Bishop Banja Sends Parish Priest on Forced Leave Over Legal Advice to Canon Gitta
Rev. Benjamin Kusaasira Ssewanyana, the parish priest of St. Barnabas Mbuya Church, has raised concerns after being sent on forced leave earlier this month, reportedly on the orders of Bishop Moses Banja. In a letter addressed to the St. Barnabas Mbuya Church Council, Rev. Ssewanyana explained that he was instructed
Court Closes Door on Bitature’s Legal Delay Strategy in $10M Debt Battle
In a major blow to businessman Patrick Bitature, the Court of Appeal has rejected what critics are calling a calculated legal move to stall the sale of six prime properties including the upscale Protea Skyz Hotel used as collateral for a ballooning $10 million loan taken a decade ago. Simba Properties and
Hajji Ntale Urges Calm as Butambala FC Protests Chaotic Draw with Singo
The Chairman of Butambala FC, Hajji Adam Golooba Ntale, has called for calm and patience among his players after chaos erupted during their recent match against Singo FC, which ended in a controversial 1-1 draw in Singo. The drama unfolded during Masaza Cup, the Buganda Kingdom Football Tournament when Butambala
Kadaga Clashes With Speaker Among Over NRM Vice Chair Post
Tensions ran high during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on Saturday as First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga delivered a fiery speech opposing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among’s bid for the position of First National Vice Chairperson (Female). In an emotionally charged address, Kadaga accused
Survey: Majority of NRM Delegates Endorse Todwong, Namyalo Leadership
A recent nationwide survey conducted by Public Opinions, a leading research and public awareness firm, has revealed that a significant majority of National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates are satisfied with the leadership of party Secretary General Richard Todwong and the head of the Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), Hadijah
Inside Uganda’s Silent Job Market: Bribes, Sex, and Shattered Dreams
A new report jointly published by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) and the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) at Makerere University has peeled back the curtain on a dark and largely unspoken reality: the price of a government job in Uganda can be your savings, your dignity or both. The study, “An Assessment
Prudential Transforms 71 Schools with Safe Drinking Water, Impacting over 119,562 learners
Prudential Uganda, in partnership with the social enterprise Tusafishe, announced the successful completion of the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund, an eight-month initiative that has delivered sustainable, safe drinking water and environmental education to communities across Western and Eastern Uganda. The fund, established by the Prudence Foundation, Prudential’s community investment
UPDF Troops in UNGU-XI Urged to Maintain Vigilance in Somalia
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) have been cautioned against complacency as they enter the second half of their tour of duty in Somalia. The warning came from UNGU-XI Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, during a meeting with officers and
Seven Charged Over Attempt to grab Kabaka’s Land in Kaazi
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has formally charged seven individuals accused of attempting to illegally seize 120 acres of land at Kaazi, a historic and contested site leased to the Uganda Scouts Association, but legally owned by the Kabaka of Buganda. The suspects—Barugahare Mujuni Patrick (70), Butumbwire Stephen (70), Mugisha
Anti-Corruption Court Extends Summons for Prof. Balunywa Over Irregular Appointments
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has extended criminal summons against Professor Wasswa Balunywa, the former Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), to September 2, 2025, following a submission from his legal team citing ill health. Prof. Balunywa was expected to appear before court on Wednesday, after being served with
