Kigezi-The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has donated scholastic materials worth 75 million shillings to 93 schools across the Kigezi Sub-Region as part of the forthcoming 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations set for 2026. Maj Joseph Tumukunde handing over the donation. The donation was delivered by a team led by Maj. Josephat Tumukunde, Head of Education under the UPDF Joint Staff …

Bundibugyo-President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned leaders in Bundibugyo District against engaging in divisive politics, urging them instead to prioritise unity, accountability and improved service delivery. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Bundibugy. Addressing thousands of supporters, the NRM Presidential Flag bearer reminded residents that their proximity to the Democratic Republic of the Congo gives them a clear understanding of the …

Gulu- The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has successfully concluded a regional engagement with journalists from across Northern Uganda, aimed at strengthening media capacity in conservation reporting and fostering long-term collaboration between the media and conservation institutions. Northern Uganda journalists at Murchison falls. The session, held on mid week at Gulu City Hall, brought together reporters from Gulu, Oyam, Nwoya, Pakwach, …

Namirembe – The Democratic Front (DF) party has launched a nationwide campaign tour, with its president and senior leaders set to transverse the country. Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, the President for Democratic Front (DF) Party. The Northern Region leg kicked off on Thursday, December 4, followed by the Teso Region launch on Sunday, December 7. The tour is aimed at strengthening …

The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, on Thursday presided over the closing session of a two-day training on the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) to adjudication for judicial officers from the Western Region. Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo addressing participants during the two day training. The programme, organised by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI), was held at the Court …

Kampala– President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Morris Muhindo, 36, to the rank of Under Secretary in the Office of the President, making him one of the youngest Ugandans to attain such a senior position in the civil service. Morris Muhindo with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Courtesy photo) In a phone interview with this news website, Muhindo confirmed his appointment. “Yes, …

KAMPALA– The High court criminal Division, has temporarily halted the hearing of the treason case against Rtd Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye to first hear his second application he filed seeking suspension of his criminal trial before the same court. Hajji Obeid Lutale and Col (Rtd) Kiiza Besigye in court during their appearance on court mid this year. (Courtesy photo) Besigye …

KAMPALA– Parliament approved 8.1 trillion shillings in supplementary funding for financial year 2025/2026, to support key development projects including road infrastructure, health and agriculture services, among others. A brief case containing National Budget (courtesy photo) The supplementary worth 8.1 trillion shillings tabled before parliament by the minister of state for finance in charge of General Duties Henry Musasizi meant that …

JINJA– The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO), held a two-day performance review meeting for Regional Officers from 2–3 December 2025 at the Nile Resort Hotel in Jinja. The engagement brought together the ODPP’s top and senior management, alongside all Regional Officers, to reinforce professionalism, accountability, and consistency in …

Kampala — The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working jointly with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), has arraigned Muyomba Ashiraf, the Executive Director of Hongera Saana Uganda Ltd, before the KCCA Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of obtaining goods by false pretence, forgery and uttering false documents. The accused in court. …