Martha Karua, a prominent Kenyan politician and former justice minister, has revealed that she is being detained in Tanzania along with two other guests of the Tanganyika Law Society. Their detention occurred just hours before opposition leader Tundu Lissu was scheduled to appear in court. Karua took to social media to report that she and…
A woman driving a Subaru Legacy car with the number plate UBQ 900J crashed into the same concrete barriers that caused the death of well-known businessman and rally driver Rajiv Ruparelia earlier this month. This accident has brought back strong public anger about the government’s failure to fix dangerous roads. The new accident happened on…
Police have finally arrested Patricia Ssuuna, who had been on the run for several weeks following the death of her husband, Robert Mukwaya. The incident happened in the middle of the night during a fight between the couple in their bedroom. It was around 3 a.m. when things turned tragic. The entire family and local…
In a terrifying incident that has shocked the legal community and the nation at large, Counsel Abed Nasser Mudiobole, a respected lawyer and political leader from Iganga, was abducted in Kyaliwajjala. Mudiobole had travelled to the area after being invited for a meeting by someone claiming to be a client. However, upon his arrival, things…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has made important leadership changes. Brigadier General Fred Mwesigye has been appointed as the new Deputy Commander of the 1 Infantry Division. This change was officially announced on May 17, 2025. Brig Gen Mwesigye replaces Colonel Wingston Mugarura, who had been serving in that role. At the same time,…
Former spokesperson for the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Charles Twine, is reportedly being held by the Special Forces Command (SFC), although the reasons behind his detention remain unknown. According to reliable sources, Twine was called in on Tuesday night to meet with Uganda’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba,…
With just two days remaining, the Electoral Commission is calling on all eligible voters to take advantage of the ongoing Display of the National Voters Register and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Registers before the exercise closes. This critical phase of the #NVRDisplay2025 campaign gives citizens the chance to confirm and correct their registration details, including…
Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), has stated that she is undeterred by the sharp response issued by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, following her recent appeal for the release of Eddie Mutwe—bodyguard to opposition leader Bobi Wine. Wangadya had written to General Muhoozi urging the immediate release…
Miriam Wangadya, Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), has firmly responded to recent criticism and threats from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces. Reaffirming the Commission’s constitutional mandate, Wangadya declared that she will not apologize and emphasized UHRC’s duty to hold all state actors accountable, including senior military officials. The clash…
Ugandan TV personality and influencer Sheilah Gashumba has made it clear that she will never call her father’s new wife “Mum.” However, she surprised many by saying that she hopes the couple will give her two new siblings. She made this comment shortly after news broke that her father, Frank Gashumba, had officially been introduced…
