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Bobi Wine, Uganda’s most prominent opposition figure, has now been missing from public view for three weeks, after fleeing what he described as an attempted arrest and threats to his life following a disputed national election. Wine’s whereabouts have remained unknown since 16 January, when he said police and military forces carried out a night raid on his home. His …

By Owomugisha Blessing Immaculate Have you ever felt like you are busy all year but not really moving forward? It has happened to me before I started doing annual vision board and goals planning. There is a line when it comes to alignment and imitation. That’s exactly why everyone needs to have a vision plan. It’s not about dreaming randomly …

In the heart of Kampala, a unique creative force is blurring the lines between structural design and melodic rhythm. Brian Matsiko, known to the music world as Faymous, is proving that you don’t have to choose between a professional career and a passion for the arts. A Foundation of Excellence Faymous’ journey began in Mbarara City, where his discipline was …

Bangladeshi LGBTQ rights activist addresses European asylum conference. Logo of the conference Shaping Tomorrow: Queer Asylum in Europe Factual reporting on LGBTQ rights abuses is crucial when refugees from violence-plagued nations seek asylum in more peaceful lands. That was a message delivered by Bangladeshi human rights advocate Shahanur Islam at last month’s conference Shaping Tomorrow: Queer Asylum in Europe. The …

Amos Tayebwa Mbarara: Kashari South has officially erupted into political theatre as NRM flag bearer Capt. John Bosco Bamuturaki Tumusiime stormed Nyarubungo Sub–county, kicking off his 2026 campaign trail with a fiery warning to rivals: “No one will snatch the flag from me!” The former Mbarara District LC5 Chairman, speaking before electrified crowds on Monday, declared that he is battle-ready …

In a dramatic regulatory shake-up that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s insurance sector, the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has suspended the licence of CIC Africa Life Assurance Limited, stopping the company from signing up any new customers effective 7th November 2025. In a strongly worded public notice, the Authority warned Ugandans NOT to seek new life insurance products from the …

A Primary Seven pupil at Greenhill School (Buwate) has died, three weeks after sustaining severe injuries in a suspected suicide incident that occurred at the school last month. Augustine Kizito, 12, reportedly fell from the second floor of a classroom block shortly after leaving his class at around 4:03 pm on October 22, 2025. CCTV footage captured him standing from …

Shock and tension have gripped Hardware World Ntinda after a deadly incident that claimed the life of one employee and left two others fighting for their lives on Monday afternoon. The high-end hardware supermarket, owned by flamboyant businessman Simon Ssekankya, is now under police investigation as questions mount over what exactly happened inside the premises that fateful day. Ssekankya, who …

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, on Saturday evening narrowly escaped an accident after a trailer nearly rammed into her official vehicle along the Kampala–Jinja highway. According to Chris Obore, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Parliament, the incident occurred at around 5:45 pm in Mukono District as the Speaker was returning to Kampala from Bugweri District. Among …

By Nakato Shamim Grief and disbelief swept through the community on Friday morning, September 26, after Lubanga Steven, a Fortebet employee who worked as a biker, was found dead in his home after committing suicide. According to neighbors, Steven’s wife had prepared the children for school and left for work as usual. The children stayed outside, but one of the …