General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, recently chaired an important meeting of the UPDF Joint Staff Committee. This committee brings together the top leaders of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, including the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Service Chiefs, Division Commanders, and Chiefs of Staff of various UPDF branches. The meetings are held…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in partnership with the East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA), Boeing International, and Cranfield University, has launched a three-day Regulatory Excellence Workshop at Protea Hotel in Entebbe. The workshop, running from September 1–3, 2025, focuses on how the aviation sector can adapt to new…
Sauda Madada, a close ally of opposition leader Bobi Wine, has stirred a heated political debate after openly criticizing veteran Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze. Madada claimed that Nambooze has stayed in office too long, comparing her to President Museveni, and urged her to step down to allow new leaders a chance. Her bold words…
A wave of confusion spread in Kampala on Tuesday after Nubian Li, the singing partner of opposition leader Bobi Wine, was seen being pushed into a vehicle following his nomination for the Nakawa mayoral position. Early reports from National Unity Platform (NUP) officials claimed he had been arrested, causing worry among supporters about a possible…
The Electoral Commission has released an update on the ongoing nomination of candidates for Uganda’s 2025/2026 General Elections. This process, which started on September 3, 2025, is a crucial step in the election roadmap and covers Local Government Councils, Parliamentary, and soon, Presidential nominations. According to the Commission, nominations for municipalities, city divisions, sub-counties, towns,…
The government, through the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development (MLHUD), has placed a caveat on disputed land in five villages of Mpigi District to halt illegal activities and investigate ownership claims. The affected villages are Nundu, Kalagala, Nakibanga A, B, and D, all within Kayabwe Town Council. According to Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba,…
A fire broke out at a workshop in Ntinda, Nakawa Division, today, 8th September 2025, around 1:20 pm, causing extensive property damage. Police report that five vehicles were completely destroyed, while two others suffered partial damage. Several machines inside the workshop were also lost in the blaze. The Police Fire Prevention and Rescue Services, working…
The community of Bumanya Sub County is in mourning following the shocking death of its Speaker, Mugonyi Geofrey. His lifeless body was discovered late last night in a swamp known as Wempeele, situated along the road connecting Bumanya Seed Secondary School to Kyani Center. The circumstances surrounding Mugonyi’s death remain unclear, with no suspects identified…
Police have confirmed the arrest of the driver of coaster #UBP991U, which was found overloaded while traveling from Pallisa to Kampala late at night. The vehicle was intercepted at the Jinja New Nile Bridge Checkpoint following a complaint from a concerned passenger who noticed the unsafe conditions. Upon inspection, officers discovered that extra chairs had…
A top police officer, SP Muhindo Moses from Kwania Police Station, was arrested on 7 September 2025 after allegedly opening fire inside Brunos Bar and Night Club in Aduku Town Council following a quarrel with an unidentified person. Four people were shot and sustained serious injuries in the incident. The victims are Alani Lusano, 27,…
