NUP’s Lina Zedriga Granted Bail After Three Weeks in Prison
The Gulu Chief Magistrate’s Court has released Lina Zedriga, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Northern Uganda, after she spent three weeks in prison. Appearing before Augustine Alule Koma, Dr. Zedriga was granted a cash bail of Shs1 million. According to National Unity Platform (NUP), Zedriga was reportedly
Inside the Shs14.3 billion appeal for Uganda’s First Bone Marrow Transplant Centre
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is seeking $4 million (Shs14.3 billion) to establish a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) centre. The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) centre is intended to expand access to life-saving treatment for patients suffering from sickle cell disease, HIV-related complications, and other complex blood disorders. Under a
Uganda Acquires 20% Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company
Uganda has acquired a 20.15% strategic stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), marking a significant move to strengthen its energy security and regional cooperation. The development was confirmed by Minister Ruth Nankabirwa, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, which revealed that through the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC),
Uganda Weighs Second SGR Route to Unlock Dar es Salaam Export Access
Uganda is exploring plans to establish a second Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connection to Tanzania, a strategic move aimed at opening a direct export corridor to the Port of Dar es Salaam and cutting transportation costs and transit time for its mineral exports. Reports by Sputnik Africa, referencing British media
Confusion as Rubaga Cathedral Calls Off Holy Mass for Besigye
Hundreds of people remained stranded at St. Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga following the postponement of a special Holy Mass that had been organized to pray for detained former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and other prisoners. Earlier, the family of Dr. Besigye had announced plans to hold a special Mass at
Prison Officer Shoots Dead Three Supervisors at Kiboga Prison
A prison officer attached to Kiboga Prison has shot dead three supervisors, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Frank Baine Mayanja, the Commissioner for Cooperation and Corporate Affairs and Service Spokesperson of the Uganda Prisons Service. “The Commissioner General of Prisons regrets to announce the unfortunate death
Uganda Intensifies Crackdown on Ivory Trafficking with 154kg Seizure
The Special Wildlife Crime Unit and the Uganda Police Force have arrested a suspected ivory trafficker and recovered 154 kilograms of raw elephant ivory in an intelligence-led operation conducted in Nwoya District. The suspect, Opiro Francis, was arrested on February 22, 2026, in Nwoya District while in possession of ten
Faith and Freedom: Family Seeks Divine Intervention for Besigye
The family of detained former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye is set to hold a special holy mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga. The announcement was made by Winnie Byanyima, Besigye’s wife, who invited the public to attend the prayers scheduled for 2pm today. “I invite Ugandans to come and join
Shs 1.34 Billion Blow: Muwema & Co. to Appeal Rent Judgment
Muwema & Co. Advocates has announced plans to appeal a court ruling ordering the firm to pay USD 372,300 (approximately Shs 1.34 billion) in accumulated rent arrears and mesne profits, and to vacate commercial premises in Kololo following the loss of a long-running tenancy dispute with Downtown Investments Ltd. “We
Court Orders Muwema & Co. Advocates to Pay Shs1.34bn, Vacate Kololo Premises
The Commercial Division of the High Court of Uganda has directed M/S Muwema & Co. Advocates to pay USD 372,300 (about Shs 1.34 billion) in accumulated rent arrears and mesne profits, and to vacate commercial premises in Kololo after losing a long-running tenancy dispute with Downtown Investments Ltd. In a
