General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda, has made a powerful statement, saying the army will continue to protect the country and make sure peace and order are maintained. He made the remarks through a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he thanked President Yoweri Museveni for guiding the military. “I…
A serious fire has hit the Namuninge community in Kiranga Parish, Buyinda Sub County, Kaliro District. The fire started when unknown people set fire to a hut at the home of a man called Kanuna. The fire burned everything to ashes and caused great loss. Aidha Nabaigwa, Kanuna’s wife, said they lost 6 goats, 30…
In a landmark decision that has captivated global attention, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected as the new Pope. The announcement came today from the Vatican following a deeply reflective and prayerful conclave involving Cardinals from around the world. A Historic First for the Catholic Church For the first time ever,…
A phone smuggler’s lucky streak came to a sudden end in Mukono when the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Enforcement Team One carried out a successful raid and intercepted a large consignment of smuggled phones worth Ugx 368 million. The smuggler had been sneaking phones into Uganda using the waters of Lake Victoria. These phones, mostly…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is getting ready to retire a large number of its members in July 2025. This group includes Lt Gen Peter Elwelu and more than 1,300 other officers and soldiers. Lt Gen Elwelu used to serve as the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, which is one of the top positions…
Solomon Silwany, a Member of Parliament and Commissioner in Uganda’s Parliament, has won a leadership position in his village without any competition. The election was part of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) activities to choose village leaders across the country. On Tuesday, May 7, 2025, Hon. Silwany was declared the winner of the Publicity position…
Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has spoken out against National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine. He says Bobi Wine and his team are using his name for their own benefit, and he has now threatened to take legal action against him. Mpuuga said he has been attacked many times by Bobi…
A calm and respectful atmosphere filled Kampala on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as family members, friends, and invited guests gathered at the Hindu Crematorium in Lugogo to say their last goodbyes to Rajiv Ruparelia. Rajiv was the only son of well-known businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia. Rajiv, who was 35 years old, died on Saturday, May…
Jyotsna Ruparelia, heartbroken and reflective, mourned the untimely loss of her 35-year-old son, Rajiv Ruparelia, who died in a car crash early Saturday morning in Busabala, along the Munyonyo-Kajjansi spur. Speaking at the Hindu Crematorium in Lugogo, Kampala, she tearfully addressed the mourners, saying, “I should never have let you go in that speedy car….
A full-body image of Edward Ssebufu, widely known as Eddie Mutwe and personal bodyguard to opposition leader Bobi Wine, has surfaced online following days of uncertainty surrounding his whereabouts. Mutwe had been missing since April 27, reportedly held at an undisclosed location without access to communication. He was quietly brought to Masaka High Court under…
