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…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) recently hosted a two-day Customer Care Training Workshop aimed at enhancing the passenger experience at Entebbe International Airport. The event took place from Thursday, August 14 to Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Imperial Golf View Hotel in Entebbe, bringing together key stakeholders who operate within the airport. The…
A tragic fire in Mpala Cell, Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District, claimed the lives of three young girls in the early hours of 15th August 2025. The victims, Namiru Ellah, 12, Amani Namulema, 5, and Namujju Tamale, 3, lost their lives while at home. Preliminary reports suggest the children were left unattended by their mother,…
Akakiiko k’ebyokulonda kavuddeyo okutangaaza kunsimbi akakiiko zekakozesezza mukugula nokufulumya empapula zokuwandiisa abagala okuvuganya kukifo kya pulezidenti wa Uganda mukalulu akajja aka 2026. okusinziira ku mwogezi wakakiiko kebyokulonda mu ggwanga Julus Mucunguzi agamba nti bakozesa ensimbi nyinji okugula empapula zabavuganya kubwa pulezidenti nategeeza nti yensonga lwaki bagala palamenti erowooze kunsonga yembalirira yabwe nga akakiiko kebyokulonda nga…
kooti enkulu e masaka ewadde ennaku okuwerako ensala yokusaba kwokweyimirirwa kwabayambi bakulira ekibiina kya NUP Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu. Omulamuzi Fatuma Nanziri Bwanika ataddewo olwanga 22 omwezi guno ogwomunaana oluvanyuma lwokuwulira enjuyi zombi mumusango gwobubbi nokutulugunya bannamawulire egivunanibwa Achileo Kivumbi, Edward Ssebuwuufu amanyiddwa ennyo nga Eddie Mutwe, Grace Wakabi amayiddwa nga Smart-wa Bobi, Gadaffi Mugumya nga…
