The High court in Kampala has ordered that the treason trial of veteran opposition politician Rt Col Dr Kizza Besigye proceed within a week, despite objections from the defence that it has not been given sufficient time to prepare. Besigye is jointly charged with his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya, and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Capt Denis Oola on …
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USSSA Makindye Zonal Qualifiers: Battle for Regional Slots Commence on Tuesday
By Kayiira Jackson The stage is set for an exciting battle as the Makindye District Schools Games and Sports Association rolls out its highly anticipated fixtures, with secondary schools gearing up for a competitive three-day tournament scheduled from Tuesday, March 24 to Saturday, March 28, 2026. A total of six schools will fight for supremacy in a round-robin format, with …
Read More »Muslims to Commence Fasting on Wednesday
Old Kampala– The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has announced the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, with fasting set to commence on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. In a press release issued on February 17, 2026, the council confirmed that the new moon of Ramadan had been sighted, signalling the start of …
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