Archbishop Kaziimba Breaks Ground for Provincial Secondary School
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has today officially broken ground for the construction of a state-of-the-art Provincial Secondary School in Bulimu Nkonge, Bukoba Archdeaconry in Mukono Diocese. This milestone follows years of concern raised by parents and guardians seeking admissions
UPDF’S United Nations Guard Unit Launches Blood Donation Drive
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) in Somalia, on Friday launched a blood donation campaign aimed at boosting blood supplies in the mission area. The campaign was officially launched at the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Level 1
Court Remands Diplomat’s Wife Over Death of Two-Year-Old Son
Nakawa Magistrates Court has remanded Jolin Dusabe Mutesi, wife to Chris Rugari, Zimbabwe’s Consular General to Uganda, for allegedly killing her two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari. Appearing before Grade One Magistrate Frank Namanya, Mutesi was charged alongside her maid, Robinah Nabbanja. The two were subsequently remanded May 6, 2025. Mutesi was
Court quashes arrest warrant against Isaac Ssemakadde
The High Court judge Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa has ordered a stay of proceedings against Isaac Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society, pending the determination of his application challenging an earlier arrest warrant. Last month, the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court issued an international arrest warrant for Ssemakadde, directing Interpol
Why court denied Besigye, Lutale’s bail applications despite meeting all requirements
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have been denied bail despite meeting all the necessary conditions. Last month, the duo applied for bail after spending more than 120 days in detention without trial. They are facing treason charges following the dissolution of the General
Shamim Malende’s Health Deteriorates, Referred to Aga Khan Hospital for Treatment
Kampala Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende, has been transferred to Kenya for specialized medical care following a continued deterioration in her health. Malende had initially been receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala. However, doctors there recommended that she seek further medical attention at Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya.
How the Shs 100 million payout to MPs was initiated
Earlier this week, several Members of Parliament reportedly received Shs 100 million each as a gift from President Yoweri Museveni. The revelation was made by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi. According to Ssenyonyi, the money was offered as a token of appreciation for the MPs’ role
Parliament and Allegations of Bribery: A Timeline of Controversy
Over the years, legislators have faced accusations of accepting bribes in exchange for their support on key pieces of legislation. These allegations have sparked public outrage and raised serious concerns about the integrity of the country’s democratic processes. Term Limits (2005) One of the earliest recorded instances of alleged bribery
Zimbabwe Diplomat Chris Rugari confirms wife bore children outside wedlock
Chris Rugari, Zimbabwe’s Consular General to Uganda, has broken his silence following the mysterious death of his son, Nganwa Rugari, who reportedly passed away on Wednesday, April 2, under unclear circumstances. Preliminary findings indicate that on the evening of April 1, 2025, the child allegedly fell from the first floor
Luzira Prison Staff Clinic Set to Revolutionize Healthcare Services- Dr. Byabashaijja
The newly constructed Luzira Prison Staff Clinic is poised to transform healthcare delivery for prison staff, inmates, and surrounding communities, according to Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr. Johnson Byabashaija. This state-of-the-art facility features a wide range of modern amenities, including admission wards, an intensive care unit (ICU), maternity wards, surgical
