine’s 11 point Manifesto to claim power
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flag bearer, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, has launched his campaign trail in Jinja with the unveiling of his manifesto dubbed “A New Uganda Now.” The launch happened barely a week since his nomination. He is among the eight presidential candidates in the race.
