iKon Awards 2025 Honors Nominees with Certificates of Recognition
The iKon Awards Executive Committee has honoured the nominees of the iKon Awards 2025 with certificates of nomination in recognition of their nomination. The nominees were officially recognized during a special luncheon held on March 15, 2025, at Divine Resort Beach in Mukono. The certificates are an official record of
Understanding Broken Cyber Windows Theory
By Javvad Malik Have you ever walked down a street with broken windows, burnt out cars, graffiti and felt a bit uneasy? There’s a reason for that, and it’s not just about aesthetics. The Broken Windows Theory, introduced by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling in 1982,
Gov’t Drops Murder and Terrorism Charges Against Late MP Mohammed Ssegirinya
The government has dropped murder and terrorism charges against the late Kawempe North MP Mohammed Ssegirinya and directed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to amend the indictment against Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana. Ssegirinya passed away on January 9, 2025, at Lubaga Hospital after battling multiple health complications. His
Lawyer Kyagaba, PT HRTC dismiss involvement in Shs 18 billion gold scandal
City lawyer Isaac Kyagaba has strongly denied allegations linking him to a multi-billion-shilling gold fraud scandal. In separate statements, both Kyagaba and PT HRTC Exploration and Production, an Indonesia-based company, refuted the claims, calling them baseless and defamatory. The allegations, which surfaced on social media, accused Kyagaba and PT HRTC
2024 UACE results: Best Schools in Mathematics, Chemistry, history and Agriculture
On Friday, Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results. According the results, Mengo Senior School, Buddo SS, St. Mary’s Kitende and others, emerged as the best schools in Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. Daniel Odong, the Executive Director of the Uganda National
NRM Moves to Challenge Nalukoola’s Election as Kawempe North MP
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set to challenge the results of the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election. The by-election was won by Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola of the National Unity Platform (NUP), who defeated his closest rival, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who secured 8,593 votes. Other
Video: Justice Lydia Mugambe Pleads Diplomatic Immunity ahead of Arrest
On Thursday, a UK court convicted United Nations judge Lydia Mugambe, 49, of exploiting a young woman as a domestic slave. Prosecutors stated that Mugambe abused her position of power by preventing the victim from securing stable employment and forcing her to work as a maid and provide free childcare.
UCU Kampala Campus Receives John Senyonyi Building
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Kampala Campus has officially received the newly completed John Senyonyi Building, along with additional external developments, including a basketball court and compound paving. The project, constructed by Delcom Construction Limited, marks a significant milestone in the campus’s development as part of the ongoing Campus Transformation Initiative.
Museveni orders Immigration to stop cancelling and confiscating National IDs
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Directorate of Immigration Control to stop confiscating or canceling National Identity Cards issued by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). The directive follows numerous complaints about how passport applicants are treated, particularly concerning the verification of their Ugandan citizenship. Museveni emphasized that the
St. Kizito High School Leads in 2024 UACE Rankings
St Kizito High School Namugongo has once again made headlines for the exceptional performance of their students in the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams. Speaking to students and other stakeholders at the school on Friday after the release of the exams ,Mr. Ezekiel Kazibwe , the Head
