Inside the Mbarara Chaos: How Bobi Wine’s Convoy Was Cornered
Just like any other day on the campaign trail, a sea of people camped at the hotel where presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, and his wife Barbra Itungo Kyagulanyi spent the entire night waiting for dawn to continue their three-month quest for the presidency. The
MTN Announces Shs 235 Billion Dividend for Shareholders
MTN Uganda Ltd has declared a second interim dividend of Shs 10.5 per share, representing a 40 percent increase from the previous payout, following strong third-quarter earnings that underscore the company’s growing leadership in digital and financial services. The dividend, totaling Shs 235.1 billion, will be paid on December 19,
Kawala named New Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson
Superintendent of Police Racheal Kawala has been appointed as the new Public Relations Officer for the Kampala Metropolitan Police. She succeeds SP Patrick Onyango, who was recently transferred to the office of the Chief Political Commissariat. Kawala who has been serving as the spokesperson for Wamala Regional police was replaced
ICC Confirms 39 Charges Against Kony, Commits Him to Trial
The Pre-Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed 39 charges against warlord Joseph Kony, committing him to trial before a Trial Chamber. Although the charges have been confirmed, the trial can only proceed once Kony is present before the ICC, as the Rome Statute—the Court’s founding
AfDB Approves Shs 874.4b to construct Kampala-Mpigi Expresway
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an additional €217.37 million (Shs 874.4 billion) for the Multinational Busega–Mpigi and Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Roads Project, reinforcing Uganda and Rwanda’s shared vision of enhanced regional connectivity and trade. The additional financing will support the construction of new interchanges, bridges,
Court Orders URA to Pay Shs 51M to Former employee over Unfair Dismissal
The Industrial Court has directed the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to pay its former compliance manager, David Kalemera, Shs 51 million in compensation for unfair termination. Delivering the ruling, Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana faulted URA for violating its own disciplinary procedures and denying the former employee a fair hearing before
Police Nabs Issa Sekito Over City Centre Chaos
Police in Kampala have arrested Issa Sekito, the acting Chairman of the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), following chaotic scenes that erupted over the flooding of the Nakivubo drainage channel and a rent hike in the city centre. The floods along the Nakivubo Channel damaged several shops and destroyed property,
Obeid Lutale’s Daughter Disrupts Court Over Father’s Incarceration
There was commotion at the High Court after Mariam Obeid, the daughter of Obeid Lutale, one of Dr. Kizza Besigye’s co-accused, broke down in protest over her father’s continued incarceration. The outburst came moments after Justice Emmanuel Baguma declined to refer the case of Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused
FUFA Extends Uganda Cranes Coach Paul Put’s Contract
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has extended the contract of Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put until 2028. The Belgian tactician, formerly in charge of the Gambian national team, was appointed head coach of the Uganda Cranes on November 2, 2023, replacing Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević, who was sacked
Mufumbiro Seeks Bail After Spending Two Months in Prison
Nakawa East MP aspirant and National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has applied for bail after spending two months in Luzira Prison. Mufumbiro is facing two counts of inciting NUP supporters to commit murder against security personnel. Appearing before Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Frank Nahamya, Mufumbiro, through
