Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has issued a comprehensive set of security and public safety guidelines ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off today, June 11, and is jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. World cup trophy The police said the month-long tournament is expected to draw large crowds to bars, hotels, restaurants, sports lounges, …

Mukono District Chairperson, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, has officially launched road maintenance and rehabilitation works in Ntunda Sub-county, commissioning the improvement of Namukupa Road and other key community access roads as part of his First 100 Days Service Drive. The initiative is expected to see the rehabilitation and maintenance of more than 35 kilometres of roads across Ntunda Sub-county, aimed …

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN– The recent decision by Spotify to remove tens of thousands of fraudulent podcasts promoting illegal online pharmacies has once again drawn global attention to a growing challenge in the digital age: the battle between technological innovation and digital abuse. According to recent investigations, the streaming giant was compelled to take action after media reports revealed that bad actors …

KAMPALA, Uganda — The formal handover of the Office of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation) from Hon. John Mulimba to Hon. Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune marks more than a routine transition within government. It signals the continuation of a strategic portfolio that sits at the heart of Uganda’s economic diplomacy, regional integration agenda, and engagement with neighboring …

KAMPALA, Uganda — The death of Uganda Rugby Cranes star Sydney Gongodyo and the viral footage of a violent daylight robbery in Kampala have reignited a national conversation about crime, public safety, and the effectiveness of law enforcement in one of East Africa’s most stable countries.For decades, Uganda has often been cited as a relatively secure nation within a turbulent …

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s latest cabinet and diplomatic reshuffle, announced on 10 June 2026 through an official communiqué from Prime Minister Dr. Nsengiyumva Justin, represents more than a routine administrative exercise. It offers insight into how Kigali is positioning itself for the next phase of national development while simultaneously recalibrating its engagement with an increasingly complex international order.   The …

Kampala– Police has confirmed the arrest of Kabugo Henry, a 21-year-old boda boda rider and resident of Old Kira–Kisenyi, to face charges related to murder of Rugby Cranes Star Sylvester Gongodyo. Suspect: Kabugo Henry “Preliminary investigations indicate that Kabugo Henry was captured in video footage of the incident wearing a blue reflector jacket and concealing his face with a black …

Mukono District has strengthened its commitment to agricultural transformation and value addition through the commissioning of a Coffee Production Unit, Coffee Scanning Facility, and Coffee Processing Unit aimed at improving coffee quality, productivity, and farmers’ incomes across the district. Some of the soil testing kits. The facilities were officially commissioned by Mukono District Chairperson Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome together with …

The government has pledged to review the National Education and Training for Health Policy following widespread concerns over a controversial provision proposing the removal of allowances for medical interns, a move critics say could severely disrupt Uganda’s public healthcare system.This follows strong objections from the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, who warned that scrapping intern allowances would undermine hospital …

The High Court in Mukono has ordered state operatives, police officers, and local officials to compensate a farmer over a series of constitutional rights violations arising from a disputed land eviction in Naggalama, Mukono District, including unlawful assault, detention, and failure by authorities to act on reported crimes.The court directed LC I Chairperson of Wanjeyo-Kalagala-Kito Village, George William Ssembatya, and …

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has clarified that the Ugandan nationals repatriated into the country last week were hired mercenaries fighting for the South Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO), and not defectors from the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).The UPDF in collaboration with the government of South Sudan repatriated the group from Juba on Friday last week.The returnees include seven …

Our Reporter For years, Jian Namuhenge spent nearly Shs 80,000 every month on charcoal. Like millions of Ugandans, she relied on a traditional charcoal stove for daily cooking, unaware that a more efficient and affordable alternative existed.Today, that same sack of charcoal lasts her almost three months. The difference is not a change in income or lifestyle. It is a …

During the 20th Annual General Assembly (AGM) of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), held last Friday at the Serena Kampala Hotel, one moment transcended the customary rituals of corporate governance: a salute to Francis Karuhanga, SUHL’s outgoing chief executive.After presenting another year of strong financial performance, SUHL Board Chair Baker Magunda informed shareholders that Karuhanga—the Chief Executive who has guided …

Post Views: 26 BY TWESIGYE AGGRYIN SHEEMA—— Police in the Greater Bushenyi region have urged the public to strictly observe fire safety precautions following a fire outbreak that destroyed a house in Sheema District. The incident occurred on Tuesday at around 2:00 PM in Kyigimbi Cell, Nyanga Ward, Kabwohe municipality , Sheema district. According to preliminary findings, the affected …

A major court ruling has been delivered in the bitter inheritance war that has engulfed the family of the late Christine Namubiru Nkuutu, widow of former Health and Works Minister Shaban Kirunda Nkutu, with the High Court at Entebbe formally granting probate and effectively handing full legal control of the deceased’s vast estate to the executors named in her Will.The …