Businessman Hamis Kiggundu, popularly known as Ham, has rolled out a major cleanup exercise along the lower section of the Nakivubo drainage channel, marking the first step toward long-awaited redevelopment works. The operation, which deployed heavy machinery, trucks, and large crews, focused on clearing piles of waste, silt, and debris that have long clogged the…
Over the weekend, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (@UgandaCAA) proudly joined other corporate organizations at Makerere University for the much-anticipated Makerere Run held at Freedom Square. The event brought together students, staff, and supporters in a spirited effort to raise funds for the University’s Disability Support Unit, an initiative aimed at enhancing facilities and resources…
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an attempt by lawyer Male Mabirizi to reopen a private prosecution case against National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. Mabirizi had accused Bobi Wine of registering NUP through false claims and initially filed the case in 2021 at the Law Development…
Enkalu zikyeyongedde mukibiina kyabasuubuzi ekya KACITA oluvanyuma lwabadde sentebe wakyo Dr Musoke Thadeus Nagenda okukwatibwa kunkoona lwakwenyigira mubyobufuzi. Ekyebuuzibwa obwa nga olutalo luno lutunulidde kibiina ekiri mubuyinza ekya NRM, Dr Musoke Nagenda mweyasinziira okuvuganya nga ayagala kaadi kukifo kya loodi meeya wa kampala. Nga ennaku zomwezi 4, ogwomunaana omwaka guno, omuwandiisi webyensimbi mukibiina kya KACITA,…
Twelve people have been arrested for selling fake tickets to the highly anticipated CHAN 2024 match between Uganda Cranes and South Africa. Authorities say the arrests followed complaints from fans who were duped into buying counterfeit tickets. The suspects were reportedly operating both online and in person, targeting supporters eager to attend the match at…
The revitalization of Nakivubo Channel, one of Kampala’s most important urban drainage systems, is gaining momentum through a partnership between city entrepreneur Dr. Hamis Kiggundu (HAM), the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and oversight from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) alongside CHAN inspection teams. For years, the channel—flowing through Kampala’s central business district—has caused…
Security agencies have made extensive preparations to ensure a safe and smooth experience for fans attending the Uganda Cranes vs South Africa match at Namboole Stadium tomorrow, 18 August 2025. Authorities have received reports about fake tickets being sold to the public, and they are warning fans not to buy tickets today, 17 August, or…
The death penalty remains on Uganda’s books, but for over 20 years, the country has not carried out a single execution. This long pause has raised questions about the purpose of capital punishment and whether it truly serves justice in modern Uganda. Historically, serious crimes such as murder, treason, and terrorism could earn the death…
Mukono Police Division has launched investigations into a deadly road crash that claimed three lives on the night of August 16, 2025. The accident occurred at around 9:40 PM near Nkokonjeru Center along the Kisoga–Nkokonjeru Road. Preliminary reports indicate that a bus, registration number UAL 770L, was traveling from Kisoga towards Nkokonjeru when it first…
Ishaka, Uganda — A 23-year-old Ugandan student, Hope Emmanuel, has launched an innovative digital health platform designed to transform how communities access medical information in Uganda. Hope.co.ug, created by Hope Emmanuel, a fourth-year Pharmacy student at Kampala International University (Ishaka campus), combines clear health education with advanced AI technology to provide accurate, personalised medical information…
