Mao Heads to Kyankwanzi as Speakership Battle Looms
The Democratic Party (DP) President, Norbert Mao, has confirmed that he will attend the National Resistance Movement (NRM) retreat scheduled for this week at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. Mao’s participation follows the signing of a cooperation agreement between the DP and the NRM, as well as his subsequent
Court Cracks Down on Evasion, Orders Amelia Kyambadde to Appear in Two Weeks
Kyambadde Amelia Anne has been given two weeks to appear in court following the clearance of substituted service in an election petition filed by Kiyaga Hillary Innocent. Kiyaga had petitioned the court on March 26, 2026, seeking an extension of time to file his application and effect service on Kyambadde,
Gen Muhoozi Calls for Death Penalty After Ggaba Child Killings
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called for the death penalty following the brutal killing of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program School details continue to emerge about the incident, which occurred within a school premises in the Kampala suburb under what investigators describe as violent and
Matia Kyaligonza’s Son Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash
Kikuube District LC5 Chairperson Banura Peter, son of Uganda’s Ambassador to Burundi Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Matayo Kyaligonza , has died following a fatal hit-and-run road crash, police have confirmed. The incident occurred at Butyamba Village in Kikuube Town Council, where Banura was knocked down by a speeding Toyota Hiace, commonly referred
MP Otukol, Three Others Jailed Over Fraud and Abuse of Office
The Anti-Corruption Court has handed prison sentences to Pallisa District Member of Parliament Otukol Samuel and three co-accused after finding them guilty of causing financial loss, theft, and conspiracy to defraud in a case that exposed abuse of public office. The convictions also implicate Odap Francis, a former Chief Administrative
Horror at Ggaba School as Man Kills Four Children
At least four children have been killed in a tragic stabbing incident at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program School in Makindye Division, Kampala City. The 34-year-old Christopher Okello, killed one girl and three boys. The incident was confirmed by Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Racheal Kawala, who described it as a
Archbishop Kazimba Warns of Rising Youth Drug Abuse, Urges Faith and Collective Action
The Church of Uganda has issued a stark warning over the escalating crisis of drug and substance abuse among young people, using this year’s Easter message to urge urgent intervention, spiritual renewal, and a united national response. Delivering his 2026 Easter message from the Provincial Secretariat, Archbishop Dr. Stephen Samuel
Police Record Decline in Motor Vehicle Theft
A total of 875 motor vehicles were reported stolen in 2025, according to the newly released annual police crime report, reflecting a notable decline in car theft across the country. The report shows that cases dropped from 999 in 2024 to 875 in 2025, representing a 12.4 percent decrease. Police
NGO Funding Bill Draws Scrutiny Over Harsh Sanctions
A proposed law aimed at tightening control over how non governmental organizations access and utilize foreign funding is drawing growing scrutiny over its severe penalties and potential implications for accountability in Uganda. The NGO Funding Bill, currently before Parliament in petition form, seeks to introduce stricter state oversight of external
DPP Drops Charges Against Lawyer Mabirizi, New Counts Instituted
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has dropped four charges against lawyer Male Mabirizi following a Constitutional Court ruling that nullified the relevant law. “Following the ruling of the Constitutional Court, the DPP informs this court that proceedings against Male Mabirizi are discontinued,” said state prosecutor Richard Birivumbuka. However, the
