Museveni distances self from sections of Sovereignty Bill, political parties remain on radar
President Yoweri Museveni has distanced himself from several provisions in the newly tabled Sovereignty Bill currently under scrutiny by Parliament’s committees on legal and parliamentary affairs, and defence and internal affairs. On April 15, 2026, the State Minister for Internal Affairs, David Muhoozi, presented the bill for its first reading,
Court convicts Okello for killing four children
The High Court has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum for killing four Ggaba school children. Earlier Presiding judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha found Okello guilty of killing four children. In her judgement, she convicted him awaiting for sentencing. On monday, prosecution, led by Jonathan Muwaganya, on Tuesday asked court to find Onyum
UAA names new executive council as industry pushes reforms
The Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) has unveiled a new executive council, taking office at a time when the industry is pushing for greater recognition, stronger regulation and professional standards. Peter Kazibwe, creative director at Maad McCann, takes over as chairman. Kazibwe is one of the region’s leading creatives and was
Inside Shs 285bn funding to Scale Up Life-Saving Assistance Across Uganda’s Refugee Settlements
The United States Government has committed US$75 million ( Shs 285 billion) to humanitarian partners in Uganda to strengthen life-saving assistance for refugees, host communities, and populations affected by severe acute malnutrition linked to recurrent drought and a measles outbreak. The funding, channelled through the Eastern and Southern Africa Humanitarian
Okello Awaits Verdict in Chilling Child Murder Case
The High Court is set to deliver its judgement in the high-profile murder case against Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba school children killings, with a ruling expected on Thursday. Presiding judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha reserved judgement after the close of submissions, drawing a tense pause over
Museveni Assents to Eight New Laws Strengthening Health, Labour, and Energy Sectors
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulation, improving worker protections, and enhancing institutional efficiency across key sectors. In a statement shared on his official X platform, the President confirmed signing into law the National Drug and Health Products Authority Act, 2026, which
Buganda Kingdom: Sovereignty Bill must be revised to protect constitutional freedoms
The Kingdom of Buganda has warned the Attorney General that the Draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 will unintentionally affect cultural institutions, legitimate development partnerships and civic participation in Uganda. The submission, received on 28 April 2026 through the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Security Registry, urges government and
Serena Hotel Employee Jailed Over Missing Customer’s $12,000
A cloud of intrigue has engulfed Kampala’s high-end hospitality scene after a porter at Serena Hotel was remanded over the disappearance of $12,000 (about Shs 45 million) belonging to a South Sudanese general, an incident now exposing possible security blind spots within the facility. William Ssemata, 39, was on Tuesday
Over 30 Feared Missing After Canoe Capsizes on River Nguse
Police in Kagadi District are responding to a tragic incident in which a canoe carrying an estimated 35–40 passengers capsized on River Nguse at Kyaleni Village in Pachwa Town Council on April 28, 2026, at about 8:30pm. According to police, officers responded swiftly to the scene, and one survivor has
Over 230 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Crackdown on Illegal Immigration
A total of 231 foreign nationals have been arrested in two coordinated operations targeting illegal immigration and related criminal activities, as authorities intensify efforts to enforce immigration laws and safeguard national security. The operations, conducted by officers from the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, took place in Kampala and
