Police Arrest NUP Supporters Ahead of Bobi Wine Rally
At least 29 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) were arrested ahead of a scheduled campaign rally by presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SSP Patrick Onyango, the group was apprehended for allegedly blocking the Mityana Highway. Although Kyagulanyi
Outrage in Saayi Village as Abenaitwe’ Cannabis Farm Takes Over Forest Land
Residents of Saayi Village in Kisoga-Ntenjeru Town Council, Mukono District, are up in arms after Zombo District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Robert Abenaitwe, allegedly converted 17 acres of the Zirimiti Central Forest Reserve into a guarded cannabis plantation without community consultation or transparency. “They came with papers, guns, and promises.
Former UPDF Officer and Rebel Leader Col Kyakabale Dies
Colonel Anthony Kyakabale, a former National Resistance Army (NRA) fighter turned dissident, and later a retired officer of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has died, according to family sources But his life was far from ordinary, it was a story of war, loyalty, betrayal, exile, and an unexpected homecoming. Born
Church of Uganda Rejects New Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has announced that the Church of Uganda does not recognize the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally. He stated that her office is no longer considered an “Instrument of Communion.” Yesterday, the Church of England named Sarah Mullally as the Archbishop of Canterbury-designate,
UK Appoints Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally has been named the new Archbishop of Canterbury-designate becoming the first woman ever appointed to the role. A former NHS chief nurse, the 63-year-old was ordained in 2006 and made history in 2018 when she became the first female Bishop of London the third most senior position
Unlawful drilling: Mufumbiro, Eddy Mutwe denied bail
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates’ Court has rejected the bail application of National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, Sauda Madaada, and eight other party members, pending investigation. The group, which is facing charges of unlawful drilling, conspiracy to commit a felony, and other related offenses, had applied for
Uganda secures Shs 1.7 billion to support emergency flood and landslide response
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a grant of $500,000 (Shs 1,733,308,500) from its Special Relief Fund to support Uganda’s Relief Emergency Response Project. The financing will provide urgent assistance to communities severely affected by floods and landslides in the Bulambuli, Kasese and
UDB secures Shs 103 billion to boost economic growth
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has successfully disbursed a USD 30 Million (Shs 103.9 billion) financing facility to Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL) in Uganda. This strategic facility marks ICD’s first Line of Finance transaction in
Court Dismisses Akena’s Petition Over Presidential Nominations
The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena, who sought to compel the Electoral Commission (EC) to nominate him as a presidential candidate. Akena had approached the court after the EC blocked both him and his rival, Denis Enap Adim, from being
AIGP Kataratambi Charles Passes Away
The Uganda Police Force is mourning the loss of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Kataratambi Charles, who passed away earlier today, 2 October 2025. A statement released by the police confirmed the passing of AIGP Kataratambi, who was serving as the Director of Human Rights and Legal Services. “The
