By Jumah Kakomo Jimmy Akena, president of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), has said his exclusion from the presidential ballot by the Electoral Commission denied Ugandans the opportunity to evaluate his proposals for economic and social reform. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday at the party’s headquarters in Kampala, Akena said that upon reflecting on the recent elections, he believes the …

By Kabuye Ronald The National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association Uganda (NETA) has announced plans to host the National Women’s Entrepreneurs Conference 2026, scheduled to take place on 3rd April 2026 at Hotel Africana. The conference is expected to attract women entrepreneurs, traders, startup founders, policymakers, investors, and development partners from across the country in a bid to strengthen women-led enterprises …

By Mukembo Wilfred City dentist Dr Ntwatwa Lule is once again under scrutiny over alleged fraudulent land dealings, accused of illegally collecting rent from tenants on land in Katanga that he does not own. In a case filed by businessman Kenneth Lumumba, Dr Ntwatwa is accused of coercing a tenant into signing two contradictory tenancy agreements while falsely presenting himself …

by AdminFebruary 21, 2026February 21, 20260 Share0 By Robert Segawa Police have arrested Musasizi Hebert, a truck driver, in Gulu in connection with the alleged killing of an 18-year-old student from Hill Side Secondary School in Matuga. According to preliminary police reports, the incident reportedly occurred after Musasizi found the student inside his home …

By Angel Lubowa Investigators from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) are probing the possibility of contaminated sugar in the market after, they impounded sugar consignments with inactivated Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) belonging to Kaliro Sugar Company in Soroti and Masaka. This website has learnt the consignments were impounded by URA on Thursday January 29, 2026. DTS is a mark or …

By Segawa Robert The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has appointed ACP Ezekiel Emitu as the new Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) Commander, replacing CP Richard Ecega. ACP Emitu’s appointment follows public outcry over the rising wave of crime in the city centre, including incidents of thugs snatching valuables from motorists at traffic lights, attacking pedestrians and robbing them of …

By Jumah Kakomo The opposition Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has urged Ugandans to use the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent as a time for reflection, sacrifice, forgiveness, reconciliation, and renewal of faith. Addressing the party’s weekly press briefing on Wednesday at its headquarters in Kampala, UPC spokesperson Arach Oyat Sharon encouraged citizens to embrace the spiritual significance of the …

By Mukembo Wilfred Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has vouched for stronger bilateral relations between Uganda and Antigua and Barbuda, calling for closer cooperation in tourism, trade and diplomacy. Tayebwa made the proposals when he paid a courtesy visit to Gaston Browne, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, a Caribbean island state, on the sidelines of the European …

By Robert Segawa The Director of Crime Intelligence, Christopher Ddamulira, has said that the police, together with other sister security agencies, have intensified operations to combat crime across the country. AIGP Ddamulira was responding to a headline in one of the daily newspapers that read, “Crime Takes Over.” While acknowledging recent cases of murder and break-ins, he emphasized that many …

By Jumah Kakomo Ugandans are known for one thing: the relentless drive to succeed. From the fast-paced tech hubs of Bugolobi to the vibrant trading stalls of Kikuubo and the growing digital enterprises in Mbarara and Jinja, a smartphone is more than just a gadget in this part of the world. It is your shopfront, your classroom, and your mobile …