The football world is in deep mourning after the sudden death of Diogo Jota, a key player for Liverpool and the Portuguese national team. He died in a tragic car accident in northern Spain at the age of 28, just two weeks after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso. Jota was traveling with his brother…
As the financial year came to a close, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)’s Enforcement and Border Control team was on high alert—and their vigilance paid off. In a daring attempt to sneak contraband past security at Entebbe International Airport, a group of smugglers tried using fashion to hide mobile phones on their bodies. But the plan…
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…
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,…
The High Court in Kampala has rejected an application filed by Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde, allowing a private criminal case against him to continue. The case accuses him of abusing the “modesty of a woman” through offensive comments on social media. Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa made the ruling, confirming that the Chief…
Every parent wants to give their child a good future—but what many don’t realize is that the journey to financial success begins right at home. According to NSSF Uganda, simple parenting decisions made today can greatly shape a child’s financial habits tomorrow. This idea was at the heart of a live Twitter conversation organized to…
Political tension is rising in Uganda’s Busoga sub-region after police blocked a key opponent of Speaker Rebecca Kadaga from holding a campaign rally. The incident, which happened in Kamuli District—Kadaga’s political stronghold—has sparked backlash from human rights groups and opposition leaders, who say the move is a threat to democracy. According to witnesses, police arrived…
