The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has taken decisive action in his ongoing battle against corruption within the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). On Monday, Gen Kainerugaba announced the arrest of Brigadier General Cyrus Besigye Bekunda, the Joint Staff Chief of Engineering, along with several other officers from the Engineers Brigade. These…
As the Financial Year 2024–2025 comes to a close, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is extending heartfelt appreciation to all Ugandan taxpayers who fulfilled their tax responsibilities. Whether you filed returns, paid your due taxes, or complied with other obligations, your contribution has played a vital role in moving the country forward. Paying taxes is…
An explosive video dropped by former Museveni government intelligence operative Charles Rwomushana has sent shockwaves across Uganda. The footage captures the chilling moment Buyaga West MP Hon. Barnabas Tinkasiimire was abducted in broad daylight by uniformed soldiers using a white Toyota Hiace van—infamously known to Ugandans as a “drone.” The video shows traffic grinding to…
Buyaga West Member of Parliament, Hon. Barnabas Tinkasiimire, has come forward with a shocking account of how he was abducted by unknown soldiers last Saturday evening. In an emotional interview on NTV Uganda, the outspoken MP described the moment he was forcefully taken by armed men who he says were dressed in army uniform. The…
Campaign season is officially underway across Uganda as Special Interest Group (SIG) elections kick off today, Monday, June 30. The elections, focused on parish-level leadership, will see candidates representing youth, older persons, and persons with disabilities (PwDs) vying for key committee positions within their communities. The campaign period will run until July 5, giving candidates…
Fresh details are emerging in the mysterious death of Dr. Spire Kiggundu, a well-known physician at Henrob Hospital, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a local lodge. His unexpected death has left many questions and few answers. According to reports, Dr. Kiggundu checked into the lodge alone around 1:00 a.m., using a back…
A fierce family dispute has erupted following the release of DNA test results that indicate only four out of the nine children claimed to be fathered by the late Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, are biologically his. The tests, which were reportedly conducted earlier this year, were revealed by Alex Lusswa Luwemba,…
Issa Sekito, speaking under the guidance of NSSF Uganda, is reminding Ugandans that success is not built in a day—it’s built through simple, wise decisions repeated over time. In a recent message shared with the public, Sekito explained how understanding compounding can completely change your life. Compounding, often used in finance to describe how money…
A sense of deep sorrow and fear has gripped the residents of Nasser Road following the tragic death of Nakiwolo Sophia, a young mobile money agent who was attacked and killed by members of the feared Kifeesi gang. Sophia was heading home after a long day’s work when the tragedy occurred. Witnesses say she was…
The government of Uganda is taking bold steps to make healthcare more affordable for its citizens. The Ministry of Health has announced plans to introduce a regulatory system that will control the fees charged by private hospitals. This move comes in response to the growing concern about the high cost of healthcare, especially in private…
