Church of Uganda Rejects New Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has announced that the Church of Uganda does not recognize the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally. He stated that her office is no longer considered an “Instrument of Communion.” Yesterday, the Church of England named Sarah Mullally as the Archbishop of Canterbury-designate,
UK Appoints Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally has been named the new Archbishop of Canterbury-designate becoming the first woman ever appointed to the role. A former NHS chief nurse, the 63-year-old was ordained in 2006 and made history in 2018 when she became the first female Bishop of London the third most senior position
Unlawful drilling: Mufumbiro, Eddy Mutwe denied bail
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates’ Court has rejected the bail application of National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, Sauda Madaada, and eight other party members, pending investigation. The group, which is facing charges of unlawful drilling, conspiracy to commit a felony, and other related offenses, had applied for
Uganda secures Shs 1.7 billion to support emergency flood and landslide response
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a grant of $500,000 (Shs 1,733,308,500) from its Special Relief Fund to support Uganda’s Relief Emergency Response Project. The financing will provide urgent assistance to communities severely affected by floods and landslides in the Bulambuli, Kasese and
UDB secures Shs 103 billion to boost economic growth
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has successfully disbursed a USD 30 Million (Shs 103.9 billion) financing facility to Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL) in Uganda. This strategic facility marks ICD’s first Line of Finance transaction in
Court Dismisses Akena’s Petition Over Presidential Nominations
The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena, who sought to compel the Electoral Commission (EC) to nominate him as a presidential candidate. Akena had approached the court after the EC blocked both him and his rival, Denis Enap Adim, from being
AIGP Kataratambi Charles Passes Away
The Uganda Police Force is mourning the loss of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Kataratambi Charles, who passed away earlier today, 2 October 2025. A statement released by the police confirmed the passing of AIGP Kataratambi, who was serving as the Director of Human Rights and Legal Services. “The
Police nabs Alien Skin over murder
Uganda Police has arrested controversial musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, following the murder of Wilfred Namuwaya, a TikToker and former dancer in the Fangone Forest group, known by his stage name Top Dancer. The singer was arrested earlier today. The incident has sparked public outrage after disturbing
Court Blocks Besigye from Speaking Out After 10 Months in Prison
High Court Justice Emmanuel Baguma has blocked former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye from raising his concerns in court after spending 10 months in prison. Besigye sought to raise a concern during court proceedings; however, the presiding judge directed him to channel it through his legal team. “I wish to
Sseggona: Even Before the Mpuuga Scenario, NUP Wanted Us out
Busiro East MP Medard Sseggona has revealed that he and several other former Democratic Party (DP) members were being pushed out of the National Unity Platform (NUP) long before the controversy surrounding former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga. Sseggona made the remarks just two days after the party denied him
