Kivumbi rearrested hours after securing bail
National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Buganda, Muwanga Kivumbi, has been rearrested in Mpigi, just hours after being granted bail by court. Kivumbi was intercepted at a roadblock while travelling to Kampala, in a dramatic turn of events that has raised fresh questions about his legal troubles and movements.
How Innovation Is Expanding Jumia’s Reach to Underserved Customers
For many Ugandans living outside major urban centres, online shopping was once considered a service reserved for residents of Kampala and a few large municipalities. Long delivery timelines, high transport costs, and limited logistics infrastructure meant that customers in districts such as Moroto, Kapchorwa, Arua, Gulu, and Kabale faced significant
Detention of a 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea’s Reputation: European Scholars of Religion Call for the Release of Chairman Lee Man-hee
European scholars of religion are making strong appeals to the South Korean government to release Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old Chairman of Shincheonji Church, who remains in detention. Chairman Lee was detained on 24 June on charges including violations of the Political Parties Act and was indicted on 30 June. The
Govt unveils 139km rural roads project to boost agricultural trade
Government has unveiled a 139-kilometre rural roads rehabilitation project aimed at improving market access for farmers and accelerating agricultural commercialisation across nine districts in Northern and Eastern Uganda. The Ministry of Local Government this week signed contracts for the works under the Rural Development for Food Security in Northern Uganda
Ex-PS Ssali in spotlight as DPP tables evidence in Shs3.8bn co-operatives case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has disclosed all evidence it intends to rely on in the trial of former trade ministry permanent secretary Geraldine Ssali and several Members of Parliament accused of mismanaging Shs3.8 billion meant for co-operatives. Ssali is jointly charged with lawyer Julius Kirya,
Friends rally support for learners in Kanungu through charity drive
A group of friends and partners have once again come together to support underprivileged learners in Kanungu District, collecting scholastic materials through the second edition of the Mark & Friends Charity Drive. The initiative raised books and study materials that will benefit students at Nyakabungo Girls Secondary School and Nyakabungo
Stigma Across Borders: Concerns Grow Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members Abroad
Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, said on July 9 that the international human rights organization CAP LC, the Coordination des Associations et Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience, had submitted a joint written statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council expressing concern over
Muwanga Kivumbi granted Shs 10m bail
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has granted bail to National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Buganda, Muwanga Kivumbi, along with 17 co-accused in an ongoing terrorism case. apearing before Justice Susan Okalany, Kivumbi, who has been on remand since January 2026, was granted a cash bail
Naalya SS student dies in toilet block
Police in Bweyogerere have opened investigations into the death of an 18-year-old student at Naalya Secondary School Bweyogerere Campus in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. The student was reportedly found hanging inside a school toilet block on the evening of July 8, 2026. Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said
Court dismisses Besigye application against Gen Muhoozi
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye challenging the conduct of the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in relation to his arrest and prosecution. Besigye and Obed Lutale, through a team of lawyers from 23 law firms led by Lukwago &
