Gov’t tightens grip on illegal sand mining in Lwera wetland
The National Environment Management Authority (National Environment Management Authority) has launched a fresh wave of crackdowns on illegal sand mining in the Lwera wetland, as pressure mounts over the destruction of one of Uganda’s most fragile ecosystems. The operation, carried out jointly with the Environment Protection Force, Ministry of Water
Rising tide of online pornography puts children at risk
Uganda is facing a growing child protection crisis as increasing numbers of minors are exposed to pornographic content and online sexual exploitation at an early age, the Pornography Control Committee has warned. Speaking at a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, committee chairperson Annette Kezabu said digital technology has
Security guard arrested over theft of Shs 29m, gold worth Shs 500m
Police in Kampala have arrested Akena Justine, a private security guard attached to Magnum Security Company, over alleged theft of cash and gold worth hundreds of millions of shillings. The suspect is accused of stealing a bag containing Shs 29 million and 900 grammes of gold valued at about Shs
Rethinking the Mobile Phone for Luweero’s MSMEs
In Luweero, the mobile phone has long been part of everyday business. It connects customers, enables payments and keeps enterprises running. Yet for many small business owners, it has remained a tool for transactions, not transformation, even though it sits at the very centre of how business is done. A
Malema handed five year sentence, vows to fight on
Firebrand South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison over a firearm offence, in a ruling that has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. But in a dramatic turn, Magistrate Twanet Olivier granted him leave to appeal, allowing the Economic Freedom Fighters leader
Okello Onyum is sane, has history of sickle cell — court hears
Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre murder suspect Christopher Okello Onyum is of sound mind but has a medical history of sickle cell disease, court has heard. Testifying before court, Dr. Charles Kajoba from Murchison Bay Upper Prison said the accused has a known history of sickle cell but is currently
Uganda bets on local internet traffic hub to slash costs and end ‘digital detours’
Uganda has launched a major shift in its digital infrastructure strategy with the rollout of the National Internet Protocol Exchange (NIPX), a system expected to keep internet traffic within the country, cut costs, and improve the speed of online services. The platform, developed under the National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (National
Kyaligonza fronts son to replace late Banura as Kikuube LC5 chairperson
Retired Major General Matayo Kyaligonza has fronted his son, Philip Kyaligonza, to replace his late brother Banura Peter as Kikuube District chairperson. Banura died following a road accident at Butyamba village in Kikuube Town Council, where he was knocked by a speeding Toyota Hiace taxi, commonly referred to as a
FDC drops Nsibambi, appoints Ann Adeke as new party whip
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has dropped Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi as its parliamentary whip following his defection to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). He has been replaced by Soroti Woman MP Ann Adeke. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among announced the changes, dismissing claims from some opposition
KCB boosts Pearl Rally with Shs 80m as stakeholders push for stronger motorsport partnerships
Fresh sponsorship for the Pearl of Africa Rally Championship has been hailed as a timely boost to Uganda’s motorsport sector, with stakeholders calling for stronger partnerships to drive growth and unlock talent. At the official launch held in Kampala, Patrick Ogwel, general secretary of the National Council of Sports, said
