Police, working with the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), have recovered 34 of the 37 vehicles reported stolen, achieving a recovery rate of more than 90 per cent. Police spokesperson ACP Rusoke Kituuma said the figures underscore the growing effectiveness of ITMS, a technology-driven platform that integrates digital number plates, tracking capabilities and advanced monitoring systems to support law enforcement …

Stanbic Black Pirates moved a step closer to the Rugby Premiership final after defeating rivals Heathens in the first leg of their semi-final at Kyadondo Rugby Ground, leaving the hosts with a 12-point deficit to overturn in next weekend’s return fixture. The Pirates combined disciplined defence and clinical finishing to secure a valuable advantage ahead of the decisive second leg …

Your Excellency, We, concerned citizens of Uganda, write to you with heavy hearts and burning outrage. We have always believed in your vision of a just Uganda where the rule of law protects the vulnerable and corruption is crushed without mercy. Yet what is happening in Kira Municipality especially in Kitukutwe has shattered that faith.Sanyu Edisa, an elderly woman and …

The spotlight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup shifts firmly onto Africa this week as Ghana and DR Congo begin their campaigns, while former champions England launch another bid for global glory. For football fans across Uganda and East Africa, Wednesday and Thursday promise a feast of action, with the continent’s representatives carrying the hopes of millions eager to see …

As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni prepares to appoint a new team of Permanent Secretaries to lead government ministries, a fresh debate is unfolding over the possible return of former Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali to public service. At the centre of the debate is a clash of narratives — between critics questioning her record and supporters who argue that she has …

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to captivate audiences around the globe, Uganda and Burundi are proudly seeing their stories reflected on football’s grandest stage through two members of the Australia national team. Although Australia’s Socceroos wear the green and gold, defenders of African heritage have emerged among the squad, highlighting powerful stories of migration, resilience and opportunity. One …

Ugandan labour exports headed to the departures lounge at Entebbe airport Many years ago, I decided to go out of the country for my graduate education, which lasted about 18 months, after which I came back to Uganda. Upon my return, I found myself, like most young people, unemployed. I went to visit a family friend whose children live and …

FILE NUP supporters being arrested in Mbarara I have long seen media houses and individuals reporting that someone “has been arrested,” while others report that “s/he has been abducted.” I always wondered whether the two terms were synonymous, but I was troubled by how close I came to falling into that trap. The army, in uniform, attacks and enters someone’s …

Muhoozi Kainerugaba posted this purported picture of Erias Lukwago Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago was reportedly picked by operatives of the Special Forces Command from his residence in Wakaliga, within, Kampala, and taken to an unknown destination. Before he was forcefully kidnapped, Lukwago disclosed on social media that his home had been surrounded by uniformed army personnel and others …

In Uganda today, many individuals, businesses and even public institutions continue to underestimate the importance of gazetting. To some, publication in the Uganda Gazette appears to be a routine bureaucratic requirement, a procedural box to tick after completing what they consider the “real” work. Yet this perception is not only misleading; it is dangerous. Gazetting is far more than an …