Kibuli hospital ordered to pay Shs 147m over baby death
The High court has ordered Kibuli Muslim Hospital to pay Shs 147 million in damages to Kyofuna Jaridah following the death of her newborn baby, ruling that the facility was negligent in the management of the child’s care. Court heard that Kyofuna attended antenatal care at Kibuli Muslim Hospital from
Parliament endorses Kiryowa, Bangumya for EALA slots
Parliament has endorsed two National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates to fill Uganda’s vacant positions in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), following the adoption of a report by the Parliamentary Verification Committee. The vacancies arose after former EALA representatives James Kakooza and Dennis Namara were elected to the 12th Parliament,
Parliament names Gidudu acting communications director as Obore faces charges
Grace Gidudu has been appointed Acting Director of Communication and Public Affairs at Parliament, stepping into the role following the arrest and remand of substantive director Chris Obore over alleged corruption. Gidudu, who has been serving as Assistant Director in charge of Media Relations, is a long-serving member of the
20 pupils perish in Kapchorwa crash as they returned from Sipi Falls
At least 20 pupils from King David Nursery and Primary School in Ndejje have been confirmed dead following a fatal road crash in Kapchorwa district as they returned from an educational tour. The accident occurred at Chekwatit village in Kawowo sub-county, where a school bus transporting the pupils reportedly
Court rejects Lukwago medical plea, commits him for trial
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been committed to the High court for trial on charges of misprision of treason, alongside several co-accused, including Dr Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulega, Frank Kihehere Atukunda and Joel Wakayima. The committal was made on Thursday by Makindye Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera,
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, enters 42-day countdown
Uganda has discharged the last Ebola patient from the Mulago National Referral Isolation Centre, marking a major milestone in the country’s response to the outbreak and triggering the start of the mandatory 42-day countdown before the disease can officially be declared over. The patient, a Congolese national who sought treatment
Gov’t dismisses new malaria strain claims in student deaths
The Minister of Health, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has dismissed reports linking recent student deaths to a new malaria strain, saying the fatalities are instead associated with an “immunological gap” among learners in urban areas. Presenting a ministerial statement before Parliament, Baryomunsi said available scientific evidence does not support claims of
Glovo names Kolawole as Uganda General Manager to drive digital growth
Glovo has appointed Kolawole Kolawole as its new General Manager for Uganda, a move the on-demand delivery platform says signals deeper investment in the country’s fast-evolving digital economy. The appointment comes at a time when competition in Uganda’s quick commerce and on-demand delivery space is intensifying, with firms seeking to
Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School Loses Case Over Pupil Beating
The High Court has ordered Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School to pay Shs5 million in damages to a former pupil who was illegally caned by teachers, despite ruling that there was no medical proof linking the punishment to his long-term injuries. The case, which dates back to 2011, was filed
Museveni Rejects Tax Bills Over ‘Unfair’ Clauses
President Museveni has rejected two key tax amendment bills, sending them back to Parliament with a stern warning that some of the proposed measures could distort competition, fuel tax avoidance and hurt the economy. Museveni declined to assent to the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Excise Duty (Amendment)
