Ugandan Migrant Worker’s Alleged Torture in UAE Sparks Outcry, Demands for Government Action
The harrowing case of Abdul Mutebi Abdul Swabul, a 24-year-old Ugandan migrant worker, has cast a stark spotlight on the urgent need for stronger protection mechanisms for Ugandans employed abroad. Mutebi, who was legally employed in Abu Dhabi and held a valid residence permit through Wadi Aljoom for Electromechanical Equipment
Breaking: Mike Mukula Withdraws from NRM Vice Chairperson Race
Mike Mukula has withdrawn from the race for NRM Vice Chairperson, Eastern Uganda, announcing his support for fellow candidate David Calvin Echodu. This development marks a significant shift in the regional political landscape as the ruling party prepares for upcoming internal elections. “After careful reflection, sober consideration, and with a
Uganda’s coffee exports fetch Shs 898.80 billion
Uganda exported 997,105-kilo bags of coffee which earned the country US$ 289.60 million [approximately Shs 898.80 billion], according to the Monthly Coffee Report-July 2025, released by the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF]. “This was an increase of 21.38 percent and 19.08 percent in quantity and value respectively
Kadaga, Among Face Off in High-Stakes NRM Vice Chairperson Race
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is bracing for a major showdown today as First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga goes head-to-head with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for the position of First National Vice Chairperson (Female). The vote is set to take place at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, in
Former Besigye Aide Sam Mugumya Arrested in Mbarara
Sam Mugumya, the former personal assistant to veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, has been arrested. Mugumya was reportedly apprehended while having breakfast at NIM Hotel in Nyamitanga, Mbarara. He was picked up by military personnel some in uniform, others in plain clothes who arrived in a drone vehicle. His
Speaker Among Halts COSASE Probe into Nakivubo Channel Redevelopment
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has suspended investigations into the Nakivubo Channel redevelopment project that were being conducted by the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE). Instead, she has appointed a five-member parliamentary team to carry out a fact-finding mission on the same matter. The directive was
How NUP Quietly Bought and Built Iganga Offices in Secrecy
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has opened its Eastern Uganda Regional Headquarters, located in the heart of Iganga Town, in the Busoga Sub-region , a move that reportedly caught even local law enforcement by surprise. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi
Police holds Byaruhanda for Allegedly Shooting Anthony Mutinisa Dead
Police are holding Byaruhanga Hillary, a 28-year-old private security guard attached to Don World Security Limited, for the alleged murder of his employer, Anthony Mutinisa, a 53-year-old businessman and proprietor of Mutinisa Motors Uganda. According to preliminary reports, Byaruhanga is suspected of shooting Mutinisa in cold blood on Sunday evening
Sauna Explosion in Buziga Leaves Vice Chairperson and two others Injured
Police at Kabalagala are investigating a suspected case of rash and neglect following a powerful explosion at the sauna facility of Buziga Country Resort, located in Upper Buziga Zone, Makindye Division, Kampala. The incident occurred on the evening of August 24, 2025, at around 8:30 p.m., leaving three female victims
Speaker Among: My Role as Speaker Necessitates a Seat at CEC
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially kicked off its internal elections, seeking to elect leaders who will steer the party over the next five years. While several leadership positions are up for grabs, the race for the Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) has drawn particular attention due to
