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Assailants ambush, kill 3 family members in Nakasongola
September 27, 2023 by URN
Unidentified assailants on Monday night killed three family members in an ambush staged in Bamugolodde village, Nakasongola district.
Official secrecy fuels corruption – Report
September 27, 2023 by GEOFREY SERUGO & TIMOTHY NSUBUGA
Despite its early adoption of the Access to Information Act in 2005, Uganda continues to struggle with its effective implementation...
FDC's Ssemujju: Amuriat and Nandala are 'impostors'
September 27, 2023 by Muhammad Kakembo,
IBRAHIM SSEMUJJU NGANDA, the spokesperson for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has said the resolutions made during the extraordinary...
90% of information requests are denied by government – Agaba
September 27, 2023 by OUR REPORTER
Last month, the Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda published a report criticizing ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) for their refusal to disclose...
Namugera, Team Matooke turn running hobby into global force
Ronald Namugera is a professional engineer as well as an ardent running enthusiast. Over the weekend, he was part of a 22-member group of runners under their banner ‘Team Matooke’ that took part in and completed the prestigious 42-kilometre Berlin marathon in Germany.
Documentary about ‘white saviourism’ in Uganda out this week
Being the bleeding heart and face of Save the Children tipped into the realm of the tyrannical for Sally Struthers, who starred in late-night television ads for the international aid organization for some three decades.
Excellence awards to celebrate ideas that work in marketing
The third annual Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) have been announced with the theme “Celebrating Ideas That Work.”
Will the battles between Kacita, URA ever stall?
Kampala City Traders Association (Kacita) have recently been up in arms with URA over withholding tax.
Digital payments to boost worker motivation in healthcare
Dr Andrew Bakainaga, the World Health Organization (WHO) country advisor, has asked government to fully embrace digital payment to minimise on the risks associated with cash.
Kyenjojo police officers arrested over stolen HIV drugs
A joint operation by the police and the Uganda National Drug Authority (UNDA) seized a consignment of stolen government drugs in Kyenjojo and Ntoroko districts valued at over Shs 300 million.
Nigeria president orders rescue of kidnapped female students
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces to rescue an unspecified number of female students being held by armed kidnappers following an attack Friday at the Federal University Gusau in northwest Zamfara state.
Husband scalds wife with acid she found having sex with another man
Police in Mbale have arrested a 29-year-old man accused of scalding his wife using acid.
China's 'unfairness' warrants a more assertive EU approach - trade chief Valdis
European Union trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis warned that Europe will become more assertive as it tackles "unfairness" in its economic relations with China, as he stopped to speak at a university during his China trip.
Activist Mugisha appointed to Institute of Global Politics
Human rights activist Dr Frank Mugisha has been in an impressive lineup of distinguished individuals at the newly-established Institute of Global Politics (IGP).
Murder of Mbarara businessman sparks off deadly revenge attacks
Police have detained four individuals, including the Local Council (LC) chairperson over the murder of Francis Nuwamanya, also known as Banini, a businessman in Mbarara City Central Market.
Kenyan MP proposes extending presidential term to 7 years
A Kenyan lawmaker from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), has suggested extending the presidential term limit from five to seven years.
Byarugaba now petitions High court to quash Ayota's appointment as NSSF boss
Richard Byarugaba, the former managing director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has petitioned the High court to annul the appointment of his successor, Patrick Ayota.
High court awards Shs 50m to woman who lost son during 2020 riots
The High court has awarded Hajara Nakitto Shs 50 million for the loss of her 15-year-old son during the November 2020 city riots.
34 killed at illegal Benin fuel depot
At least 34 people died in Benin near Nigeria's border on Saturday when a contraband fuel depot exploded into flames, sending up a black cloud of smoke into the sky and leaving dozens of charred bodies at the site, a government official and residents said.
UPDF killed 'author of Kampala bombs' says Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni said an airstrike by the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) killed several members of an Islamic State (IS)-allied rebel group including a key person responsible for bomb attacks in Uganda's capital.
Rwanda-bound fuel tanker bursts into flames in Kabale after accident
Transport at the Uganda-Rwanda border along the Kabale-Katuna road was on Saturday morning paralyzed after a fuel tanker burst into flames after failing to negotiate a corner.
Armed robbers raid Riham depot in Ntinda, shoot manager
Police are hunting for thugs who raided a Riham depot yesterday night in Ntinda and shot at its manager after failing to get money from him.
Kenya marks 10 years since deadly Westgate Mall attack
Kenya is marking 10 years since a group of Somali al-Shabab militants attacked a major shopping mall in Nairobi, killing more than 60 people.
With acting judges, Uganda may end up with acting judiciary - Uganda Law Society
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) wants the process of appointing judges opened and subjected to public scrutiny.
Roswell hospital case: Parents reunited with their 4-month-old baby
The four-month-old baby who was allegedly detained by Roswell Women and Children hospital over unpaid medical bills has been reunited with his parents.
Kiruhura district vice chairperson resigns over rape allegations
Kiruhura district vice chairperson Adson Atuhaire has resigned from his position amid allegations of rape.
Businessman appeals to Lands minister over deadly land fight
Businessman Jackson Twinamasiko has appealed to Lands state minister Sam Mayanja to intervene in his protracted land battle with UPDF soldier Maj Mark Wanyama.
Former ICC employee accused of funding LRA rebel leader Kony
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been asked to investigate one of its former employees over allegations of facilitating and funding Joseph Kony, the fugitive leader of the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).
Mulago gets new capnography to monitor patient breath
Mulago hospital's anesthesia department has acquired a new capnography device, which promises to enhance its medical services. Anesthesia is a critical medical practice where healthcare professionals induce temporary unconsciousness in patients to perform medical procedures without causing pain or discomfort.
EU withdraws $5m funds for Zimbabwe elections body over lack of transparency
The European Union says it is withdrawing $5 million in financial support to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission because of what it calls a lack of independence and transparency in the country's disputed August polls.
Police hunt for 14-year-old girl over stabbing father to death
Police in Oyam District is hunting for a 14-year-old girl on allegations of stabbing her father, Emmanuel Otim to death at Ajaya village in Loro sub-county.
IGG Kamya attributes slow recovery of stolen assets to staff restructuring
The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has attributed the slow recovery of stolen assets to the recent staff restructuring at the agency whose core mandate is to fight corruption.
Shs 450m fraud: Kampala Central deputy mayor seeks bail, further remanded
Kampala Central deputy mayor Hanipher Mpungu who is facing charges of obtaining money by false pretense has requested bail from Nakawa Chief Magistrate's court.
Rwanda: President Kagame to run for 4th term next year
Rwanda's president declared he will run for a fourth term next year, saying that "what the West thinks is not my problem," after the United States and others criticized the earlier lifting of term limits to extend his rule.
Capitation cash fraud rocks Mbale School for the Deaf
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into reports of capitation grant fraud within educational institutions in Mbale district with the expectation to scale it up to other areas across the country.
Former UNBS boss Ebiru loses bid to block Shs 100m bribe trial
The High court has dismissed an application filed by David Livingstone Ebiru, the former executive director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) seeking to halt his bribery trial charges until investigations by the Inspectorate of Government are completed.
China’s healthcare tycoons lose $17 billion as crackdown spreads
China’s latest anti-corruption crackdown is hammering the personal wealth of the nation’s healthcare tycoons.
Why ministers hate speaker Among
In a move that startled the nation, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among recently suspended a parliamentary session due to the absence of all 82 ministers.
Atiak sugar factory faces double trouble: Fire hazards and infrastructure delays
Fire outbreaks, delays in government procurement of machinery, the construction of the Aswa bridge, and ongoing financial distress are adversely affecting the operations of Atiak Sugar Factory, according to information obtained by The Observer.
Karamoja iron sheets: Court okays minister Kitutu to cross-examine state witnesses
The High court has allowed an application by the Karamoja Affairs minister, Mary Gorreti Kitutu to cross-examine government witnesses in a case, where she is challenging her trial for the diversion of iron sheets.
Defying the ban: NUP voes to continue political tours
DAVID LEWIS RUBONGOYA, the secretary general of the National Unity Platform (NUP), stated that his party has no intention of halting tours led by their party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu.
Why most Ugandan businesses don’t survive the first five years
In May 2022 Uganda received an award for being the best investment destination in East Africa.
Bigirimana publishes provocative book on the magic treasures of sex
Pius Bigirimana, the Secretary to the Judiciary, has delved into the realms of human intimacy with his new book titled, Naked Truth: A Conversation about African Sex Magic Treasures.
Ugandan microscopic diagnosis project wins Google’s Shs 5.58bn grant
Google.com, the philanthropic arm of Google, has given a research grant and additional support of $1.5 million (about Shs 5.58 billion) to a Makerere University research project seeking to improve the efficiency and scale of microscopic diagnostics in Uganda.
FDC delegate's conference 'suspends' president Amuriat, SG Nandala
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president Eng Patrick Oboi Amuriat has been 'suspended' by the extraordinary delegates conference sitting in Kampala and replaced with city lord mayor Erias Lukwago.
Police dares NUP to resume countrywide tours
Police have dared the National Unity Platform (NUP) party to resume its countrywide tours that were canceled last week by the deputy inspector general of police, Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime.
Bystanders less likely to give women CPR - research
Bystanders are less likely to give life-saving CPR to women having a cardiac arrest in public than men, leading to more women dying from the common health emergency, researchers said Monday.
UPDF soldier shoots dead 18 cows, injures 25 others in Nakapiripirit
A Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier, Pte Yosefi Baguma has shot dead 18 cows and injured 25 others in Nakapiripirit district, northeastern Uganda.
Police dismisses two officers over attempted murder
The police court has dismissed two police officers on separate incidents of attempted murder.
Embattled UNBS boss Ebiru moves to block trial in Anti-Corruption court
The Attorney General has asked the Anti Corruption court to dismiss an application in which the former executive director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) David Livingstone Ebiru is seeking to halt his trial on bribery charges until investigations are completed.
High court throws Lukwago out of FDC delegates conference case
The High court has excluded Erias Lukwago, the vice president of Buganda region for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) from a suit involving three members of the party who are seeking to block the national delegates conference.
Govt arrears, drop in advertising revenues send New Vision into losses
The performance volatility of the New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd continues as the management notifies current and prospective shareholders of an impending loss for the year 2022/2023.
Gov't releases Shs 109bn to schools in capitation grants as 3rd term begins
As schools open up their gates to welcome learners for the final and promotional term for this academic year, the government has released Shs 109.71 billion in capitation grants.
Kampala Central deputy mayor remanded over Shs 450m land fraud
Kampala Central deputy mayor Hanipher Mpungu has been remanded to Luzira prison on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses.
80-year-old retired EAC employee appeals to govt over unpaid pension
An 80-year-old former employee of the East African Community (EAC) Lawrence Lule Tindamanyire has appealed to the government to pay him his full pension as he battles illness and financial difficulties.
Govt not using data evidence to influence decision making - experts
Experts attending the International Evidence Conference have expressed concern that while a lot of data is being generated to guide decision-making, a lot of technocrats still don’t pay attention leading to poor decision-making.
Quack doctor arrested in Nebbi over defiling 16-year-old patient
Police in Nebbi district arrested a quack medical doctor on allegations of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old patient.