Muslims in the Teso Muslim District, in the North Eastern Muslim Region, have expressed profound joy after witnessing what they described as a first-of-its-kind peaceful swearing-in ceremony of their newly appointed District Kadhi, Sheikh Ramadhan Ibrahim Ibwakiti. The ceremony, which was punctuated by chants of “Allahu Akbar – Allah is the Greatest,” filled the main hall of Soroti Muslim School, …

Kampala — The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has a new Board of Directors following the official inauguration by the Minister of State for Water and Environment, Hon. Betty Anywar Atim. Minister (in yellow dress) with the new Board Members. Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Anywar tasked the new Board with steering the country’s water and sanitation agenda in …

Kampala- Jailed former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister, Geoffrey Kazinda, has accused the Attorney General’s office of fraudulently smuggling an appeal before the Supreme Court to block his release from prison. Geoffrey Kazinda (Courtesy photo) Kazinda contends that the appeal challenging his release was filed outside the constitutionally stipulated 60-day timeframe and without an order from …

The Ugandan Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Boston (UCCB) has officially announced plans to celebrate Uganda Martyrs’ Day 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts, with a full-day event scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026. According to a media release issued on February 1, 2026, the annual celebration will bring together Ugandan Catholics, pilgrims, clergy, and invited guests from across the United …

Kampala- Uganda’s public debt has risen sharply over the past four years, triggering concern from the Auditor General over the country’s growing debt burden. Auditor General Edward Akol.(Courtesy photo) According to the latest Auditor General’s report, Uganda’s total public debt increased from Shs69.20 trillion in 2021 to Shs114.60 trillion in the financial year ending June 2025. The report highlights a particularly …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met Mr Stanley Johnson—author, former Member of the European Parliament, and father of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson—during his visit to Uganda. Mr Johnson toured several key tourism and conservation sites, including Mgahinga National Park, Kyambura Gorge, the Kazinga Channel, and the Source of the Nile in Jinja. President Museveni welcomed the visit, saying …

Buhweju County Member of Parliament, Francis Mwijukye, has dismissed a video circulating on social media that is being attributed to him, describing it as false and digitally fabricated. Hon. Francis Mwijukye (courtesy photo) In a statement dated February 3, 2026, Mwijukye said he is aware of the video making rounds on various online platforms and clarified that he is not …

Kampala– St. Mary’s Kisubi Old Boys Association (SMACKOBA) has congratulated its members who were elected to Parliament in the recently concluded 2026 General Elections. In a congratulatory message, the association praised the newly elected legislators for their achievement and commitment to public service. “We congratulate our own on their victories in the 2026–2031 Parliamentary elections. We celebrate your service and excellence,” …

Munyonyo,Uganda – Day Two of the 27th Annual Judges’ Conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo got underway with a focused and practical programme aimed at strengthening people-centred justice delivery and reinforcing public confidence in the Judiciary. Vice President Jessica Alupo in a group photo with judges at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Monday.(Courtesy photo) Discussions throughout the day centred on strengthening Alternative …

Kampala — Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded city lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi to Luzira Prison on charges of spreading malicious information and hate speech against Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija and Court of Appeal Justice Musa Ssekaana. Mabirizi in court today Mabirizi appeared before Grade One Magistrate Ritah Kidasa but declined to take plea, arguing that he did …