ICC Confirms 39 Charges Against Kony, Commits Him to Trial
The Pre-Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed 39 charges against warlord Joseph Kony, committing him to trial before a Trial Chamber. Although the charges have been confirmed, the trial can only proceed once Kony is present before the ICC, as the Rome Statute—the Court’s founding
AfDB Approves Shs 874.4b to construct Kampala-Mpigi Expresway
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an additional €217.37 million (Shs 874.4 billion) for the Multinational Busega–Mpigi and Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Roads Project, reinforcing Uganda and Rwanda’s shared vision of enhanced regional connectivity and trade. The additional financing will support the construction of new interchanges, bridges,
Court Orders URA to Pay Shs 51M to Former employee over Unfair Dismissal
The Industrial Court has directed the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to pay its former compliance manager, David Kalemera, Shs 51 million in compensation for unfair termination. Delivering the ruling, Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana faulted URA for violating its own disciplinary procedures and denying the former employee a fair hearing before
Police Nabs Issa Sekito Over City Centre Chaos
Police in Kampala have arrested Issa Sekito, the acting Chairman of the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), following chaotic scenes that erupted over the flooding of the Nakivubo drainage channel and a rent hike in the city centre. The floods along the Nakivubo Channel damaged several shops and destroyed property,
Obeid Lutale’s Daughter Disrupts Court Over Father’s Incarceration
There was commotion at the High Court after Mariam Obeid, the daughter of Obeid Lutale, one of Dr. Kizza Besigye’s co-accused, broke down in protest over her father’s continued incarceration. The outburst came moments after Justice Emmanuel Baguma declined to refer the case of Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused
FUFA Extends Uganda Cranes Coach Paul Put’s Contract
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has extended the contract of Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put until 2028. The Belgian tactician, formerly in charge of the Gambian national team, was appointed head coach of the Uganda Cranes on November 2, 2023, replacing Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević, who was sacked
Mufumbiro Seeks Bail After Spending Two Months in Prison
Nakawa East MP aspirant and National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has applied for bail after spending two months in Luzira Prison. Mufumbiro is facing two counts of inciting NUP supporters to commit murder against security personnel. Appearing before Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Frank Nahamya, Mufumbiro, through
Mafabi warns Bobi Wine over Budaka clashes
Nandala Mafabi, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate, has warned National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, that he does not have a monopoly on violence. On Tuesday, during Mafabi’s campaign rally in Budaka district, clashes erupted between FDC and NUP supporters.
EC Declares Ofwono Opondo Unopposed for Older Persons MP Seat
Former Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, Ofwono Opondo, has been declared unopposed as the Member of Parliament representing Older Persons for Eastern Uganda. Opondo’s victory follows the withdrawal of a case by Democratic Party (DP) candidate Joram Mpande Kigenyi. The announcement came after the Electoral Commission Tribunal reviewed
AU, All Africa Music Awards Confirm January for 9th Awards
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have officially announced the 9th edition of Africa’s global music awards will now take place between Wednesday, January 7 to Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. Previously scheduled for November 25–30, 2025,
