Missing State Attorney Discovered Dead After Mysterious Absence
Police in Kasangati is probing into the unsettling death of a senior government prosecutor whose body was discovered in her residence days after she went missing. Her death raised fresh concerns about the safety of public servants and what may have happened behind closed doors. Fatumah Bbuye Nabiwemba, 47, a State Attorney
World Population Day: Family Medical Point calls for Expanded Reproductive Health Services in Fishing Communities
As Uganda joined the world in marking World Population Day, Family Medical Point (FMP) has called for urgent scaling up of sexual and reproductive health services in vulnerable fishing communities, where young people especially girls continue to bear the brunt of inadequate healthcare and socio-economic instability. This year’s global theme,
Byanyima Urges World Leaders to Prioritize HIV Amid Budget Cuts
UNAIDS has launched its 2025 Global AIDS Update, AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, which shows that a historic funding crisis is threatening to unravel decades of progress unless countries can make radical shifts to HIV programming and funding. The report highlights the impact that the sudden, large-scale funding cuts
UPDF soldier shoots one dead in Foiled Mobile Money Robbery
A suspected robber was shot dead and another apprehended in a foiled armed robbery targeting mobile money agents in Kitintale, a suburb of Kampala, on Thursday. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) spokesperson Patrick Onyango, the incident occurred when two armed men attacked mobile money operators Ibrahim Ssebanenya and Rashid
Inside KCCA, COLAS Shs 1 trillion Deal aimed at Transforming Kampala Roads
In a landmark development for urban infrastructure, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has signed a €250 million (Shs 1.05 trillion) agreement with UK-based global infrastructure giant COLAS to launch the Kampala City Roads and Bridges Upgrading Project (KCRBUP) — a four-year initiative set to upgrade over 118 roads across the city’s
Magistrate Steps Down in Kamoga Land Fraud Trial Amid Bias Allegations
The Chief Magistrate of Entebbe, Her Worship Stella Maris Amabilis, has recused herself from a contentious land fraud case involving embattled land broker Muhamadi Kamoga, citing prior allegations that could compromise her impartiality. Kamoga—linked to the defunct Kamoga Properties Ltd—is facing a slew of criminal charges, including forgery, unlawful eviction,
Court summons Nandutu, Nandala Mafabi over Karamoja iron sheets
The Anti- Corruption court has summoned Agnes Nandutu, the former State Minister for Karamoja following her failure to appear for the fourth time to defend her self. The summons, issued by Acting Principal Judge Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga, requires Nandutu to appear on July 24 to explain why her bail
NCBA Bank Uganda Announce Shs 1.45 Billion Sponsorship For Makrun 2025
NCBA Bank Uganda has announced a Shs 1.45 billion sponsorship package for Makerere University’s MakRun, becoming the official title sponsor of the 2025 edition of the marathon. The five-year partnership was unveiled at a press conference held at Makerere University, signaling a shared commitment to advancing education, promoting inclusion, and driving
Uganda to Host inaugural Linen Day Africa to Tackle Health, Hygiene, and Sustainability Gaps
Uganda is set to host the inaugural Linen Day Africa on August 15, 2025, at Lubaga Hospital, a landmark event aimed at improving hygiene standards and sustainability in healthcare and hospitality sectors across the continent. According to new findings, poor linen management in Ugandan healthcare facilities is contributing to a
Court remands lawyer Andrew Obam Over Shs 200 million Theft From Retired Justice Kanyeihamba
City lawyer Andrew Obam has been charged with money laundering in connection with the alleged theft of over $56,500 (Shs 200 million) from retired Supreme Court Justice Prof. George Kanyeihamba. Obam, an advocate and sole signatory to the bank account of Loi Advocates, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday.
