Key Suspect in UCU Dean’s Murder Arrested, Says CID
Police have arrested a key suspect in the murder of Uganda Christian University (UCU) Director of Student Affairs Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, CID Director Tom Magambo has confirmed. In a brief…
Hundreds mourn as Maj Gen Francis Takirwa buried in Mbarara
Hundreds of mourners gathered at Bugarama-Sayuni in Rutooma ward, Bwizibwera-Rutooma Town Council, to pay last respects to the late Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Deputy Commander Land Forces, Maj Gen…
Suspected anthrax kills two in Lyantonde.
Health authorities in Lyantonde District have intensified surveillance and community sensitization after a suspected outbreak of anthrax claimed two lives and left several others under treatment. Anthrax is caused by…
Residual Polls Set for February 17 as Govt Prepares for LC1 Elections
The government has confirmed that residual elections in several districts and sub-counties will be conducted on February 17 to conclude the ongoing electoral process. Speaking to the media after a…
Govt approves Shs5m cattle compensation per household
The Minister for ICT and National Guidance has said Cabinet has approved a Shs5m compensation for each household in Teso, Acholi and Lango sub-regions for cattle lost during wars in…
Uganda Law Society demands EC boss Byabakama’s resignation
Lawyers under their professional association, the Uganda Law Society (ULS), have demanded the resignation and prosecution of the Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, accusing him of presiding…
Masaka UPDF commander Maj Gen Deus Sande dies suddenly
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the nation’s security establishment are mourning the sudden death of Maj Gen Deus Sande, Division Commander of the Armoured Brigade in Masaka. UPDF…
I Will Not Go to Court — Says Bushenyi Municipality Aspirant Casbart Tukundane
Former Bushenyi–Ishaka Municipality parliamentary aspirant Casbart Tukundane has said he will not challenge the recent election results in court, despite what he describes as glaring irregularities that could warrant annulment.…
Assistant RDC Kanungu Accused of Championing Politics of Religion!
The Assistant RDC Kanungu District Mugisha Zepha is on the spot over promoting politics of religion and dividing the people of Kinkizi West along religious lines. Mugisha Zepha who is…
Casbart Dismisses Claims of Withdrawal from Bushenyi-Ishaka MP Race
Independent candidate Tukundane Casbart has firmly refuted claims that he has withdrawn from the Parliamentary race for Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, calling the allegations “propaganda and malice” intended to mislead voters and…