Government Procures Shs 35.2 Billion Worth of Vehicles for Local Government Leaders
The government has procured brand new vehicles worth Shs35.2 billion to support the work of District Chairpersons, City Mayors, and Municipal Mayors across the country, the Minister for Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has announced. Speaking on September 4, 2025, in response to a petition by the Uganda Local Government Association
Police Arrests Nubian Li Shortly After Mayoral Nomination
Musician and political figure Buken Ali, popularly known as Nubian Li, was arrested by police shortly after his nomination for the Nakawa Division Mayor position. The arrest took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Electoral Commission offices in Ntinda, moments after he had officially been nominated as a candidate in
Confirmation of Charges Against Joseph Kony begins at ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has begun the confirmation of charges hearing against Joseph Kony, the founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), in his absence. The two-day hearing, held before Pre-Trial Chamber III, kicked off today, with the Prosecution, Defence, and Legal Representatives of Victims presenting oral
USSD – Simple But Powerful Amongst The Masses
By Annette Kiconco Tech Cabal, a leading , published a story with the headline: “USSD remains Africa’s most popular payment channel despite growing alternatives.” The article’s opening line read: “Despite the growth of many payment channels such as apps and QR codes, Africans continue to use USSD more for making
Banking on Wellness: UIBFS and UBA Launch 2025 Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), launched the 2025 Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala on the evening of September 5th at the UBA offices in Muyenga. The event kicked off with the highly anticipated Bankers’ Run/Walk, which also marked the
NRM Tribunal Overturns Election of Tanga Odoi’s Son
In a stunning rebuke to what many perceived as a textbook case of political nepotism, the NRM Tribunal has nullified the election of Collin Tanga, son of the ruling party’s powerful Electoral Commission chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi. Collin had been controversially declared the NRM Youth League Chairperson, narrowly beating rival
Five More Suspects Join Eddie Mutwe, Achileo Over Military Drills
The Kawempe Grade One Magistrate has remanded five additional supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to Luzira Prison over allegations of illegal military training conducted at the party’s headquarters. The newly charged individuals include Tasi Calvin (alias Bobi Giant), Serunkuuma Edwin (alias Eddie King Kabenja), Lukenge Sharif, Nyanzi Yasin,
BREAKING: NUP’s Alex Waiswa Abducted by Armed Men in Kawempe
Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, the Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has reportedly been abducted by military personnel under unclear circumstances. The incident was confirmed by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, who was with Mufumbiro and other NUP members at the Kawempe Magistrates Court during
CAF President Commends Uganda for Successfully Hosting CHAN 2024
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the people of Uganda for their successful hosting of the CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The message of appreciation was delivered on Sunday by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita
Mohan and Maria Kiwanuka’s Son Found Dead in U.S. Apartment
Nsereko Kyamukungubya Kiwanuka, the son of renowned businessman Mohan Kiwanuka and former Finance Minister Maria Kiwanuka, was found dead in his Washington, D.C. apartment on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in what authorities and family believe was a sudden heart attack. Nsereko (34) had recently completed his MBA at the University
