Six Killed in Fiery Hoima–Kiboga Road Crash
AtleastSix people have been confirmed dead following a devastating head-on collision that occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. today along the Hoima–Kiboga Road. According to SP Michael Kananura, the spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety at the Uganda Police Force, the crash involved an Isuzu bus, registration number
Ayatollah Arafeh Joins Council to Temporarily Assume Supreme Leader’s Duties
Iran has appointed Ayatollah Arafeh to the country’s Governing Council in a legal capacity, granting him the authority to temporarily perform the duties of the Supreme Leader, the Islamic Republic News Agency (ISNA) reports. The appointment is intended to ensure continuity in Iran’s highest office, with Arafeh stepping in on
Uganda Orders citizens to Exit Iran following US and Israel attacks
The Government of Uganda has issued an urgent advisory calling on its citizens to leave Iran immediately, as rising tensions in the Middle East threaten to spiral into wider instability. In a security notice released on February 28, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that the situation in the region
Pride Microfinance Held Liable in Shs 15m Agricultural Loan Dispute
When torrential rains devastated Joseryn Kyosimire’s banana plantation in Rushenyi, Ntungamo District, in 2019, the destruction was swift and unforgiving. Months of labour were wiped out in hours. But Kyosimire believed she had a safety net. She had secured a Shs 15 million agricultural loan from Pride Microfinance, and 1.75 percent
Museveni Receives Credentials from Six Ambassadors, Pledges Stronger Bilateral Ties
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received Letters of Credence from six newly accredited ambassadors, reaffirming Uganda’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade, and bilateral relations. In a statement shared on his official X account, Museveni said the envoys represented the State of Qatar, Republic of Cuba, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, State
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
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
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
Analytical Laboraties seek Shs 2 Billion for Age-Detection Machine as NIRA Referrals Surge
Uganda’s forensic authority, the Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratories (DGAL), is seeking Shs 2 billion from Parliament to acquire a specialised age-detection machine, citing mounting pressure from age-verification cases linked to the national ID renewal exercise. The request follows a surge in referrals from the National Identification and Registration Authority
