On 11th August 2025, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) hosted students from the School of Defence Intelligence and Security in Migyera, Nakasongola District, at Entebbe International Airport. The visit aimed to familiarize the students with border security threats and the strategies used to manage them effectively. During the visit, Maj. Emilio Ebema, the Chief…
Twelve people have been arrested in connection with the staggering 53 billion shillings “ghost beneficiaries” scandal that has rocked the nation. The suspects—among them human resource managers and employees of private security firms—are accused of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud that siphoned government funds intended for genuine recipients. According to investigators, the scheme relied on falsified…
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has arrested nine government officials over a massive payroll fraud that drained more than 53 billion shillings from public funds. The suspects work in various government agencies, including the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. Investigators say the officials were part of a scheme that created “ghost” beneficiaries—fake employees secretly added to…
From August 11th, 2025, anyone who wants to run for President of Uganda can start collecting nomination forms from the Electoral Commission headquarters on 7th Street, Industrial Area. This marks the first official step for anyone hoping to lead the country. To qualify, each presidential aspirant must gather signatures from at least 100 supporters in…
In a small Tanzanian village, Ismail Azizi has become known for an extraordinary and strange experience. He says he has died six times and returned to life each time. This incredible story has confused doctors, family members, and neighbors, making him a local mystery that no one can easily explain. Each time Azizi “died,” the…
Ugandan opposition leader and activist Bobiwine has been honored in the United States with a special proclamation from Jeannette A. McCarthy, the Mayor of Waltham, Massachusetts. The award celebrates his courage, perseverance, and unwavering leadership—qualities that have made him one of the most recognized champions for change in Uganda. Mayor McCarthy praised Bobiwine for his…
In Uganda, the death penalty still exists in the law, but it has quietly faded from everyday use. While courts can still sentence people to death for serious crimes like murder, treason, and terrorism, no one has been executed in the country since 1999. This long gap has led many to call Uganda a “silent…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made a significant visit to Juba, South Sudan, where he met with President Salva Kiir to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held at State House, focused on enhancing bilateral relations and promoting peace in the region. Gen Kainerugaba arrived early in…
Mulindwa Derrick, better known as “Taata Bobi,” was a young Ugandan who traveled to Qatar with dreams of a better life. Like many others, he left his home country hoping to find work and support his family back home. Derrick worked as a cleaner at Karwa City accommodation in Qatar. Tragically, while at work, he…
Uganda’s justice system is quietly changing its view on the death penalty, sparking important conversations across the country. While the death sentence remains legal, its use has dramatically decreased, and many are asking whether it still has a place in today’s Uganda. For decades, the death penalty was a common punishment for serious crimes like…
