Court Orders Standard Chartered Bank to Pay Shs 573 Million for Unlawful Dismissal of Employee
The Court of Appeal has ordered Standard Chartered Bank to pay Shs 573 million to Grace Tibihikira Makoko for her unlawful dismissal from employment. Between 1995 and 2015, Standard Chartered Bank employed Makoko in various capacities in Uganda and Kenya. From 2011 to 2015, she served on international assignments as
Pope Francis laid to rest in a marble tomb inscribed Franciscus
Around 400,000 mourners packed St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets of Rome to pay tribute to Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church since 2013 and was known as a champion of the poor. After a solemn funeral, Pope Francis’s plain wooden coffin, symbolising his humility, was slowly driven
Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak
Uganda has declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in the capital Kampala. During this outbreak, 14 cases, 12 confirmed and two not confirmed through laboratory tests (probable), were reported. Four deaths, two confirmed and two probable, occurred. Ten people
The Corrupt Pope Who Sold His Office for money and used army to overthrow Pope Sylvester
With the passing of Pope Francis at age 88, interest in the papacy’s complex and dramatic history has been rekindled across streaming platforms. Among the trending content is the documentary series Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History, which explores the evolution of the papacy from its apostolic beginnings to
Tina Wamala Hands Over PRAU Leadership to Irene Nakasiita After Transformative Tenure
The outgoing Governing Council, led by President Tina Wamala has handed over the reins to the incoming Council headed by Irene Nakasiita, Director of Communications and Resource Mobilization at the Uganda Red Cross Society. The event was graced by George William Nyombi Thembo, Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission,
Museveni Delegates Speaker Among to Represent Uganda at Pope Francis’ Funeral
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, is currently in Vatican City, Rome, where she is representing His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the funeral of Pope Francis. The funeral, set to take place at St. Peter’s Square, will be attended by several world leaders, including U.S. President Donald
Kabaka Mutebi: Pope Francis Was a Pillar of Moral and Spiritual Strength
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican. According to the Vatican, the Holy Father succumbed to a stroke and heart failure. The Catholic Church and the Kingdom of Buganda have
Shincheonji Church of Jesus: The Only Church in the World to Fully Understand the Book of Revelation
There is a church that holds weekly Bible exams, with all of its members mastering the Book of Revelation. It is the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee, hereafter Shincheonji Church of Jesus). From the moment of enrollment, members must attend
NIRA takes over Marriage Registration in the country
In a transformative milestone, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has officially assumed responsibility for marriage registration in Uganda—ushering in a new era of streamlined civil registration and renewed hope. Since taking over the function in late September 2024, NIRA has already generated over UGX 734 million in Non-Tax
Ofwono Opondo Resigns, Set to Hand Over Office on Monday
Ofwono Opondo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, has officially resigned, announcing his intention to join elective politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. “For the avoidance of doubt, I will be handing in my resignation letter to the Uganda Media Centre tomorrow. I will officially hand over
