Buganda Kingdom: Sovereignty Bill must be revised to protect constitutional freedoms
The Kingdom of Buganda has warned the Attorney General that the Draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 will unintentionally affect cultural institutions, legitimate development partnerships and civic participation in Uganda. The submission, received on 28 April 2026 through the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Security Registry, urges government and
Serena Hotel Employee Jailed Over Missing Customer’s $12,000
A cloud of intrigue has engulfed Kampala’s high-end hospitality scene after a porter at Serena Hotel was remanded over the disappearance of $12,000 (about Shs 45 million) belonging to a South Sudanese general, an incident now exposing possible security blind spots within the facility. William Ssemata, 39, was on Tuesday
Over 30 Feared Missing After Canoe Capsizes on River Nguse
Police in Kagadi District are responding to a tragic incident in which a canoe carrying an estimated 35–40 passengers capsized on River Nguse at Kyaleni Village in Pachwa Town Council on April 28, 2026, at about 8:30pm. According to police, officers responded swiftly to the scene, and one survivor has
Over 230 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Crackdown on Illegal Immigration
A total of 231 foreign nationals have been arrested in two coordinated operations targeting illegal immigration and related criminal activities, as authorities intensify efforts to enforce immigration laws and safeguard national security. The operations, conducted by officers from the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, took place in Kampala and
Atingi-Ego Warns Sovereignty Bill Could Shake Economy
Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has warned Parliament that passing the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 in its current form could trigger serious economic disruption, weaken the shilling, and undermine the country’s ability to sustain critical financial inflows. Appearing before a joint sitting of Parliament’s Defence and Internal
Sport, Nutrition Can Drive National Transformation – Muranga
Sport and nutrition, when deliberately combined, can become powerful drivers of national transformation, Reverend Professor Florence Isabirye Muranga has said. Speaking at Sheraton Kampala Hotel during the launch of the Olympic Tooke Run, the Director General of the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) and Banana Industrial Research and
Okello’s Fate Hangs in Balance as Court Sets Ruling Date
The High Court has adjourned proceedings in the murder case against Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba school children killings, with a ruling expected on Thursday. Presiding Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha deferred the matter after the conclusion of submissions, leaving the nation in suspense over the verdict
Mandela foundation, Acilo initiative unite to expand opportunities for women, youth in Northern Uganda
As donor funding continues to shrink, the Thembekile Mandela Foundation has partnered with the Jane Acilo Foundation in a strategic move aimed at expanding support for women and young mothers in Northern Uganda. The collaboration signals a growing shift towards locally driven partnerships to sustain development efforts, with both organisations
Four UPDF senior officers charged over alleged fuel diversion scandal
Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of diverting large quantities of operational fuel for personal use, in a case that has put military logistics under fresh scrutiny. The accused include Brigadier General James Barigye
Museveni leans on Church as Uganda’s transformation drive gathers pace
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has positioned the Church as a key pillar in Uganda’s development agenda, urging faith leaders to move beyond spiritual guidance and actively drive household wealth creation. In a message delivered on his behalf by State Minister for Economic Monitoring Beatrice Akello Akori, Museveni said religious institutions
