Police officer on the run after after shooting motorist

The police in the Kampala Metropolitan Area have launched a manhunt for one of their own, identified as Charles Bahati, who shot and killed a motorist this evening. The incident occurred at the Ssezibwa and Kintu Road Junction near the Sheraton Kampala Hotel staff gate. The perpetrator fled the scene with his weapon after the […]

Artistes warned against vulgar performances this festive season

Artists and entertainers preparing for shows this festive season have been cautioned against performing vulgar, obscene, or immoral acts, as offenders risk being banned from the industry. As NOBERT ATUKUNDA reports, Betty Amongi, the Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, says the police are on alert to identify and report such incidents.

Byanyima, Katonga Road faithful meet Besigye in Luzira

Members of the Katonga Road-based political faction seeking to become the Patriotic Front for Freedom are planning to approach Uganda prison authorities to protest what they claim is the isolation of Dr. Kizza Besigye from other inmates. Led by faction leader Erias Lukwago, they say, Dr. Besigye, whom they met earlier today at Luzira Prison, […]

Ssekikubo treated after police teargas attack over uninvited meeting

Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has been receiving treatment for a teargas attack by police after he was barred from attending a meeting called by NRM ideologues in his constituency. The situation escalated when the MP forced his way into the meeting, despite being told he had not been invited. He and his entourage were […]

Zaake backs proposal for MPs’ criminal cases to be handled by law enforcement

Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake has agreed with the proposal that MPs involved in criminal cases be handled by formal law enforcement agencies, rather than the August House. The proposal, initially made by MP Charles Onen, arose from concerns raised by the Committee on Rules, Privileges, and Discipline. Onen singled out the disciplinary case brought […]

KCCA’s Frank Rusa details plans after 100 days in office

Frank Nyakana Rusa, the Acting Executive Director at KCCA, has today launched a six-member committee to fight corruption in the city following the increasing outcry about the vice among staff. He also highlighted the progress of securing investor Jospong of Ghana to take over the decommissioned Kiteezi landfill, which recently collapsed, killing over 40 people.

UWA concerned over low domestic tourist turnout at Kibaale National Park

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has expressed concern over the low turnout of domestic tourists to Kibaale National Park this year, with only 40% attendance, despite reduced tracking permit fees aimed at boosting local visitation. Known as the “primate capital of the world,” Kibaale is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and 13 other primate species. […]

CSOs call for alternatives to debt restructuring

Civil society organizations across Africa are urging governments to consider alternative strategies for debt restructuring, rather than relying heavily on domestic revenue mobilization, which hampers investment growth and long-term development. They are advocating for debt swaps, restructuring, and renegotiation mechanisms to ease Uganda’s burden. Uganda’s national budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year projects revenue collection […]

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