Gen Muhoozi Ousts Top Intelligence Officer, Orders Arrests of two Senior Commanders
In a dramatic shakeup within Uganda’s defence hierarchy, Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has fired Brigadier Abdul Rugumayo, the Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, sending ripples through the country’s military establishment. The move comes amid a wave of uncertainty, as two other senior officers, including General
CAF Report Exposes Shortfalls in Uganda’s AFCON 2027 Plans
Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have come under renewed scrutiny after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) flagged major gaps in stadium infrastructure and support facilities. A recent CAF inspection report indicates that none of the country’s proposed venues currently meets the required Category 4
Court orders Nile Breweries to pay Shs 1.1bn in contract dispute
The Court of Appeal has ordered Nile Breweries Limited to pay Shs 1.1 billion in damages to Salvation Distributors Limited for breach of contract, bringing to a close a long-running dispute over distributorship rights. Court records show that between 1999 and 2002, Gregory Gidagui Mafabi, through Salvation Distributors, entered into
How Unlawful Dismissal Cost Airtel Shs 254.6 Million
The Industrial Court has awarded Shs31 million in general damages to Peter Katongole for unlawful dismissal by Airtel Uganda Limited, bringing to a close a long-running labour dispute. Katongole, a long-serving employee who worked with Airtel Uganda for 13 years, was earlier found to have been unfairly and unlawfully dismissed
Molly Katanga Describes Final Moments Before Husband’s Death
Molly Katanga, the prime suspect in the death of her husband, Henry Katanga, has told court that he had been struggling with persistent headaches and stress, and had reportedly refused to take prescribed medication. Molly is accused of shooting her husband dead on November 2, 2023, at their home in
Molly Katanga Begins Defence in High Court Murder Trial
The High Court Criminal Division in Kampala is set to hear the defence of Molly Katanga in a high-profile case involving the alleged murder of her husband, Henry Katanga. Molly is accused of shooting her husband dead on November 2, 2023, at their home in Mbuya, Nakawa Division in Kampala,
Gov’t halts new road projects amid funding gap
The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that in the 2026/27 financial year, the government will not embark on new road projects. Instead, the focus will be on completing ongoing works, after only Shs 690.5 billion was allocated for infrastructure projects out of the Shs 2.3 trillion requested. The
IGG Moves to Dispose Corruption-Seized Properties as Valuation Begins
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has stepped up efforts to recover stolen public wealth, kicking off the valuation of 17 properties confiscated from corrupt public officials. The exercise, which paves the way for eventual disposal of the assets, began with a site visit to
The Endless Fraud at Equity Bank
Despite its mission to provide inclusive financial services and expand wealth-creation opportunities across Africa, Equity Bank has repeatedly been hit by fraud scandals across its major markets, including Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. The bank also operates in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Tanzania. Each incident tends
Bobi Wine:’I am not going to negotiate my freedom’
Former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has firmly declared that he will not negotiate for his freedom following his recent departure from Uganda, insisting that his rights must be guaranteed unconditionally. Kyagulanyi left Uganda two weeks ago after reportedly spending nearly two months in hiding
