Uganda Weighs Second SGR Route to Unlock Dar es Salaam Export Access
Uganda is exploring plans to establish a second Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connection to Tanzania, a strategic move aimed at opening a direct export corridor to the Port of Dar es Salaam and cutting transportation costs and transit time for its mineral exports. Reports by Sputnik Africa, referencing British media
Confusion as Rubaga Cathedral Calls Off Holy Mass for Besigye
Hundreds of people remained stranded at St. Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga following the postponement of a special Holy Mass that had been organized to pray for detained former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and other prisoners. Earlier, the family of Dr. Besigye had announced plans to hold a special Mass at
Prison Officer Shoots Dead Three Supervisors at Kiboga Prison
A prison officer attached to Kiboga Prison has shot dead three supervisors, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Frank Baine Mayanja, the Commissioner for Cooperation and Corporate Affairs and Service Spokesperson of the Uganda Prisons Service. “The Commissioner General of Prisons regrets to announce the unfortunate death
Uganda Intensifies Crackdown on Ivory Trafficking with 154kg Seizure
The Special Wildlife Crime Unit and the Uganda Police Force have arrested a suspected ivory trafficker and recovered 154 kilograms of raw elephant ivory in an intelligence-led operation conducted in Nwoya District. The suspect, Opiro Francis, was arrested on February 22, 2026, in Nwoya District while in possession of ten
Faith and Freedom: Family Seeks Divine Intervention for Besigye
The family of detained former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye is set to hold a special holy mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga. The announcement was made by Winnie Byanyima, Besigye’s wife, who invited the public to attend the prayers scheduled for 2pm today. “I invite Ugandans to come and join
Shs 1.34 Billion Blow: Muwema & Co. to Appeal Rent Judgment
Muwema & Co. Advocates has announced plans to appeal a court ruling ordering the firm to pay USD 372,300 (approximately Shs 1.34 billion) in accumulated rent arrears and mesne profits, and to vacate commercial premises in Kololo following the loss of a long-running tenancy dispute with Downtown Investments Ltd. “We
Court Orders Muwema & Co. Advocates to Pay Shs1.34bn, Vacate Kololo Premises
The Commercial Division of the High Court of Uganda has directed M/S Muwema & Co. Advocates to pay USD 372,300 (about Shs 1.34 billion) in accumulated rent arrears and mesne profits, and to vacate commercial premises in Kololo after losing a long-running tenancy dispute with Downtown Investments Ltd. In a
Valentine’s day: Man Held Over Killing of Teen Found with His Daughter
Security agencies have arrested the prime suspect in connection with the murder of 18-year-old Bukenya Martin. Bukenya was allegedly beaten to death after the suspect reportedly found him with his daughter on Valentine’s Day. The incident occurred on February 14, 2026, at around 8:00 p.m. in Mabanda Cell, Gombe Division,
NUP Vice President Jolly Jacklyn Tukamushaba Granted Bail
The National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Western Uganda, Jolly Jacklyn Tukamushaba, has been granted bail after spending two weeks in prison. Tukamushaba was detained on January 14, ahead of the presidential elections held on January 15, 2026. Her whereabouts remained unknown until she was presented in court on
Museveni Signs Key Legislation to Improve Urban Safety and Housing Finance
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed three important pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulation in Uganda’s construction, housing finance, and valuation sectors. The President enacted the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2025, the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2025, and the Valuation Act, 2025 at State House Entebbe. The new laws
