Court Slaps Mufumbiro with New Incitement to Murder Charges
The Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Waiswa Mufumbiro, has been charged with inciting supporters of his party to commit murder against security personnel. Appearing before Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Frank Nahamya, Mufumbiro pleaded not guilty and was subsequently remanded to Luzira Prison until November 4, 2025. Prosecution
Museveni Orders Shs 5 Million Compensation for Families of Gulu Highway Crash Victims
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered for Shs 5 million payment to bereaved families which have lost their loved one in the tragic accident along Gulu highway. “I have learnt with sadness about the tragic accident that occurred this morning along the Kampala–Gulu highway, claiming many lives,” Museveni said. “I extend
Nomination of candidates for 2026 Parliamentary Elections kicks off
The nomination of candidates for the 2026 Parliamentary Elections has officially kicked off at various regional offices of the Electoral Commission. The Electoral Commission designated Wednesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 23, 2025, as the official nomination dates for candidates seeking to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections. “The nominations
Kakeeka Ground: Inside Police Standoff with Bobi Wine
As the clock ticks towards the January 15, 2025 polling day, police clashed with presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, ahead of his rally in Kakumiro District. The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. when Bobi Wine arrived in Nalweyo Town Council, Kakumiro District, where traffic police
Over 62 perish in Tragic accident on Kampala–Gulu Highway
At least 63 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured in a fatal road crash that occurred at Kitaleba Village, near Asili Farm, along the Kampala–Gulu Highway. The fatal crash involved four motor vehicles: UBF 614X, an Isuzu bus (Nile Star Coaches); CGO 5132AB 07, a Toyota Surf;
Uganda’s coffee prices hold steady despite global market surges
Uganda’s coffee sector has shown optimistic performance as global Arabica prices surged while the country’s premium Bugisu AA grade held steady. This is according to the latest Daily Coffee Market Analysis Report issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). The report, released on Monday showed that
Police commander collapses, dies in line of duty
Commissioner of Police Maate Godfrey, who was serving as the Commander of Sango Bay Police Operations, has passed away. According to reports, Maate collapsed while on duty in Kyotera and was rushed to a nearby health facility, where he was pronounced dead. His death was confirmed in an official statement
AIDS Commission Proposes Condom Use Training for MPs
The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has proposed conducting training sessions for Members of Parliament (MPs) on how to use condoms so they can better educate their constituents, amid growing concerns about Uganda’s slow progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The proposal was made by Ruth Ssenyonyi, Board Chairperson of the
Last Ebola patient in DRC discharged
The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged today, marking an important milestone in the efforts to end the outbreak. The recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over if no further cases are confirmed. A total of 19 patients have recovered
Balaam’s Employee Drowns in River Nile
Musasizi Yusuf, an employee of Minister of State for Children Balaam Barugahara and a member of his campaign team, has tragically drowned in the River Nile. According to reports, Musasizi was en route to Adjumani when the incident occurred. He had gone swimming at Sinyanya Landing Site, where he was
