Activists Urge Museveni to Honour Promises to Fishing Communities Affected by Oil Project
Civil society organisations have called on Yoweri Museveni to urgently fulfil his commitments to fishing communities affected by oil developments along Lake Albert, warning that delays risk worsening human rights violations and eroding public trust. In a joint statement, the Environmental Governance Institute Uganda and Climate Rights International said the
Ggaba Day care suspected killer denies all charges
Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre has denied all the charges against him. Appearing before pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering four children at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre. The public court sitting is ongoing at
Trial of Ggaba Daycare Killings Suspect kicks off at Scene of Crime
The trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, commenced on Monday during a High Court session held at the scene of the crime in Makindye Division, Kampala. Okello Onyum faces four counts of murder in connection with
Banking Disputes Trap Shs 7 Trillion, Threaten Uganda’s Growth
Uganda’s economy is bleeding billions in stalled financial activity, with an estimated Shs 7 trillion locked up in unresolved banking disputes, according to Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor of the Bank of Uganda. He warned that the growing backlog of cases is quietly suffocating investment and slowing economic momentum. Speaking at the
UNBS Champions Policy and Standards Reforms for Affordable Menstrual Health Products
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening quality standards and advocating for policy reforms aimed at improving access to safe and affordable menstrual health products in Uganda. This was highlighted during a two-day Menstrual Hygiene Symposium held on April 8–9, 2026, in Kampala, organised
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Kicks Off ‘Year of the Customer,’ Honours Top-Performing Teams
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has declared 2026 its “Year of the Customer,” a strategic focus brought to life this week as the company honoured its top-performing teams and country operations at its annual awards ceremony. The ceremony marked the conclusion of a dynamic two-day Leadership Conference that brought together more
Trump Announces Planned Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After Failed Iran Talks
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will begin a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran following the collapse of high-level negotiations in Pakistan. In a strongly worded statement posted on his social media platform, Trump said the talks had largely progressed
US–Iran Talks Collapse After 21-Hour Marathon in Islamabad
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran collapsed after nearly 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, deepening uncertainty over regional security and nuclear diplomacy. The talks, facilitated by Pakistan and involving senior political, military and technical officials, ended without agreement early Sunday, with both sides blaming each other for
Stanbic Black Pirates Sail into Enterprise Cup Final After Dramatic win
Kings Park Arena was electrified on Saturday as Stanbic Black Pirates Rugby Club delivered a spirited performance to defeat Kenya’s Nondescripts RFC 20-17, and secure a historic place in the Enterprise Cup final. The semi-final clash drew massive support from Ugandan fans, who turned up in large numbers. The team
Museveni Endorses Wooden Crockery After CBRN Study Clears Safety Concerns
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed the use of traditional wooden food containers after a scientific assessment by a government Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear team cleared the materials as safe for food handling and storage. In a message shared on his official X platform, the President said findings from the
