Museveni puts MPs on notice over corruption, discipline at Kyankwanzi retreat
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament, saying corruption continues to undermine Uganda’s development and could derail progress if left unchecked. Addressing legislators at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi (NALI), where they have been attending a week-long retreat, Museveni stressed that the fight against
Court halts trial as Suspect in Ggaba Child Killings Claims Sickness
Proceedings in the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the murder of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, were abruptly halted after the accused told court he was unwell. “I am unable to proceed with the current session because I am not feeling well,” Onyum
Journalist Injured as Prisons Vehicle Rams Media at Ggaba Court
Journalist Ronald Mulwana has been rushed to hospital after a Prisons vehicle transporting suspect Christopher Okello Onyum rammed into members of the media at Ggaba Community Church grounds in Makindye Division, where his trial is ongoing. Mulwana had been assigned to cover court proceedings involving Okello Onyum, the prime suspect
Grief as Archbishop Kaziimba’s Father Dies at Mengo Hospital
The father of the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, Mr. Besweri Kaddu, has passed on. Mr. Kaddu passed away yesterday at Mengo Hospital, where he had been hospitalised. His death was confirmed by Archbishop Kaziimba. “Brother Bishops and Maamas, clergy, and
Court Slaps MTN Uganda With Shs 50M Penalty for trespass
The Court of Appeal has ordered MTN Uganda Limited to pay Shs 50 million in general damages for trespassing on the land of Ocur Odwe Julius Peter in Dokolo District. In 2012, MTN Uganda embarked on a project to extend telecommunications connectivity to Dokolo District. During the implementation of the
Pearl Bank Surges as Wendi Wallet Hits Ushs 240.5 Billion in Deposits
A quiet but meaningful shift is unfolding in Uganda’s financial sector, one that is beginning to redefine what a local bank can become. Pearl Bank’s results for the year ended December 2025 point to a strong growth story. Profit after tax rose by 34 percent to Shs 47.3 billion, customer
Kaabong hospital gets upgraded laboratory to boost diagnostics
A newly constructed and upgraded laboratory has been commissioned at Kaabong General Hospital in the Karamoja sub-region, in a move expected to strengthen diagnostic services and disease surveillance. The facility, funded by the U.S. Department of State at a cost of approximately $400,000, is expected to improve detection and response
Ggaba Day care suspected killer denies all charges
Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre has denied all the charges against him. Appearing before pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering four children at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre. The public court sitting is ongoing at
Trial of Ggaba Daycare Killings Suspect kicks off at Scene of Crime
The trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, commenced on Monday during a High Court session held at the scene of the crime in Makindye Division, Kampala. Okello Onyum faces four counts of murder in connection with
Banking Disputes Trap Shs 7 Trillion, Threaten Uganda’s Growth
Uganda’s economy is bleeding billions in stalled financial activity, with an estimated Shs 7 trillion locked up in unresolved banking disputes, according to Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor of the Bank of Uganda. He warned that the growing backlog of cases is quietly suffocating investment and slowing economic momentum. Speaking at the
