Parliament probes Judiciary Over Shs54.4 Billion Unclaimed Bail Funds
The Judiciary is holding more than Shs54.4 billion in unclaimed bail fees and security deposits belonging to suspects, lawmakers on Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have revealed. The matter came up on Wednesday, March 4, during a meeting between the committee and Judiciary officials to review the 2024/25 Auditor General’s
China’s Wang Yi Speaks With Iran’s Araghchi as Beijing Backs Tehran Amid Rising Tensions
China has stepped into the intensifying Middle East crisis, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi holding telephone talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader. According to Iranian readouts of the call, Wang conveyed condolences on behalf of Beijing over what Tehran described
Gov’t Warns Fuel Firms Against Profiteering Amid Middle East Tensions
Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has issued a stern warning to fuel companies, cautioning them against using the escalating US/Israel–Iran conflict as justification to hike pump prices. Nankabirwa made it clear that Uganda’s fuel supply remains stable and that there is no basis for price increases, given that the Uganda National
Inside abrupt postponement of Ayatollah Khamenei’s State Funeral
Iran has abruptly postponed the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, pointing to exceptional security concerns and fears that unprecedented crowds could overwhelm the capital. The announcement, delivered by state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, confirmed that the ceremony planned in Tehran would not proceed as scheduled. Officials
Mystery as Kololo Junior School Pupil Found Hanging Dead in dormitory
Police in Kampala have detained a school director and a matron as investigations intensify into the death of a 14-year-old pupil who was discovered hanging inside a dormitory in Wakiso District. The deceased, John Terry Kisekka, a Primary Five pupil at Kololo Junior School, was reportedly found by fellow pupils
URSB Secures Prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Certification, Elevating Service Excellence
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has attained the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification, reinforcing its position as a forward-thinking institution committed to excellence, efficiency, and world-class service delivery. The milestone was celebrated at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre Auditorium in Kampala, where government leaders, stakeholders, Board members,
Why Seyyed Ali Khamenei will be Laid to Rest in Mashhad
The body of Seyyed Ali Khamenei will be buried in the northeastern city of Mashhad following state-organised mourning and farewell ceremonies, according to Fars News Agency. Funeral committee officials are preparing a large public ceremony in Tehran, where citizens are expected to gather for a final tribute. Authorities said details
Museveni Unveils Tamini, Uganda’s First Islamic Insurance Firm
Uganda has entered the Islamic finance space with the launch of Tamini General Insurance, the country’s first Sharia-compliant insurance company, unveiled by President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday. Speaking during an Iftar dinner in Lugogo organised by Ms Namyalo Uzeiye and the NRM Office of the National Chairman, Museveni described the
Oil Production Halted at Iraq’s Rumaila Field Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Oil production has been suspended at the Rumaila oil field, one of the world’s largest oil fields — according to local sources cited by Shafaq News on Tuesday. Sources said operations at the vast southern Iraqi field were completely halted following disruptions to export activity linked to ongoing military developments
Uganda’s Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda is dead
Uganda’s Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda, Ambassador Santa Mary Laker Kinyera, has passed away. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed her death on Tuesday, describing her passing as a significant loss to the country’s diplomatic service. Amb. Kinyera died at Mulago Specialised National Referral Hospital, where she had been receiving
