Okello Has Case to Answer in Ggaba Child Killings Case
The High Court has ruled that Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba children killings, has a case to answer. The ruling was delivered by Justice Alice Komuhangi Khauka, who noted that the prosecution had closed its case after presenting evidence against the accused. “The prosecution produced 17
Government, Pentecostal Churches in Talks Over Urban Trade Order Enforcement
Government has entered into dialogue with leaders of Born Again Pentecostal churches following growing concerns over the ongoing enforcement of trade order regulations in urban areas. The high-level engagement convened by the Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, brought together senior government officials and the Joint Leadership of Born Again
End of an Era: Eight Deaths Cast Shadow Over 12th Parliament
With just three weeks remaining to the end of its five-year term, the 12th Parliament of Uganda has been marked by a series of painful losses, with at least eight legislators dying while still in office. The deaths, caused by a mix of gun violence, complications from minor surgeries, high
Court orders Airtel to pay Shs 1 billion in tax dispute
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Airtel Uganda Limited to pay Shs 1.09 billion in additional taxes arising from the importation of telecommunications equipment. In a ruling delivered by Justice Stephen Mubiru, the court upheld the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) decision to reassess the value of imported
DNA evidence links Okello to alleged murder weapon
A knife suspected to have been used in the murder of four toddlers in Ggaba has been presented in court, with forensic evidence linking it to the prime suspect, Christopher Okello Onyum. Appearing before judge Justice Alice Komuhangi KhaukaTestifying, ASP Harelimana Bernabas, a forensic biologist attached to the Directorate of Forensic
NEMA Arrests Great River Technologies Director Over Wetland Destruction
Authorities have arrested the director of Great River Technologies Limited following a crackdown on illegal activities in a protected wetland in Bulambuli District. The arrest, carried out by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), stems from an enforcement operation targeting unlawful farming in the Ngenge Atari–Sipi Sironko Wetland System. According
Grief as Parliament Mourns Kalangala MP Hellen Nakimuli
The Parliament of Uganda has paid tribute to the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, whose body is lying in state. Nakimuli died on Sunday following a minor surgical procedure at Alexandria Specialized Hospital along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala. She reportedly passed away shortly after undergoing
Inside New Taxes on Imports, Fuel, Cooking Oil and Cement
Parliament has approved a series of tax amendments introducing new levies and adjusting existing rates on selected goods and services, as government seeks to raise additional revenue to finance public expenditure in the 2026/27 financial year. The approved bills include the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Stamp Duty
Court Remands Mohammad Ali Over Shs 13bn Gold Scam
Makindye Magistrates Court has remanded a businessman accused of defrauding Dubai-based investors in a multi-billion shilling fake gold deal. Mohammad Ali was remanded until May 5, 2026, after appearing before court on charges of theft and cheating. The court heard that Ali was arrested following investigations by the Criminal Investigations
Government Orders Anti-Bribery Disclaimers in All Public Job Adverts
The Government has cracked down on corruption in public recruitment, directing that all job advertisements must carry clear anti-bribery disclaimers warning applicants against paying money to secure employment. The directive was announced by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, during the opening of an orientation for
