Senior UPDF officers face court martial over alleged fuel misuse

Senior UPDF officers face court martial over alleged fuel misuse

KAMPALA – Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged before the General Court Martial sitting in Makindye over allegations of misusing operational fuel for personal gain. The accused officers are James Barigye Ruheesi, David Ocitti Kidega, Innocent Kikongo Mugumya, and Kenneth Labwon Kinyera. They appeared before the military court and denied all charges brought …

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Belarus adopts law against positive attitudes toward gay sex

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his buddy, Relarus President Alyaksandr Lukashenka (Photo courtesy of the Atlantic Council)

With Russia in the lead, at least 19 nations outlaw ‘promotion’ of homosexuality Russian President Vladimir Putin and his buddy, Relarus President Alyaksandr Lukashenka (Photo courtesy of the Atlantic Council)   Russia’s strong ally Belarus this month adopted a Russian-style law banning publication of what it calls “propaganda” promoting consensual same-sex relationships and “gender reassignment”. The new Belarus law even …

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UEDCL Announces Power Shutdown Ahead of Kampala South Sub Station Works

UEDCL Announces Power Shutdown Ahead of Kampala South Sub Station.webp

Kampala-Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has informed all its customers being served by Kampala South Sub Station, that there will have no power tomorrow Tuesday April 28th 2026 starting from 8.00 am to 5.00pm Power Transmission Line (courtesy photo) According to statement issued by Jonan Kiiza has asked all the customers in the affected areas to remain patient untill …

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UPDF Scandal: Four Senior Officers Held Over Multi-Million Fuel Theft

UPDF Scandal: Four Senior Officers Held Over Multi-Million Fuel Theft

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been remanded to Makindye Military Barracks after being charged with misusing operational fuel for personal gain, in a case that prosecutors say undermined military efficiency. The officers, James Barigye Ruheesi, David Ocitti Kidega, Innocent Kikongi Mugumya, and Kenneth Labwon Kinyera, appeared Monday before …

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Chad: 42 Killed As Water Dispute Sparks Deadly Family Clashes

Chad: 42 Killed As Water Dispute Sparks Deadly Family Clashes

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda At least 42 people have been killed in eastern Chad after a dispute between two families over access to water spiraled into a wave of retaliatory violence, government officials confirmed. Deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat announced the death toll during a visit on Monday to the village of Igote in Wadi Fira province, near …

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PFF, doctors challenge Sovereignty Bill over rights and health risks

PFF doctors challenge Sovereignty Bill over rights and health risks

KAMPALA – The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) and the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) have strongly rejected the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that its current provisions threaten constitutional order, public health systems, and professional freedoms. The two groups presented their submissions Monday afternoon before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs, where the Bill is under …

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Latifah Mixed SS Learn Opponents Ahead of Ball Games I Championship

Latifah Mixed Secondary School, Kabimbiri, has discovered its opponents for the upcoming Ball Games I Championship following the official draws held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association offices in Kampala. The Mukono Zone girls’ football finalists have been placed in Group G, where they will face Jinja Secondary School, Binyiny Secondary School, and Panyandoli …

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BIG WIN! Nabeeta Lands Powerful PO28 Slot as Gen Muhoozi Reshapes PLU

BIG WIN Nabeeta Lands Powerful PO28 Slot as Gen Muhoozi

Samuel Nabeeta Mmulowooza ,Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) regional coordinator for Busoga Sub Region has been incorporated into the structured hierarchy of PLU, receiving numbered “Patriotic Officer” (PO) rank in the organisation’s newly unveiled leadership system. The Chairman of PLU, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, released a third set of PO numbers to additional leaders within the organization, continuing a symbolic ranking …

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