Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Two Ministers
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Ghana following Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight people, including two ministers. “I am deeply saddened by the helicopter crash that led to the loss of
Buganda Kingdom Receives Shs 2 Billion Boost for Restoration of Kasubi Royal Tombs
The Buganda Kingdom has received a Shs 2 billion boost toward the ongoing restoration of the Kasubi Royal Tombs, following a major fire in March 2010 that destroyed the tomb and surrounding structures. In the wake of the disaster, the Kingdom pledged to rebuild the sacred site, with President Yoweri
Kabaka Mutebi: The Late Rhoda Kalema Was Instrumental in the Restoration of the Buganda Kingdom
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has mourned the death of former Minister for Public Service and pioneering politician, the late Lay Canon Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema. Canon Kalema passed away at 3:27 a.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, where she had been transferred for
Family Recounts Final Days of the Late Canon Rhoda Kalema
The family of the late Lay Canon Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, former Minister for Public Service and trailblazing politician, has shared emotional details of her final days, describing her last moments as a continuation of a life devoted to God, service, and empowering others. Canon Kalema passed away at 3:27
Weasel Hospitalized After Alleged Hit and Run by wife Sandra Teta
Singer Douglas Mayanja, aka Weasel, is fighting for his life at Nsambya Hospital after what eyewitnesses claim was a deliberate hit-and-run by his partner, Sandra Teta, during a dramatic altercation in Munyonyo. The incident unfolded at Shans Bar, a popular entertainment spot where industry insiders regularly gather. According to multiple witnesses,
Court Defers Ruling on Besigye, Lutale’s Bail Applications
The High Court has deferred its ruling on the mandatory bail application for Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola. In June, the trio petitioned the High Court after the Nakawa Magistrates Court declined to grant them mandatory bail, despite having spent over six months on remand.
Sorrow as Body of Former Minister Rhoda Kalema Arrives at Entebbe Airport
The body of Lay Canon Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, former Minister for Public Service and revered elder stateswoman, arrived this morning at Entebbe International Airport from Nairobi, where she passed away over the weekend following an illness. The body was received by representatives from A-Plus Funeral Services, the Uganda Police
FDC Founding Member and Businessman James Garuga Musinguzi Dies
James Garuga Musinguzi, a founding member and key financier of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has passed away. He was widely respected both in Uganda’s political and business circles, and played a pivotal role in acquiring the party’s national headquarters in Najjanankumbi. Garuga, who hailed from Kanungu District, was
Nineteen months later, Bishop Moses Banja Leaves Many Guessing
On December 10, 2023, Bishop Moses Banja was consecrated and enthroned as the sixth Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, succeeding Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira. Bishop Banja was selected from a pool of nine candidates, including Rev. Can. Moses Kayimba, Rev. Edward Stephen Kabanda, Ven. Can. John Gitta Kavuma, and Ven. B.K. Buwembo. Others included Rev. Semei Ssebina Sekiziyivu, Rev. Emmanuel Lutaaya,
Fallen Seeta High Student Didn’t Know How to Swim, Says Principal
The principal of Seeta High Schools, Kafumbe Davis, has confirmed that Kevin Nsamba, the Senior Six student who tragically drowned on Sunday, did not know how to swim. Nsamba reportedly drowned in the school’s swimming pool after playing football with classmates earlier in the evening. The incident occurred around 5:30
