From Ruins to Hope: Kasubi School Gets Shs 2bn Lifeline
Behind the crumbling walls of Kasubi Family Primary School is a story of resilience, where hundreds of learners continue to pursue education against the odds, relying on the commitment of their teachers to keep their dreams alive.That reality is now set to change. Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in partnership
End of an Era as Gen Katumba Wamala, Bush-War Generals Exit UPDF
The planned retirement of 1,863 officers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is being presented as routine, another phase in a structured exit programme. But behind the numbers lies a deeper, carefully managed transition that is steadily reshaping the power architecture of Uganda’s military. At the centre of this
ITMS Celebrates Mothers’ Day with Women Boda Riders, Pushes Road Safety Campaign
In a sector long dominated by men and often associated with high risks and harsh working conditions, a group of women boda boda riders in Kampala are steadily redefining the face of Uganda’s transport industry. As part of the Mothers’ Day celebrations, the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) donated
How Museveni will Be Sworn In for Seventh Term
Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni will on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, be sworn in for a seventh term as President of Uganda, extending his decades-long rule. The swearing-in ceremony will be presided over by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija at Kololo Independence Grounds. “I, Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni, swear in the name of the
Two Arrested Over Bank of Uganda Break-In
At least two suspects have been arrested in connection with a break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala, police have confirmed. The arrests were announced by police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, who said the suspects were picked up following an intelligence-led operation. Investigators say the incident occurred in the
Kampala Businessman Remanded Over Fatal Shooting in Maid’s Quarters Scandal
A Kampala businessman has been remanded to Luzira Government Prison over allegations that he shot dead his maid’s boyfriend and injured the maid in a late-night incident in Bunga, Makindye Division. John Peter Mulwana, 41, appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday facing charges of murder and attempted
Kiir sacks army chief, finance minister in surprise shake-up
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country’s army chief and finance minister in a sudden reshuffle that has heightened political anxiety in Juba and raised fresh questions about stability in the young nation. State media confirmed that the changes, announced late Wednesday, removed General Paul Nang from his
Nankabirwa gives UEDCL 100-day timeline to fix power service gaps
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Sentamu Nankabirwa, has set a 30 to 100-day timeline for visible improvements in electricity service delivery following a leadership shake-up at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited. The directive comes in the wake of the removal of Managing Director Paul Mwesigwa, who
Audit triggers fresh UEDCL shake-up as government tightens grip
A fresh wave of leadership changes has swept through the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), underscoring growing government pressure on the state-owned utility to deliver on performance amid mounting public scrutiny. The latest shake-up follows a directive by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, who on
US envoy Popp exits after brief tour, leaves imprint on health, trade programmes
US envoy Popp exits after brief tour, leaves imprint on health, trade programmes The United States Ambassador to Uganda, William Wayne Popp, is set to depart following the conclusion of his tour of duty later this month. Popp has served as U.S. ambassador to Uganda since September 2023, when he
