2026 Election: Mawejje Announces Bid to Challenge President Museveni
Francis Mawejje has officially declared his intention to run against President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming 2026 general elections. Mawejje, a boda-boda rider and graduate in International Relations and Diplomacy from Cavendish University, made the announcement earlier today. At 30 years old, Mawejje says he is stepping into the race
Hellen Alaba Wins 19-Year Pension Dispute Against Bank of Uganda
In a landmark ruling delivered by the Industrial Court of Uganda, Hellen Alaba, a former Banking Assistant at the Bank of Uganda (BOU), emerged victorious in her 19-year legal battle for retirement benefits. The court ruled that Alaba is entitled to her accrued pension benefits for her service between May
Kampala International University Loses Shs 46.6 Billion Case Against Housing Finance Company
In a landmark ruling delivered by the Commercial Division of the High Court, Kampala International University’s (KIU) application to stay the execution of a $12.7 million (Shs 46.6 billion) arbitral award in favor of Housing Finance Company Limited was dismissed. Presided over by Justice Stephen Mubiru, the decision marks a
Karuma Bridge Reopens to All Traffic After Three-Week Closure
The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has reopened Karuma and Ayago Bridges to all traffic, following the successful installation and curing of new expansion joints. Expansion joints are essential components that enable bridges to expand and contract in response to temperature changes and traffic loads. This flexibility is key
Shincheonji Church of Jesus in France Refutes Le Parisien Report: “Distortion of Facts, Extreme bias, and Defamation of a Faith Community”
Only Speculative Remarks from Former Members Quoted to Generalize Entire Church… “Only Two Lines Dedicated to the Church’s Sincere Response” “Fair Reporting Practices Needed to Uphold Religious Freedom and Protect Believers” On April 9, the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in France issued an official statement criticizing the French daily newspaper
Coffee Exports Earn Uganda Shs 616.7 billion in One Month
Uganda earned US$ 167.78 million (Shs 616.7 billion) from the export of 555,756 60-kilogram bags of coffee to various international markets, according to the February 2025 monthly coffee report. The average price per kilogram of coffee was US$ 5.03 (Shs 18,488), an increase of US cents 29 from US$ 4.74
‘The era of aid or free money is gone’
In the face of dwindling global funding, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina said Africa must wean itself from aid dependency and urgently chart its future through self-reliance, strategic partnerships, and leveraging its vast natural resources. He spoke on Friday in Abuja at the 14th
Karuma, Ayago Bridges to Reopen for All Traffic
Karuma and Ayago Bridges are set to reopen to all traffic following the successful installation and curing of expansion joints, the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has announced. Expansion joints are critical components that allow bridge structures to expand and contract with temperature changes and traffic loads. This flexibility
Armed men shoot at two in Lweza
Kajansi Police Division is investigating an aggravated robbery that took place yesterday at Lweza Cell A, Ndejje Division, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality in Wakiso District. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, two unidentified men riding a red Haojue motorcycle (registration number UGG 774A) attacked a parked Toyota
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
