The crackdown on land-related corruption has netted a high-profile figure, with Nicodemus Sitenda Mugalu, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Gomba District, formally charged and remanded to prison until June 5, 2025. He faces multiple charges, including abuse of office, forgery, and fraudulent land dealings. Mugalu appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court earlier today, following…
Tensions are rising in Uganda’s political and military circles after General Caleb Akandwanaho, also known as Salim Saleh, said plans are being made to control General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces. Saleh, who is President Museveni’s brother and a powerful figure in the army, is worried about Muhoozi’s behavior on social media. Muhoozi…
A shocking revelation was made in the International Crimes Division of Uganda’s High Court this week, as a man convicted of murder claimed that a government-linked individual ordered the assassination of top state prosecutor Joan Kagezi. Daniel Kisseka Kiwanuka, who recently pleaded guilty to his part in the 2015 murder, told the court that a…
In a crucial step toward ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process, the Electoral Commission of Uganda is calling on all citizens to check their status on the National Voters Register. The Commission has released a list of individuals recommended for removal from the register as part of the #NVRDisplay2025 campaign. Between May 16th and…
Fresh and startling information has emerged surrounding the arrest of former CID spokesperson Charles Twiine, with security sources now directly linking him to exiled activist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija and outspoken government critic Fred Lumbuye. Twiine has reportedly been in security custody for several weeks, vanishing from public view after a closed-door meeting with Inspector General of…
Mukono District is mourning after a tragic road accident claimed three lives and left ten others injured on the night of May 20, 2025. The accident occurred around 9:00 PM at Wantoni Junction along the busy Jinja Highway. According to SP Kananura Michael, spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, the crash involved…
On May 21, 2025, Uganda marked a major milestone in aviation safety with the inauguration of the National Wildlife Hazard Management Committee. The event, held at Four Points by Sheraton in Kampala, brought together top officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), various government ministries, airport operators, wildlife experts, and environmental agencies. This initiative…
Parliament has passed the Political Parties and Organizations Amendment Bill, introducing key reforms in how political parties access public funding. The legislation establishes clearer guidelines and conditions for government support, aiming to ensure fairness and accountability for all registered political groups. Previously, the funding system was criticized for being opaque and uneven, with some parties…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has come out strongly in defense of the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election, asking the court not to cancel the results over claims that lack evidence. According to the EC, allowing such petitions to succeed without solid proof would open the door for future election disruptions and endless court challenges. In…
Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have announced plans to take legal action against the government over the recently enacted UPDF Amendment Bill. They allege that the government violated a Supreme Court directive by passing the bill without conducting the required public consultations. According to the opposition MPs, the government’s actions amount to contempt of court,…
