CID summons Agora’s Agatha Atuhaire over fraud and money laundering
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has summoned Agatha Atuhaire, an account signatory to Agora Centre for Research Ltd, as investigations into alleged fraud and money laundering intensify. In a letter dated June 24, 2026, issued from the Kampala Metropolitan North CID headquarters in Kawempe, Atuhaire is directed to appear before
Absa Bank Named Green Financial Institution Award at Sustainability Awards
Absa Bank Uganda has been recognised as the Green Financial Institution of the Year at the third edition of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Awards, held last Friday at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The accolade recognizes the bank’s outstanding contributions to sustainable financing and environmental stewardship. The award
DNA Tests Confirm Only Four Children of Late Paul Kafeero
Results from a recent DNA testing exercise have confirmed that only four out of 25 children who had claimed to be offspring of the late Kadongo Kamu music legend Paul Kafeero are his biological children, bringing clarity to a long-standing paternity dispute. Earlier this month, the government exhumed the body
Museveni names Muyingo Acting minister of education
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed State Minister for Education John Chrysostom Muyingo as the Acting Minister of Education and Sports. The appointment follows the President’s revelation about the ailing health condition of his wife, Janet Museveni. In a birthday message to the First Lady, Museveni disclosed that she had recently
NRM’s Nabayiga Wins Kalangala By-Election
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, Idah Nabayiga, has been declared the winner of the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election, securing a decisive victory over her closest rival. Nabayiga was announced winner by Kalangala District Returning Officer Ronald Agaba after garnering 12,642 votes in the closely watched race.
Kasolo Takes Charge at Foreign Affairs as Cabinet Swearing-In Hits Legal Hurdles
President Yoweri Museveni has named Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo as Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, stepping in temporarily as delays stall the swearing-in of the substantive minister. In an instrument issued under Article 99(1) of the Constitution, the President directed Kasolo to oversee the ministry’s operations in the interim period.
Museveni Breaks Silence on wife’s Absence, Reveals Health Scare
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has for the first time publicly spoken about the health condtion of his wife, First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, following months of absence from public engagements. In a birthday message to the First Lady, Museveni disclosed that she had recently
Japan injects $500,000 into Uganda Ebola response
Uganda’s fight against Ebola has received a major boost after the Government of Japan announced a $500,000 (about Shs1.9 billion) emergency grant to strengthen response efforts and contain the ongoing outbreak. The funding, channelled through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), will support the Uganda
Security operatives raid Miria Matembe’s home, seize items
A joint team of security operatives on Monday morning raided the home of outspoken former Minister for Ethics and Integrity, Miria Matembe, in an operation that has raised fresh concerns over the treatment of government critics. According to reports, the raid was carried out at around 10am. However, the former
URSB intervention boosts learning environment at Masaka school for the deaf
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has intensified its corporate social responsibility agenda, with fresh attention on inclusive education and support for children with disabilities, following a donation of essential supplies to Masaka School for the Deaf. The intervention, delivered by a team led by Registrar General Mercy K. Kainobwisho,
