Museveni Pardons Muhammad Ssebufu after five years in prison
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pardoned Hajji Muhammad Ssebufu, who had been serving a 40-year prison sentence for the 2015 murder of businesswoman Donah Katushabe. Ssebufu, the proprietor of Pine Car Bond in Kampala, was convicted in July 2019 by the High Court for murder, kidnapping, and aggravated robbery. In a
Court sentences Saava to a Shs 4 million fine
Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu of the Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court at Makindye has sentenced a former employee of NTV Uganda Dean Saava Lubowa after he pleaded guilty to multiple communications-related offences. Saava, proprietor of the online platform TV10 – Gano Mazima, was arrested and charged in October 2025 with unlawful
Rising Above the Odds: How Bernard Mperirwe Turned Hardship into Academic Triumph
When the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results were released, thousands of candidates across the country anxiously refreshed their phones or gathered at school noticeboards. But for 19-year-old Bernard Mperirwe, the moment found him in a very different place — bent over in his family’s garden, weeding crops under
NRM Convert Nsibambi Strikes Deal to release NUP Supporters
Yusuf Nsibambi, a recent convert to the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has revealed that the government plans to release 80 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who were arrested during the election period. Prior to and after the elections, over 1,000 NUP supporters were reportedly detained and charged in
C-Care IHK Joins Forces with Indian Oncology Leaders to Transform Cancer Care in Uganda
C-Care IHK is taking a bold step to revolutionize cancer treatment in Uganda by partnering with top Indian oncology institutions, including Gleneagles Hospitals and Fortis Hospitals. The collaboration aims to strengthen local expertise in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and precision cancer therapy, reducing the need for patients to travel abroad
Inside Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Apostolic Journey to Africa
Pope Leo XIV is set to undertake three major Apostolic Journeys in the first half of 2026, visiting Africa, Spain and the Principality of Monaco, the Holy See Press Office has announced. The travels will begin with a one-day visit to the Monaco on 28 March, followed by a 10-day
Inside Museveni’s Meeting with founder of the Lyca Mobile
President Yoweri Museveni has met Allirajah Subaskaran, founder of the Lyca Group, to discuss expanding Uganda’s digital infrastructure and widening access to affordable mobile services. The meeting, held at Nakasero State Lodge, focused on strengthening connectivity as a driver of economic transformation, innovation and inclusive growth. In a statement shared
MTN Takes Digital Skills to the Streets, Targets 2,000 Ugandans
In a renewed push to bridge Uganda’s digital divide, MTN Uganda is taking its mobile classroom back on the road, with plans to equip 2,000 Ugandans with practical digital skills in the 2025/26 programme cycle. Through its philanthropic arm, the MTN Foundation, in partnership with Maendeleo Foundation, the telecom giant
EACOP Commissions Nyamasoga–Katooke Road to Boost Connectivity in Hoima
In a significant boost to local connectivity and economic activity, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with Hoima City, has officially handed over the newly rehabilitated Nyamasoga–Katooke Road under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) Programme. The 7.5-kilometre marram road, located in Buseruka Sub-County, Hoima District, connects the
Once a Fan by the Roadside, Now Racing the Safari Rally
Long before he ever strapped on a helmet, Oscar Ntambi stood by the roadside in Kampala, watching rally cars tear through the dust. He cheered. He dreamed. Sometimes, he went home and replayed the experience on video games. Today, that same boy from Buziga is preparing to compete in
