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Grief as 'Ssegirinya’s hospital' closes over funds
January 28, 2023 by URN
Locals have expressed dismay at the closure of Kawempe North hospital founded by jailed Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya.
Ex LRA commander Ogwen yet to choose country for his jail term
January 28, 2023 by URN
Former rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander, Dominic Ongwen is yet to notify the International Criminal Court (ICC) of his...
Sacked Senegal PM joins presidential race as President Sall stays mum …
January 28, 2023 by VOA
Senegal’s former prime minister Aminata Toure says she will keep fighting against a possible third term for her former boss...
No school fees increment this term - Janet Museveni
January 27, 2023 by Yudaya Nangonzi & Samuel Muhindo
All educational institutions have been barred from increasing school fees for the first term scheduled to begin on February 6...
Court orders Kanungu woman to refund Shs 9m after rejecting man's marriage proposal
Kanugu Magistrate's court has directed a woman to refund Shs 9.43 million she received from her ex-lover towards her education after turning down his marriage proposal.
Kamya lauds 'people power', to probe corruption at Entebbe airport
Extortion and bribery allegations against officials at Entebbe international airport are indicators of gross mismanagement at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), the inspector general of government (IGG) Beti Olive Kamya, has said.
Facebook reinstates ex-US president Trump's account after 2-year suspension
Facebook parent Meta is reinstating former President Donald Trump's personal account after a two-year suspension following the January 6, 2021, insurrection.
Speaker names select committee to investigate NSSF
Speaker of parliament, Anita Among has named a seven-member select committee chaired by Mbarara South MP, Mwine Mpaka to investigate alleged mismanagement at National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
9-year-old commits suicide in Kagadi after father's beating
A 9-year-old girl has committed suicide in Kagadi district after she was beaten by her father for allegedly torching the family kitchen.
Luwero paid Shs 348m to ineligible teachers
Seven secondary teachers in Luwero district are on the run after they were unearthed for forging minutes to access the government payroll.
Hundreds attend funeral for Zambian killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Hundreds of people attended a memorial service in Lusaka on Tuesday for a Zambian student who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine as Tanzania confirmed the death of another student who was also recruited in a Russian jail.
Police officers to face disciplinary court over speaker Tayebwa's home attack
Two of the eight police officers interrogated over last month's raid on the home of deputy speaker of parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, are to face the police disciplinary court.
Rwanda shoots DRC plane over violating airspace
Rwanda government has confirmed that it shot a warplane belonging to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for violating its airspace.
Why Isimba, Karuma are falling apart
China has spent trillions of dollars over the years on building its belt and road infrastructure projects in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Does Uganda need Standard Gauge Railway now?
Right from the onset, Uganda and East Africa have had a rocky relationship with rail lines on account of issues stretching from the terrain, jiggers; blood-thirsty lions, and the cost at which these rail lines were put in the ground.
Suspects tortured in police, prison cells – new report
A new report written by Advocates Without Boundaries says there is evidence that detainees are also tortured in gazetted police cells and prison jails to extract information from suspects.
Auditor General launches citizens feedback platform
The office of the Auditor General (OAG) has launched a digital platform to enable citizens relay their concerns about the quality of different service deliveries.
Hospital and a home: Uganda shelters offer a lifeline to cancer patients
At the country’s main cancer treatment centre, the sick used to sleep outside.
Body of Tanzanian killed in Russia-Ukraine war returned for burial
The body of 33-year-old Tanzanian Nemes Tarimo, who was killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, is returning home for burial.
Locals protest as Rwanda hands over body of Ugandan shot dead last week
Rwandan authorities have handed over the body of a Ugandan businessman who was gunned down for suspected smuggling last week amidst protests from locals.
Court warns jailed Soroti DISO's family over murder case interference
Soroti Magistrate's court has warned the family of Stephen Nuwagira, the jailed Soroti district internal security officer (DISO) against involving external forces to influence the case instituted against him.
Museveni commissions Cnooc’s drilling rig to pave way for Uganda's first oil
President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned the first of the oil drilling rigs in the Albertine’s Kingfisher area operated by Uganda’s oil joint venture partner, Cnooc.
Court orders specialised treatment for Ssewanyana
Masaka High court has ordered prison authorities to provide specialised treatment to Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana so as to enable him to recover faster such that he stands trial.
Boda boda riders pin woman in Kawempe fire that killed her cousin & lover
Fresh details have emerged about a man and woman who were burnt to death in Kawempe in an apparent love triangle involving family members.
Police to probe 'real' motive behind Arsenal fans procession in Jinja
Police has dispatched a team of detectives to establish the 'real' motive behind purported English Premier League side, Arsenal fans who were on Monday arrested over staging an illegal procession in Jinja city.
348 MPs vote to censure minister Namuganza
Members of parliament on Monday overwhelmingly voted to censure Persis Princes Namuganza, the state minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development. A total of 356 legislators out of 529 in parliament voted, of which 348 voted in support - meeting the threshold of 265 MPs needed to carry on the censure…
Sipapa asks court to compel police to return his property
Incarcerated Kampala socialite Charles Olimu alias Sipapa has asked court to direct security to return his property confiscated during his arrest last year.
Two cleaners sentenced to 4 years in jail over aggravated robbery
Two cleaners from Kitovu hospital and Good Foundation primary school in Masaka municipality have been jailed for four years over aggravated robbery contrary to sections 285 and 286 of the panel code act.
Church probes homosexuality claims at King’s College Budo
Namirembe Diocese has commenced investigations into the homosexuality complaints against some staff members and learners at King's College Budo, one of the elite and prestigious schools in Uganda.
Speke Courts hotel cordoned off as crime scene after building collapse
The National Building Review Board (NBRB) has cordoned off a section of Speke Courts hotel as a crime scene after one of its buildings collapsed last week.
Somali security end 5-hr-long al-Shabaab siege on Mogadishu mayor’s office
Somali government forces have ended a more than five hourslong al-Shabaab siege of the compound housing the Mogadishu mayor’s office and other local government facilities.
BOU tasked to explain 'illegal' sale of Cooperative bank assets
The attorney general has tasked Bank of Uganda to explain how it seized and sold off assets of the Cooperative Bank of Uganda, without liquidating the institution.
Lira woman jailed for 7 years over injecting stepson with HIV blood
A 27-year-old woman in Lira district, northern Uganda has been jailed for seven years after confessing to intentionally infecting her 5-year-old stepson with HIV.
Tanzanian student studying in Russia killed in battle in Ukraine
The family of a Tanzanian student who was in prison in Russia says it has confirmation that he was killed fighting for Russia's Wagner Group of mercenaries in Ukraine.
Extortion: Aviation official arrested, others suspended at Entebbe airport
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has arrested and suspended one of its own staffers working at Entebbe International airport after being implicated in allegations of extortion.
China accused of stealing Balochistan minerals as locals remain impoverished
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Balochistan, the treasure trove of natural resources, is being excavated by China, while it remains an impoverished area with a per capita GDP under USD 1,000, reported Islam Khabar. China accused of stealing Balochistan minerals as locals remain impoverished
Malawi president fires DPP for abuse of office
Malawi's president fired the director of public prosecutions, Steven Kayuni, for allegedly abusing his office to avenge what he saw as a personal slight.
Entebbe airport: UCAA apologises for extortion allegations, pledges enhanced supervision
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has apologised for extortion complaints levelled against officials at Entebbe International Airport. The authority has since pledged to reinforce the supervision of immigration officials.
Gov’t implementing Parish Development Model in reverse gear - AG
Government is implementing the much-hyped Parish Development Model (PDM) in reverse gear, and thus its intended target of uplifting 39 per cent households from subsistence to the money economy may never be realised, Auditor General has warned.
How gov’t lost Shs 33bn in payroll irregularities
Government lost at least Shs 33 billion in irregular payments to ineligible teachers in different districts.
Kabuleta sectarianism case adjourned to March over state prosecutor
Nakawa Chief Magistrate's court has adjourned to March 15 the case in which former presidential candidate Joseph Kabuleta is charged with promoting sectarianism.
Four killed in two separate accidents in Mbarara
Four people have died in two separate accidents in Mbarara City today morning. The first accident occurred at Mile 3 on Isingiro road, claiming the lives of two people on the spot while others escaped with serious injuries.
Obongi district CAO arrested, refunds stolen Shs 31m PDM cash
Obongi district chief administrative officer (CAO), Andrew Leru has coughed the Shs 30.6 million he illegally obtained from the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme.
Businessman Buchanan granted bail by army court
City businessman Denis Buchanan has been granted bail by the Makindye-based Army court.