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Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court has remanded seven youths to Luzira Prison on charges of aggravated robbery of Shs 620 million from a forex bureau operator in Kampala.  The suspects, aged between 18 and 30, were arraigned before senior principal magistrate grade one Winnie Nankya Jatiko, who read to them a single count of aggravated robbery.The court did not allow …

Beyond occasional corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Uganda’s private sector must take a greater interest in the development of the country’s human capital and the delivery of basic social services. While this role has traditionally been left largely to civil society organisations and the donor community, UNICEF Uganda country representative Dr Robin Nandy says ongoing aid cuts present an opportunity …

Namugongo, Uganda – June 2, 2026The Church of Uganda has announced key guidelines ahead of the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations scheduled for June 3 at the Uganda Martyrs Anglican Site in Namugongo. Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu with members of the organizing committee In a statement released ahead of the annual commemoration, the Church confirmed that this year’s celebrations will …

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KISORO, Uganda — Long celebrated as one of Africa’s most significant ecological treasures, Kisoro District has built an international reputation around its unique biodiversity, fertile agricultural landscapes, and strategic role in Uganda’s tourism economy. Home to sections of the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO-recognized ecosystem known for hosting endangered mountain gorillas, the district has for decades balanced conservation efforts …

× Was this chaos necessary?  Heavy security was deployed in Busansula Village on Monday as police supervised the exhumation of the remains of legendary Ugandan musician Paulo Kafeero in an effort to resolve a long-standing dispute over the paternity of some of his children. The exercise follows a court-sanctioned petition by a section of Kafeero’s children seeking DNA tests to …

Ebola deaths in DR. Congo China will send a team of medical experts to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the early hours of Tuesday to support local efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, according to China’s National Health Commission (NHC). × The deployment follows a decision by the Chinese government after the World Health Organization (WHO) …

× Dr. Ahimbisibwe Gad Rugaju (PhD, DCM) Honoris Causa 2nd June 2026 INTRODUCTION Dr. Ahimbisibwe Gad Rugaju ascertains that the most life-challenging factor and the greatest hindrance to breaking the status quo is _fear of the unknown. Fear of the unknown is a fundamental human response. It occurs when our brains lack information and treat uncertainty as a threat, triggering …

In a stark warning addressed to newly appointed ministers, Buyinza Adam Luzindana has reiterated the dire consequences of divided loyalties within Uganda’s political landscape.His unequivocal message emphasizes that allegiance to President Yoweri Museveni is non-negotiable, urging officials to align exclusively with the Commander in Chief or face severe repercussions.The recent appointment of ministers has reignited concerns over loyalty, particularly in …

Long before President Yoweri Museveni fired off a sharply worded directive ordering investigations into the alleged extortion of tea nursery operators, Patrick Kiconco Katabaazi had already become a familiar figure in one of Uganda’s most controversial compensation disputes. Now serving as Rukiga County MP, Katabaazi once again finds himself under intense scrutiny after Museveni directly named his law firm, Pathways …