Kampala – Police at Kira Road are investigating a case of aggravated robbery and murder by strangulation that occurred on the night of February 3, 2026, in Kwaata Zone, Kyanja Ward, Kawempe Division, Kampala City. The Late Diana (courtesy photo) The deceased has been identified as Namulinde Diana, a 24-year-old businesswoman and social media content creator who was living alone …

Muslims in the Teso Muslim District, in the North Eastern Muslim Region, have expressed profound joy after witnessing what they described as a first-of-its-kind peaceful swearing-in ceremony of their newly appointed District Kadhi, Sheikh Ramadhan Ibrahim Ibwakiti. The ceremony, which was punctuated by chants of “Allahu Akbar – Allah is the Greatest,” filled the main hall of Soroti Muslim School, …

Kampala — The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has a new Board of Directors following the official inauguration by the Minister of State for Water and Environment, Hon. Betty Anywar Atim. Minister (in yellow dress) with the new Board Members. Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Anywar tasked the new Board with steering the country’s water and sanitation agenda in …

The Kenyan Court of Appeals on Jan. 23 overturned a ban on the film “Rafiki”, which the Kenya Film Classification Board in 2018 had claimed promoted illegal same-sex intimacy. By Gibson Ncube Stellenbosch University The film Rafiki is a charming love story that plays out in urban Kenya. It follows two teenage girls whose close friendship slowly turns into first …

By Lawrence Mubiru  The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) has expanded its annual sports calendar, ushering in a new era of opportunity for young athletes while leaving one of the country’s most successful disciplines—boxing—on the sidelines. In a move aimed at diversifying school sports and widening the talent pipeline, USSSA has introduced cricket, golf, kabaddi, khokho and pickleball at …

He was born to Amos Kyatukwire and Erina Komupiira in present-day Kazo Town Council, Kiruhura district, in 1958. The family later migrated to Rutooma, Kashaari. Below is a personal account of his exploits during the Liberation struggles after: I have been a Movement cadre since 1974 when I started organizing with Major Katabarwa Rutaasyangabo (brother to Grace Stuart Ibingira). Two …

By Timothy Mugenyi I am reminded of an interaction I had within Nakivale refugee camp. We stopped by a Rolex stand and spoke with some young gentlemen deeply engrossed in a video whilst sharing a smartphone. When we asked if they knew about the internet hotspot recently set up in the area, with enthusiasm, they responded saying it is “Kyakabi!” …

By Amos TayebwaMbarara Residents and local leaders in Bwizibwera–Rutooma Town Council have demanded a public apology from the Mbarara District LC5 Chairman-elect, Hygiene Kururagire, accusing him of openly campaigning against fellow National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates during the recent local council elections. Kururagire was declared unopposed as Mbarara District LC5 Chairman for the 2026–2031 term after defeating incumbent Didas Tabaro …

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthening Uganda Development Bank’s (UDB) capital base to enable the Bank fully deliver on its mandate of accelerating Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. The Prime Minister made the remarks last Friday while officiating at a ceremony where staff of UDB were passed out after completing …

Kampala- Jailed former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister, Geoffrey Kazinda, has accused the Attorney General’s office of fraudulently smuggling an appeal before the Supreme Court to block his release from prison. Geoffrey Kazinda (Courtesy photo) Kazinda contends that the appeal challenging his release was filed outside the constitutionally stipulated 60-day timeframe and without an order from …

By Amos TayebwaMbarara Tension has escalated between Mbarara City South Division Mayor-elect Jomo Mugabe and his opponent Francis Asiimwe Ntengye following Ntengye’s rejection of the recently announced election results and his demand for a vote recount or fresh election. Mugabe was declared the winner at the tally centre after defeating Ntengye by a margin of more than 9,000 votes. However, …

By Kayiira Jackson  The Uganda Secondary School Sports Association (USSSA) has unveiled sweeping reforms to secondary school sports, including new age categories, transfer regulations with financial costs, and the rollout of weekend leagues, as it begins implementing the National Sports Act of 2023. The changes were announced on Wednesday during a press briefing at the USSSA head offices at GNS …

The Ugandan Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Boston (UCCB) has officially announced plans to celebrate Uganda Martyrs’ Day 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts, with a full-day event scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026. According to a media release issued on February 1, 2026, the annual celebration will bring together Ugandan Catholics, pilgrims, clergy, and invited guests from across the United …

Kampala- Uganda’s public debt has risen sharply over the past four years, triggering concern from the Auditor General over the country’s growing debt burden. Auditor General Edward Akol.(Courtesy photo) According to the latest Auditor General’s report, Uganda’s total public debt increased from Shs69.20 trillion in 2021 to Shs114.60 trillion in the financial year ending June 2025. The report highlights a particularly …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met Mr Stanley Johnson—author, former Member of the European Parliament, and father of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson—during his visit to Uganda. Mr Johnson toured several key tourism and conservation sites, including Mgahinga National Park, Kyambura Gorge, the Kazinga Channel, and the Source of the Nile in Jinja. President Museveni welcomed the visit, saying …