Karugire, Bagiire scoop Development Champions Award
In a significant recognition of outstanding contributions to Uganda’s development, Public Opinions has announced the winners of the Uganda Development Champions Award 2025. Three prominent leaders have been honored for their exceptional achievements in their respective fields and their contributions toward the attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United
“He Has Signed Off Duty” – DIGP Ocaya Mourns AIGP Katalatambi
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), James Ocaya, has paid tribute to the late Director of Human Rights and Legal Services, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Charles Katalatambi, describing him as a man who lived by professionalism, integrity, and selfless service. Ocaya made the remarks during a church
Police Launch Manhunt for Land Broker Muhammad Kamoga
Police have launched a manhunt for land broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga of Kamoga Property Consultants following his continued failure to appear before court. The manhunt follows Entebbe Grade One Magistrate Edgar Tibayeita Tusiime’s extension of an arrest warrant against the embattled land broker, after he once again failed to appear
IGG Naluzze: I am ready tackle corruption, revamp the institution
The newly appointed Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, has urged public servants to brace themselves for what lies ahead. On Tuesday, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Justice Naluzze as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Olive Namisango Kamya. Kamya has served as the Inspector
Midwives ramp up action against postpartum bleeding
In the relentless, high-pressure maternity ward of Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda’s busiest public birthing centre, a quiet revolution is underway. Amid the beeping of machinery and cries of newborns, there is the well-orchestrated choreography of doctors, nurses and midwives saving mothers’ lives during postpartum haemorrhage. Postpartum haemorrhage, or severe
Col. Mande Returns Home, Says He Was Tortured Before Fleeing into Exile
Colonel Samson Mande, a former bush war fighter, has returned to Uganda after 25 years in exile. He was welcomed back by President Yoweri Museveni during the Independence Day celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Col. Mande, a key figure in the 1986 liberation struggle and one of the founding members
DRC Seeks Investors to Unlock 90% of it Untapped Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking investment partners to unlock 90% of its mineral resources which remain untapped. Speaking at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town, Louis Watum Kabamba, DRC Minister of Mines, urged industry leaders to partner with the country in driving sustainable mining sector growth.
MTN Breaks Ground on Jinja City Fountain Refurbishment
MTN Uganda has today celebrated two key urban development milestones in Jinja City: the official launch of a fully branded roundabout and the groundbreaking for the refurbishment of the City Fountain located at the Mayor’s Gardens. These initiatives fulfill commitments previously made to the city by MTN Uganda. The projects
Besigye: We Are Being Tried in the Wrong Court
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has claimed that he and his co-accused are being charged in the wrong court. Besigye made the statement while expressing his anguish following his controversial arrest in Nairobi, Kenya. Appearing before Justice Emmanuel Baguma, Besigye said he traveled to Nairobi on November 16, 2024,
Who is Justice Aisha Naluzze the new IGG
On Tuesday, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Olive Namisango Kamya. The appointment was confirmed by Faruk Kirunda, Special Presidential Assistant in charge of Press and Mobilization at the Office of the President. Kamya has served as the
