SFC Soldiers Arrest Lukwago After Sealing Off Home
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been arrested by soldiers attached to the Special Forces Command (SFC) following an operation at his residence. Eyewitnesses said heavily armed soldiers first sealed off the perimeter of Lukwago’s home before moving in and taking him into custody. The circumstances surrounding the arrest
Muhoozi Drops Kabanda as PLU Secretary General in Leadership Shake-Up
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the founder of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), has dropped Kasambya County MP David Kabanda as the organisation’s Secretary General, replacing him with Tingey County MP Fadil Twalla in a swift leadership shake-up. The changes, announced via Muhoozi’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, take immediate effect
Court orders UCU to pay Shs 100 million in student credit transfer dispute
The High Court has ordered Uganda Christian University (UCU) to pay Shs100 million in general damages to a former student, Samantha Mwesigye, after finding the institution acted unlawfully in refusing to transfer her academic credits. In a judgment delivered on June 12, 2026, Justice Bernard Namanya ruled that UCU’s decision
Court Remands Four in Mob Killing of Rugby Star Gongodyo
Four prime suspects in the mob killing of national rugby player Sydney Gongodyo have been remanded to Luzira Prison. Gongodyo, 27, a resident of Busibanti Zone in Najjera, Wakiso District, was allegedly assaulted to death during the incident. The suspects; Obed Mugwisa, Elly Mundoni, Joseph Owino and Henry Kabugo appeared
Binance Commits Shs 469.6 million to Support Ebola Response in Uganda
Binance has committed $125,000 (Shs 469.6 million) in humanitarian funding to support the Uganda Red Cross Society’s frontline response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The contribution will support urgent interventions in affected and high-risk communities, helping to strengthen community awareness and prevention campaigns, contact tracing and surveillance support, risk communication
Inside Uganda’s Shs 72T Budget: Climate Action, Justice Rise Amid Debt Pressure
Government has placed environmental protection, disaster preparedness and access to justice at the centre of its Shs 72 trillion 2026/27 national budget, signalling a shift towards sustainability and institutional strengthening even as fiscal pressures continue to mount. Presenting the budget, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the fiscal plan is anchored
President clears Katungi for Media Centre deputy boss
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dennis Katungi as the substantive deputy executive director of the Uganda Media Centre, ending years of acting service in the role. Katungi, who serves as head of communications and media relations at the government communications agency, has been holding the position in an acting capacity
Uganda Airlines, Boeing sign Shs 3.7 trillion aircraft deal
President Yoweri Museveni has witnessed the signing of a Shs3.7 trillion aircraft acquisition agreement between Uganda Airlines and Boeing, marking a significant step in the national carrier’s long-term expansion strategy. The agreement was signed by Uganda Airlines chief executive officer Girma Wake on behalf of the national carrier, while Boeing was
Alupo breaks silence on detained MP Etilu, assures imminent release
Vice President Jessica Alupo has confirmed that Amuria District Woman Member of Parliament Margaret Etilu is in police detention, days after her reported arrest under unclear circumstances triggered concern among legislators. Etilu, an NRM legislator, was reportedly picked up on May 23, 2026, from the residence of Speaker Anita Among,
Museveni pushes fast-track of East African common currency amid trade concerns
President Yoweri Museveni has renewed calls for the fast-tracking of the East African Community (EAC) monetary union, warning that continued delays risk undermining trade and weakening confidence in the bloc’s long-promised economic integration. During a meeting with EAC Secretary-General Stephen Patrick Mbundi at State Lodge Nakasero, Museveni cast the proposed
