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By Ben Musanje The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has denied allegations of staff mismanagement, inefficiencies in payment, and mishandling of registration kits during the ongoing national identity registration project. Claire Ollama, the NIRA Registrar, addressed these concerns during a press conference at police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, providing a detailed breakdown of the project’s progress, staffing issues, and …

Police in Yumbe district, northern Uganda, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected death of a 54-year-old Bangladeshi national. Poni Islam, a resident of Lomunga town council in Yumbe and an employee of WKK Company, a contractor on the Yumbe–Terego tarmac road project was found dead inside a lodge on Saturday morning. According to North West Nile police spokesperson Collins …

Latifah Mixed Secondary School Kabimbiri produced a spirited comeback to defeat St Andrews Secondary School Rubindi 4-2 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 Ball Games I National Championship. In a tightly contested match played on Sunday morning at Hilton High School playground in Mukono, Latifah Mixed showed resilience and determination to eliminate the tournament’s surprise package, St Andrews …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Uganda has launched a new national initiative aimed at strengthening its capacity to develop homegrown medical technologies, marking a significant step toward self-reliance in healthcare innovation. The National Biomedical Innovations Accelerator Program (BIOMIC) was unveiled during the ongoing National Science Week in Kololo, an annual event that showcases cutting-edge work by Ugandan scientists and …

Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court has remanded a Rwandan national and two other men on allegations of stealing motorcycle spare parts valued at more than Shs 98.5 million. The accused; Kalyango Gonzaga, 33, a storekeeper and resident of Kitezi in Kasangati town council, Wakiso district; Robert Sseggawa, 37, a driver and Rwandan national residing in Mulago; and Deo Muwanika, 32, …

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation officially launched a national youth hackathon as part of the activities leading up to the 2026 National Science Week, which is scheduled to begin April 30 at Kololo Independence Grounds. The weeklong celebration will bring together innovators, researchers and students from across the country. The hackathon is designed to ignite youth participation in …

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo delivered a historic performance, setting a new national marathon record while finishing third at the London Marathon on Sunday in the United Kingdom. 25-year-old Kiplimo clocked 2:00:28 to become the fastest Ugandan over the 42-kilometre distance, underlining his rapid rise in marathon racing. His performance secured Uganda a podium finish at one of the world’s most prestigious …

An explosive internal police investigation has uncovered an alleged sinister scheme involving police officers, lawyers and shadowy security operatives who reportedly framed a Belgian oil and gas consultant with homosexuality accusations, extorted money from him and forced him to flee Uganda. The scandal, now shaking the corridors of the Uganda Police Force, has already seen two Kampala-based lawyers charged in …

The National Housing and Construction Company Ltd (NHCC), Uganda’s leading housing developer has commended Spiro for devotedly providing innovative, eco-friendly, affordable electric transportation solutions that transform urban mobility, reduce carbon emissions, and promote a cleaner environment. Eng Kaijuka Kenneth, the Chief Executive for National Housing , officials expressed gratitude to Spiro for advancing sustainability and innovation, whose advanced battery-swapping technology …

Kampala– His Worship John Paul Edoku on Friday presided over the swearing-in of Mr. Moses R. Mauku as a new member of the National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), representing the workers’ constituency. Mr. Moses R. Mauku taking oath. The ceremony took place at Rwenzori House on Lumumba Avenue in Kampala and was attended by Council …