Category: News

Former spokesperson for the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Charles Twine, is reportedly being held by the Special Forces Command (SFC), although the reasons behind his detention remain unknown. According to reliable sources, Twine was called in on Tuesday night to meet with Uganda’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba,…

Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), has stated that she is undeterred by the sharp response issued by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, following her recent appeal for the release of Eddie Mutwe—bodyguard to opposition leader Bobi Wine. Wangadya had written to General Muhoozi urging the immediate release…

Ugandan TV personality and influencer Sheilah Gashumba has made it clear that she will never call her father’s new wife “Mum.” However, she surprised many by saying that she hopes the couple will give her two new siblings. She made this comment shortly after news broke that her father, Frank Gashumba, had officially been introduced…

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s Director General, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye has been appointed by the global Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) as a member at Large on the CANSO Global Executive Committee during the 29th CANSO Annual General Meeting held in Lisbon, Portugal on May 15, 2025, on the sidelines of the Airspace…

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of Uganda’s army and Senior Presidential Advisor, has asked the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) to apologize. This came after UHRC Chairperson Mariam Wangadya sent him a letter asking for the release of Eddie Mutwe, the security chief for the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party. On April 26, 2025,…

Social media has gone wild after photos of Frank Gashumba’s gorgeous fiancée leaked online following their secretive traditional introduction ceremony in Sembabule. On Thursday morning, what was described as a “small meeting” turned into a glamorous cultural event that left Ugandans talking — not just about the surprise wedding-like setup, but also about the beauty…

This morning, fear spread through the city of Kampala after security forces blocked all roads leading to Parliament Avenue. There were heavy barricades set up, making it very hard for people to move around the area. Reports from journalist Shamim Nabakooza say that people, including Members of Parliament (MPs), were stopped at checkpoints. Security officers…

Early Thursday morning, well-known social and political activist Frank Gashumba surprised many Ugandans with an unexpected and highly secretive traditional introduction ceremony. The event, which took place in Sembabule, was described as a “small meeting,” but it turned out to be a grand and stylish affair that has since taken social media by storm. Gashumba,…

The court battle over the Kawempe North by-election has taken a dramatic turn after new witnesses came forward with surprising claims. These fresh testimonies have added more weight to the petition challenging the victory of Elias Nalukoola, and people in the area are watching closely as the case unfolds. The petition was filed by Faridah…

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality, has spoken out strongly against the ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM). He says the NRM is taking advantage of the high levels of poverty in Uganda during political campaigns. According to Ssemujju, many Ugandans wear the yellow T-shirts given out by the NRM…