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By Kasirye Ronald | THE HOIMA POST In 2019, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) completed its new headquarters in Nakawa, Kampala, at an estimated cost of UGX 140 billion. The strategic objective was to consolidate all URA operations under a single roof, thereby eliminating expenditures associated with scattered office rentals. However, six years later, a discrepancy has emerged. The URA …

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has issued a strong condemnation following the alleged abduction of journalist Mukose Arnold Anthony, describing the incident as a grave violation of press freedom and human rights in Uganda. In an official press statement released on Sunday, UJA revealed that it had received credible information indicating that Mukose, a journalist attached to DigiTalk Media, was …

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has strongly condemned the alleged abduction of journalist Mukose Arnold Anthony, calling for his immediate and unconditional release following his disappearance on Sunday afternoon. In a press statement, the media body said it had received credible information that Mukose, a journalist attached to DigiTalk Media, was taken by unidentified plain-clothed men shortly after appearing on …

Ugandan singer Azawi has sparked widespread controversy after comments she allegedly made regarding a viral case involving a popular TikTok personality known as Mr Ken. The story has been trending across social media platforms in Uganda, where videos reportedly circulated online allegedly showing the TikTok figure in a same-sex act, an offense that can carry severe penalties under Ugandan law …

TORONTO, ON – The global stage is set for a monumental gathering as African Descent Ontario (ADSON) officially announces the African Descent Summit 2026. Scheduled to take place from July 17–19, 2026, in Toronto, this high-profile event arrives at a historic juncture, coinciding with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The summit, themed around “Honouring Global Contributions, Justice, Wellness, and Cultural …

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, is currently in Washington, D.C. for a series of high-level international engagements. As of March 19, 2026, the leader of the National Unity Platform is holding meetings on Capitol Hill with political leaders, diplomats, and representatives from civil society organizations. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to …

The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has expressed concern over the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) involvement in government contract awards, warning that the practice is stunting the growth of local companies and poses a risk to the country’s economic development. Addressing journalists at the PFF headquarters on Katonga Road in Kampala, the party’s Deputy President, Dr Lulume Bayiga, criticised …

Two Ugandan police officers are facing possible disciplinary action following an internal investigation into allegations that they extorted 3 million Ugandan shillings (approximately $795) from a European consultant in 2025. The officers, Assistant Superintendents Namutebi Madrine and Turyahikayo Alex, are accused of falsely charging the consultant under Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act in order to coerce payment. The alleged extortion is believed …

Uganda’s Constitutional Court has nullified the controversial Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022, in a landmark decision that is already reshaping the country’s legal and political landscape.The law, introduced by Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko and passed by Parliament in September 2022, had become one of the most debated legal instruments governing digital expression in Uganda. Its annulment raises critical questions …

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, reportedly left Uganda and entered a neighbouring East African country about a week ago, according to officials familiar with the situation. Sources indicate that Kyagulanyi quietly departed the country following several days of heightened political tension. One official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that authorities had received information suggesting …