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Solomon Kampala, the eldest son of Uganda’s popular musician and politician Bobi Wine, has made headlines after getting engaged to his American girlfriend, Helen Jacquez. At just 20 years old, Solomon has taken a huge step in his personal life, surprising many people given his young age and the high expectations that come with being…

In a major step toward ensuring safer skies and more efficient air travel, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has partnered with the Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) under the Ministry of Water and Environment to host a critical Aviation Weather Awareness Workshop. The event, held from August 14 to 15, 2025, at the Imperial…

A shocking event unfolded on the night of August 13, 2025, along Nangabo Road in Kitagobwa, leaving residents terrified. Around 10:00 p.m., a group of masked men posing as customers stormed a local business, demanding money from the owner and employees. In the ensuing struggle, 51-year-old businessman Bwanika Deo was tragically shot and killed, while…

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently attracted global attention during his three-day visit to Egypt, hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. While the visit aimed to strengthen diplomatic ties, a brief moment caught on camera quickly went viral. During a meeting, Museveni was offered a drink by his hosts—but he politely declined. The video…

In Uganda, the fight to abolish the death penalty has become a central issue for human rights activists and organizations. At the forefront of this campaign is the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI), which has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the death penalty’s severe impact on human rights. The organization has been pushing…

In a dramatic development within Uganda’s police force, Commissioner of Police in charge of Human Resources, Elidad Mugume, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID). He is set to appear within hours before the Anti-Corruption Court, facing allegations of involvement in ghost police officers—fake personnel listed on the police payroll. Mugume, who oversees…

Two top officials from Makerere University Business School (MUBS) are set to face trial over accusations of illegally recruiting unqualified staff. Former MUBS Principal Professor Waswa Balunywa and former Acting Human Resource Director Namaganda Jacqueline are charged with abuse of office and neglect of duty in connection with three controversial staff appointments made in 2023….

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…