IGG Recovers Shs 2 Billion, Vows Tougher Action Against Corruption
The Inspectorate of Government has recovered over Shs 2 billion in misappropriated public funds, Inspector General of Government (IGG) Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala announced, underscoring a renewed push for accountability in government institutions. Between July and December 2025, the Inspectorate received 1,516 complaints and sanctioned 1,151 cases (75%) for action.
Alwi Health Centre III Gets Lifeline with New Women and Children’s Ward
In the quiet trading centre of Alwi in Pakwach District, a small health facility that once struggled with just six beds has received a major lifeline, one that is already transforming healthcare for mothers and children in the community. For years, Alwi Health Centre III faced a difficult reality: men,
Darusalam Falls as UPDF, Somali Forces Tighten Grip on Al-Shabaab
Joint forces from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces and the Somali National Army have captured the strategic town of Darusalam from militants of Al-Shabaab, marking another step in a widening offensive against the insurgent group in southern Somalia. The operation was carried out by Ugandan troops serving under the African
Russia Warns of Nuclear Arms Race After France Signals Arsenal Expansion
Russia has criticised France over plans to expand its nuclear arsenal, warning that the move could trigger a new nuclear arms race and further destabilise global security. In a statement released on March 4, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said remarks by Emmanuel Macron about increasing France’s
Agasirwe’s Fate Hangs in the Balance Over Prosecutor’s Absence
The Criminal Division of the High Court in Kampala has set March 18, 2026 to deliver its ruling on a bail application filed by former Special Investigations Unit commandant Nickson Agasirwe Karuhanga, who is facing charges in connection with the murder of senior prosecutor Joan Namazzi Kagezi. Presiding judge Isaac
Court Remands Ssentumbwe Over $150,000 Gold Export Scam
The Makindye Magistrate’s Court has remanded Ssentumbwe James on charges of illegal trading in minerals without a licence. Ssentumbwe faces multiple charges, including obtaining money by false pretence amounting to Shs 554.5 million (USD 150,000), conspiracy to defraud, forgery, and illegal trading in minerals without a licence. He has been
Museveni Hails Muhoozi for Reviving NRA Legacy Amid Nation’s 45-Year Reflection
In a moment steeped in history and reflection, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni praised Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba for reigniting national attention on Uganda’s liberation struggle. The tribute came during the 15th Annual Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving Breakfast at the UPDF headquarters in Mbuya. The gathering coincided with the 45th
Lavrov Calls for End to Middle East ‘Aggression’, Criticizes Double Standards
Russia has called for an immediate end to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with Sergey Lavrov criticizing what he described as double standards in the international response to the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Speaking during an ambassadorial round-table meeting in Moscow, Lavrov questioned why
Parliament probes Judiciary Over Shs54.4 Billion Unclaimed Bail Funds
The Judiciary is holding more than Shs54.4 billion in unclaimed bail fees and security deposits belonging to suspects, lawmakers on Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have revealed. The matter came up on Wednesday, March 4, during a meeting between the committee and Judiciary officials to review the 2024/25 Auditor General’s
China’s Wang Yi Speaks With Iran’s Araghchi as Beijing Backs Tehran Amid Rising Tensions
China has stepped into the intensifying Middle East crisis, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi holding telephone talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader. According to Iranian readouts of the call, Wang conveyed condolences on behalf of Beijing over what Tehran described
