Pope Francis has died aged 88
VATICAN CITY, April 21 (Reuters) – Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending...
Museveni using corruption as form of repression
By Richard Kizza Lugobwa The recent controversy surrounding the alleged Shs 100m bribe given to legislators has brought to light the deep-seated corruption in Uganda’s parliament. The money, reportedly given...
Mukono Land Dealers Remanded Over Forced Land Acquisition
MUKONO. Two renowned land dealers in Mukono, Kityo Seruma Green Way Edward and Kazibwe Yusufu, have been arraigned before the Grade 1 Magistrates Court in Nakifuma on charges of forcible...
Uganda’s Parliament and the shadow of bribery
Our Parliament has become a microcosm of the nation’s governance crisis. Despite constitutional safeguards, accountability mechanisms like the Leadership Code Tribunal and Inspectorate of Government remain toothless. The ruling NRM’s dominance, coupled with a fractured opposition, enables a culture of impunity.
State Censorship, Commercialization Crush Uganda’s Radio Dramas
By Richard Kizza Lugobwa LONDON. Radio drama, a potent blend of entertainment, education, and cultural preservation, has historically shaped societies worldwide. In Uganda, its roots trace to the colonial era,...
DPP rejects Eron Kiiza’s sureties
KAMPALA. The director of public prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has opposed the bail application of jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, citing concerns over the nature of the charge against him....
Nalukoola delayed gazette Sparks Outcry, Swearing-In Blocked
KAMPALA. Ugandan lawmakers have condemned the Electoral Commission (EC) for withholding the official gazettement of Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform (NUP) victor of the Kawempe North by-election, delaying...
Uganda’s Press Freedom Crumbles Amid Electoral Repression
By James Kabengwa Kampala, Uganda. As Kawempe North parliamentary by-election descended into chaos, Thursday, the arrests of two opposition lawmakers and multiple journalists—paired with a shocking military crackdown—have laid bare...
Deputy RDC Majambere turns to blackmail to shield from theft charges
KAMPALA. Deputy RDC Ivan Ssemakula (Majambere) faced with land grabbing, theft, and abuse of office allegations has been accused of intimidating probes after a viral video showing him appealing to...
Art silenced by Power’s grip
Eddie Kenzo who was the darling of young people became the most hated and criticized musicians. He turned into an NRM advocate. He had for many years represented Uganda in international awards and had won many of them but ever since he sided with the dictator he lost all endorsements and has never been nominated anywhere.
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SHACU,IGG Unite Forces Against Corruption Vice
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Kamuli Officials Charged Over Funds
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Museveni Declared Winner as Bobi Wine Calls for Resistance
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Bobi speaks out, vows Resistance
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One Ballot Beats 120 Bullets
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Uganda 2026: a fragile democracy
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Notorious fraudster and personator remanded
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Uganda’s Elections and the Politics of Silence
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Three Officers Arraigned Over Escape
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Ugandan MP escapes death in deadly land dispute.
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WASTAGE: MPs to pocket sh2.7m per day for sports
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KCCA land board boss Balondemu rearrested over allegedly defrauding Shs2.2bn from Americans
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New Bill wants bars opened at 5-10pm
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Court sets date for trial of Katanga murder case
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Denes Sekabira, John Dillinger and Al Capone are public enemies
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Among visits Mengo, splashes shs50m for Kabaka birthday run
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Tragic incident: Ugandan Doctor’s dog kills infant
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Will Museveni’s trip to Amuru resolve Balaalo crisis in Acholi?
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Police hunt senior Kyambogo lecturer over aggravated defilement
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SH-ACU: Businessman Charged with Gomba Land Fraud
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How Uganda’s healthcare system is failing LGBTQ+ people
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Bobi Wine Speech to the Mohammed Ssegirinya mourners
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Uganda Airlines hunts for more pilots in a bid to fight delays, cancellations
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EACOP breeding poverty among families affected by project – new report
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Controversial UPDF Bill Sparks Legal Uproar
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SHACU arrests Balondemu’s Accountant in Fraud Case
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SH-ACU Announces Charges Against Alleged Land Fraudster in Kyenjojo
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UK sanctions Mabaati thieves, Speaker Among targeted
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Religion: An institution used by dictatorship to massage despotism
Politics
PHOTO ALBUM: NRM draws mammoth crowds in West Nile
President Yoweri Museveni, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flagbearer, has addressed various mammoth crowds in the districts of West Nile. Here are the pictorials from the entire sub-region.
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NRM delegates conference closes with Museveni emphasizing war on corruption at district level
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Museveni asks NRM delegates to fight corruption at local government level, monitor govt services
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Museveni condemns election malpractice as NRM NEC recommends candidates for top party positions
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NRM CEC endorses Museveni as Kadaga, Anite lock horns