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IG Recovers Over UGX 300 Million from Corrupt Officials

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has recovered UGX 335,679,355 from 62 public officials out of the 202 who had defaulted on payment of the refund of monies owed to Government. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the recoveries follow a public notice issued by the IG highlighting an outstanding amount of UGX 2,363,814,211 which […]

Katakwi District DHO, Dr Omeke Perishes in Road Accident

The Katakwi District Local Government is in mourning after the passing of the District Health Officer (DHO), Dr Simon Ichumar Omeke, in a road crash at Ogoloi village along the Soroti-Katakwi road. According to sources, the accident that claimed Dr Omeke’s life occurred at around 10pm, as Dr Omeke was driving back home in Soroti […]

Sad! Imprisoned Mufumbiro Loses Wife to Cancer

The National Unity Platform (NUP) fraternity is in mourning following the death of the party’s Deputy Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro’s wife, Edith Katende Mufumbiro who succumbed to cancer on Wednesday. Edith Mufumbiro’s death was confirmed by the party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine in a post on his social media accounts. “Edith passed […]

UCC Bans Trending Song “Mukube Paver”

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has banned “Mukube Paver”, a trending song by new Tik Tok sensation Dynaso Wegoso. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, UCC noted that the ban follows a review of the song after it received numerous complaints regarding the content and influence of the song. UCC noted that a review […]

Okello Remanded Over Murder of Four Toddlers in Ggaba

The Makindye Chief Magistrates court has charged Okello Christopher Onyum over the murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre in Kampala last week. On Tuesday, Okello was arraigned before the Makindye court and charged with four counts of murder, contrary to section 171 and 172 of the penal code act, cap 128. […]

Uganda Receives UGX 2.1 trillion for Second Phase of USMID Program

Uganda has received an approval from the World Bank of $540 million (approximately UGX 2.1 trillion) of which USD 80M is a grant for the roll out of the second phase of the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program According to the Minister for Lands, Housing & Urban Development Judith N. Nabakooba, the […]

Masaka – Mbarara Highway Crash Death Toll Rises to 11

The Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety PRO SP kananura Michael, has revealed that 11 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured, following an accident involving a lorry and a bus belonging to Kasaba Bus Company that occurred at Lwengo, along the Masaka – Mbarara highway. Initial reports from first responders, indicated that […]

Rubaare Business Community Pushes for Trade ‑ Order Relief

By Kamwebaze Happiness Muteganda ‎‎Rubaare Ntungamo: The Business Community of Rubaare Town Council, led by Chairperson Muhinda Fred, has submitted a formal request to the Town Clerk seeking modifications to the upcoming enforcement of a trade order originally set for 15th April 2026. The appeal, dated 07/04/2026, weaves together three core demands aimed at protecting […]

Case File on Ggaba Infant Killer Okello Forwarded to DPP – Kituuma

The Uganda Police Spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke, has revealed that the force has submitted the case file on the Ggaba murder investigation to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Kituuma has noted that investigators intend to arraign the suspect, Christopher Okello Onyum in court soon but are still waiting on final guidance from the DPP […]