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…
A former soldier of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Daniel Kisekka, has admitted in court that he was involved in the killing of prosecutor Joan Kagezi. Kisekka confessed that he and a group of others were paid $20,000 to carry out the assassination. Kisekka had deserted the army in Gulu after stealing two AK-47…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has released an important notice for all travelers using Entebbe International Airport between May 19 and May 29, 2025. This period marks a busy travel season as hundreds of Ugandan pilgrims prepare to travel to Mecca for the annual Islamic pilgrimage, known as Hijja or Hajj. UCAA has warned…
As Uganda moves closer to the 2026 general elections, President Yoweri Museveni has spoken out against the growing number of personal and local requests he receives from citizens during his public visits. Speaking on Sunday, the President expressed concern about how people keep asking him to solve their individual problems—many of which are not part…
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…
