SHELL SHAKE-UP! With 600 Stations On Sale in S. Africa — Uganda Not Spared as Two Prime City Petrol Sites Hit Market

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A quiet but significant ripple from the global oil industry is now being felt in Uganda after Vivo Energy Uganda announced plans to sell two of the most strategically located Shell-branded petrol stations in the heart of Kampala. The move comes as the multinational energy giant Shell plc continues reshaping its global downstream fuel business — a strategy that includes …

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BILLIONS…BAD FUEL! Probe Exposes Failures in Govt Fuel Monitoring Program as SICPA Delays Payments, Adulterated Stations Double & Outdated Systems

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A fresh audit has thrown Uganda’s fuel monitoring system into the spotlight, exposing troubling gaps in oversight, questionable decisions and rising fuel adulteration despite billions of shillings being pumped into the program meant to safeguard the country’s petroleum supply chain. The latest report by the Office of the Auditor General on the Fuel Marking and Quality Monitoring Program (FMQP) reveals …

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NEW DETAILS EMERGE! How Kabula MP Elect dodged the bullet at COURTYARD Hotel

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Fresh details have emerged in a harrowing attack on the newly elected Kabula Member of Parliament, Asiimwe Enos, who narrowly survived bullets at the Courtyard Hotel in Lyantonde on Saturday, March 14. According to police, Asiimwe had earlier booked a room at the hotel. The incident happened when he had just arrived to open his hotel room when he noticed …

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Kigezi Lawyers Fraternity Celebrate Chief Justice’s Appointment in Style

Kigezi Lawyers Fraternity Celebrate Chief Justices Appointment in Style

Kampala– Members of the Kigezi Lawyers’ Fraternity on Saturday evening hosted a dinner at Sheraton Hotel Kampala in honour of Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija following his recent appointment as Chief Justice. Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, 2nd right with some of the lawyers hailing from Kigezi.(Courtesy photo) The Chief Justice, who hails from the Kigezi sub-region, joined lawyers and …

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EC Gambles on Kamugisha as Dossier Exposes Mismanaged Billions, Weak Policies, Questionable Deals & An Outdated 2013 ICT System

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A shocking audit into the operations of the Electoral Commission has laid bare a catalogue of financial and administrative failures that have thrown the country’s election managers into fresh controversy. The explosive findings from the latest report by the Office of the Auditor General for the financial year 2025 reveal that the electoral body has been operating under weak policies, …

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CICD Uganda Launches Livelihood Development Accelerator Program to Boost Tourism in Buhweju District

CICD Uganda Launches Livelihood Development Accelerator Program to Boost Tourism

By Octavius Tunanukye The Centre for Integrated Community Development Uganda has launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating community livelihoods and tourism development in Buhweju District. The Livelihood Development Accelerator (LDA) Program was unveiled during the Buhweju–Kampala Networking Dinner held at Kingdom Kampala on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The event attracted hundreds of participants from across Uganda, as well as …

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RED PEPPER EXCLUSIVE! SH2.3BN LOOT LIST: 202 Officials Named in IGG Recovery Crackdown, Face Arrest

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Panic has set in across Uganda after the Inspectorate of Government moved to crack down on more than 200 public officials and contractors accused of sitting on billions of shillings in government money that investigators say was irregularly taken and never refunded. Documents compiled by the Inspectorate and seen by Red Pepper show that 202 officers collectively owe the government …

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Somero Initiative Rolls Out REAL Fathers Project in Mukono

Somero Initiative Rolls Out REAL Fathers Project in Mukono

Mukono– Somero Initiative Uganda, in partnership with Mukono District Local Government, last week officially launched the REAL Fathers Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening responsible fatherhood and improving early childhood development within communities. Members during the inception meeting where the program was launched. The project was introduced during a district inception meeting held at the District Community Development Officer’s office, …

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Light College Fall Short but Make Statement in Buganda Netball Championship

Light College Fall Short but Make Statement in Buganda Netball

Light College Impresses on Debut as Buddo SS Retain Buganda Netball Crown Last updated Mar 17, 2026 By Kayiira Jackson  Light College Katikamu Masuliita announced their arrival on the big stage with a historic run to the final of the Buganda Schools Competitions, capping a breakthrough campaign despite falling short in the title decider. Guided by head coach Ivan …

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Pepsi UFL: Exceptional Nsubuga Proves to KIU that KU is the Only Original

Pepsi UFL Exceptional Nsubuga Proves to KIU that KU is

By Kayiira Jackson  Two-time champions Kampala University have progressed to the quarterfinals of the Pepsi University Football League after defeating rivals Kampala International University 2-0 in their final Group A match. The Ggaba-based side secured the crucial victory on Sunday afternoon at FUFA Stadium Kadiba, courtesy of goals from Ayebare Samuel and midfield gem Nsubuga Gideon, one in each half. …

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If God Is Real… Why Do Bad Things Happen? | Pr Edith Kazibwe

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In this powerful conversation, Pastor Edith Kazibwe answers one of the biggest questions people ask about faith: If God is real, why do bad things happen? We discuss faith, doubt, life challenges, and the questions many people are afraid to ask in church. Watch the full interview and share your thoughts in the comments. #Faith #God #Christianity #Podcast #PastorEdithKazibwe Join …

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Buganda Schools: Greenlight Lowers STAHIZA Standards by Four as Buddo Get off the Highway in Kiganda

Buganda Schools Greenlight Lowers STAHIZA Standards by Four as Buddo

By Kayiira Jackson  Buddo Secondary School and Greenlight Islamic Secondary School will face off in the final of the Buganda Schools Football Boys’ tournament after both sides registered convincing semifinal victories at Kawanda SS. Greenlight Islamic SS produced a dominant performance to defeat Standard High School–Zana 4-1 in an entertaining encounter. Standard High School Zana, who had earlier eliminated St …

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IRAN WAR! Why has the US targeted Iran’s economic lifeline Kharg Island?

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Donald Trump has said the US military has bombed a small island off the coast of Iran – home to a major oil terminal that is considered the country’s economic lifeline. The US president said Kharg Island’s military facilities were “totally obliterated” but that it had held off targeting its oil infrastructure. Trump, however, warned that he would reconsider the …

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