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Photos:Muwanga Kivumbi Returns to Court Amid Tight Security

PhotosMuwanga Kivumbi Returns to Court Amid Tight Security

Butambala, Uganda — Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi has on Tuesday returned to Butambala Magistrates Court amid heavy security as proceedings in his case resumed. Muwanga Kivumbi arriving at Butambala Court (courtesy photos) Kivumbi was transported to court in a Uganda Prisons Service bus under tight guard and, upon arrival, was escorted to the court holding cells as he awaited the start …

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UNEB Recovers Missing PLE Scripts from Koboko School, Assures Timely Marking

UNEB Recovers Missing PLE Scripts from Koboko School Assures Timely

Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed the recovery of missing Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) Integrated Science scripts for candidates of Bamure Primary School in Koboko District, assuring parents and stakeholders that the situation is now under control. Some of the Primary School pupils having their PLE Exams (Courtesy photo) In a press statement issued on …

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Kaziimba Appeals for Peace and Forgiveness as He Begins Farewell Journey

Kaziimba Appeals for Peace and Forgiveness as He Begins Farewell

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has commenced his farewell visits to dioceses across the country ahead of his retirement scheduled for 15 August 2027, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65. Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu (courtesy photo) Archbishop Kaziimba launched the tour in the Diocese of Kigezi, where he …

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Mufti Mubaje Urges Politicians to Accept Election Results

Mufti Mubaje Urges Politicians to Accept Election Results

The Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on politicians to accept the outcomes of the recently concluded general elections, stressing that democratic maturity requires grace in both victory and defeat. Mufti Shiekh Ramathan Mubaje addressing the gathering. Speaking on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during memorial prayers for the late Saidi Bizimungu at Kasambya Village …

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Museveni Urges Judiciary to Prioritise Wellness to Improve Justice Delivery and Public Confidence

Museveni Urges Judiciary to Prioritise Wellness to Improve Justice Delivery

Munyonyo, Kampala — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Judiciary to place judicial wellness at the centre of justice delivery, arguing that the physical, mental and ethical wellbeing of judicial officers is critical to effective case management, faster dispute resolution and national stability. Vice President, Hon. Jessica Alupo being welcomed by Chief Justice and Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo. …

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Trump administration to block LGBTQIA+ and DEI-related foreign aid

A 19-year-old woman talks with nurse Valeria Zafisoa at a traveling contraception clinic in eastern Madagascar run by the British nonprofit group MSI Reproductive Choices. That group lost $15 million in funding the last time Trump enforced the Mexico City policy. (Samantha Reinders photo courtesy of NPR)

Trump expands Mexico City policy to “end woke foreign aid”  A 19-year-old woman talks with nurse Valeria Zafisoa at a traveling contraception clinic in eastern Madagascar run by the British nonprofit group MSI Reproductive Choices. That group lost $15 million in funding the last time Trump enforced the Mexico City policy. (Samantha Reinders photo courtesy of NPR) The Trump administration …

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Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Mukasa Passes On

Rev Fr Emmanuel Mukasa Passes On

Lugazi– The Catholic community in Lugazi Diocese and across the country is mourning the death of Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Mukasa, a priest of the Lugazi Diocese. Rev Fr Emmanuel Mukasa By the time of his passing, Rev. Fr. Mukasa was serving as the Vice Rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Nyenga, where he was widely known for his dedication to priestly …

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Luwemba Withdraws from Elective Politics

Luwemba Withdraws from Elective Politics

Kawempe-based politician Muhammad Luswa Luwemba has announced his decision to withdraw from elective politics, bringing to an end his active participation in political contests. Muhammad Luswa Luwemba (Courtesy photo) Luwemba was among the aspirants who were denied the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag to contest in the Kawempe North by-election, after failing to meet the party’s vetting requirements. He later …

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