UN Security Officials And UNGU Commanders Convene To Bolster Mission Safety In Somalia
Security stakeholders in Somalia convened for a high-level briefing aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing safety measures in the mission area. The meeting, held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in Mogadishu, was chaired by the United Nations Principal Security Adviser (PSA), Mr Joseph Katuramu. It brought
Flavia Tumusiime Appointed Head of Broadcasting at Nation Media Group
Former NTV news anchor Flavia Tumusiime has been appointed as the new Head of Broadcasting at Nation Media Group Uganda. She joins the company from Capital FM, where she hosted the Desert Islands show. “Flavia is a seasoned media professional with 22 years of experience across television, radio, and digital
Kabaka’s Birthday Run 2025: Kabaka urges men to intensify fight against HIV/AIDS
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has called upon men to take a leading role in the fight against HIV/AIDS. He made the call during the Kabaka’s Birthday Run 2025, held at Bulange-Mengo, where hundreds of participants gathered to celebrate his 70th birthday. The annual run, which continues to raise awareness
Why Shaka Ssali chose cremation over burial
Shaka Ssali, the former host of Voice of America’s flagship weekly program Straight Talk Africa, is set to be cremated following his passing in March 2025. Born in Kabale, Uganda, Ssali fled into exile after the rise of Idi Amin in 1971 and later pursued higher education in the United
How Martha Ahumuza Murari met her death in mother’s absence
Last month, Martha Ahumuza Murari, a recent graduate of ISBAT University, reportedly collapsed in the manager’s office at Mezo Noir, a nightclub in Kololo. She was rushed to the ICU at Kampala Hospital but was later pronounced dead. How It All Started Preliminary investigations indicate that on March 19, 2025,
Court grants Shs 20 million bail to Dr. Kiiza Besigye’s lawyer, Eron Kiiza
The High Court has released Dr. Kiiza Besigye’s lawyer, Eron Kiiza, on bail pending the determination of his appeal. Kiiza had applied for bail three weeks ago after being convicted by the military court for contempt of court in January. In his application, he stated that he resides in Central
IGG warns two ministers, four MPs for failure to declare their assets
At least 32,068 government officials have declared their income, assets, and liabilities, according to Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya. On March 1, 2025, the Inspectorate announced a one-month declaration period for all government officials for the year 2025. The Leadership Code Act requires leaders to submit a
Police nabs 51 AIM Global Alliance agents in human trafficking crackdown
Territorial police in Nagalama have rescued 51 individuals from a suspected human trafficking and job recruitment scam linked to AIM Global Alliance, a networking company operating in the Naggalama Division. According to authorities, police received reports on Wednesday about a fraudulent recruitment scheme allegedly run by AIM Global Alliance. Victims
IGP Byakagaba launches the construction of 1,200 police housing apartments at Naguru
The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has launched the construction of 1,200 police housing apartments at Naguru barracks in Kampala. The project, expected to be completed within 12 months, aims to provide decent accommodation to police officers and their families. IGP Byakagaba emphasized the importance of timely delivery, urging
Museveni Visits South Sudan Amid Kiir-Machar Political Wrangles
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in South Sudan for a meeting with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Museveni’s visit comes in response to an invitation from President Kiir. “I have arrived in South Sudan at the invitation of His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit. I look forward to our
