DRC declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been reported as of September 4, 2025. The outbreak has affected Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai
Gen. Muhoozi Inspects UPDF Headquarters Project, Orders Fast-Tracking of Completion
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed the UPDF Engineers Brigade to accelerate the construction of the new Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters, setting a firm deadline of eleven months for the project’s completion. Gen. Kainerugaba issued the directive during an on-site inspection
Gen Otafiire on land grabbing: Ask the Attorney General Why I’ve Never Been Sued
In a fiery response to long-standing accusations, Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Kahinda Otafiire has firmly denied claims that he grabbed government land in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District, branding the allegations as politically motivated and legally baseless. Otafiire, who has faced repeated criticism from politicians including Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju
Akena, Amongi Cry Foul as Names Go Missing Ahead of 2026 elections
In a surprising turn of events that could rattle the foundation of Uganda’s 2026 electoral roadmap, UPC party president Jimmy Akena has alleged that both his and his wife’s names have mysteriously disappeared from the national voter register a development he warns could be more than just an administrative error.
Mao’s wife, Lukwago, and Balimwezo Faceoff for Kampala Lord Mayor Seat
The Kampala Lord Mayoral race is heating up as the Electoral Commission officially nominates Beatrice Mao, wife of Democratic Party (DP) President General and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, to contest for the position on the DP ticket. Mao was nominated by Christine Mugerwa Kasule Gloria, and
Solicitor General clears Kitezi landfill decommissioning works
The Kampala Capital City Authority [KCCA] has obtained clearance from the Solicitor General to commence decommissioning and repurposing of the Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso district following its tragic collapse in 2024. The process will involve cutting and stabilisation of steep waste slopes, pollution management, and sealing off the waste surface
Finalists Announced for the 2025 AWIEF Awards
The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the finalists for the prestigious AWIEF Awards for 2025. Held annually as part of the AWIEF Conference, the AWIEF Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs and business leaders across the African continent. The aim is to shine a
Shock as SIU Boss ASP Walugembe Found Dead at his home
Shock and sorrow ripple through Uganda’s security circles following the sudden and unexplained death of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Musa Walugembe. He was the man at the helm of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), a division often associated with the country’s most sensitive and high-profile cases. News of his passing
Family Medical Point Urges Journalists to Champion SRHR Reporting
Family Medical Point (FMP) has called on journalists to take the lead in advocating for increased access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), particularly for marginalized and underserved communities in Uganda. This call was made during a Media Café held at Botanical Beach, Entebbe, where over 18 journalists
Court Remands Prof. Balunywa to Luzira Over Abuse of Office Charges
Prof. Waswa Balunywa, the former Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), has been remanded to Luzira Prison following charges of abuse of office brought against him by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The charges stem from alleged irregular staff recruitment during his tenure as principal in March 2023.
