The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has arrested nine government officials over a massive payroll fraud that drained more than 53 billion shillings from public funds. The suspects work in various government agencies, including the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. Investigators say the officials were part of a scheme that created “ghost” beneficiaries—fake employees secretly added to…
From August 11th, 2025, anyone who wants to run for President of Uganda can start collecting nomination forms from the Electoral Commission headquarters on 7th Street, Industrial Area. This marks the first official step for anyone hoping to lead the country. To qualify, each presidential aspirant must gather signatures from at least 100 supporters in…
In a small Tanzanian village, Ismail Azizi has become known for an extraordinary and strange experience. He says he has died six times and returned to life each time. This incredible story has confused doctors, family members, and neighbors, making him a local mystery that no one can easily explain. Each time Azizi “died,” the…
Ugandan opposition leader and activist Bobiwine has been honored in the United States with a special proclamation from Jeannette A. McCarthy, the Mayor of Waltham, Massachusetts. The award celebrates his courage, perseverance, and unwavering leadership—qualities that have made him one of the most recognized champions for change in Uganda. Mayor McCarthy praised Bobiwine for his…
In Uganda, the death penalty still exists in the law, but it has quietly faded from everyday use. While courts can still sentence people to death for serious crimes like murder, treason, and terrorism, no one has been executed in the country since 1999. This long gap has led many to call Uganda a “silent…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made a significant visit to Juba, South Sudan, where he met with President Salva Kiir to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held at State House, focused on enhancing bilateral relations and promoting peace in the region. Gen Kainerugaba arrived early in…
Mulindwa Derrick, better known as “Taata Bobi,” was a young Ugandan who traveled to Qatar with dreams of a better life. Like many others, he left his home country hoping to find work and support his family back home. Derrick worked as a cleaner at Karwa City accommodation in Qatar. Tragically, while at work, he…
Uganda’s justice system is quietly changing its view on the death penalty, sparking important conversations across the country. While the death sentence remains legal, its use has dramatically decreased, and many are asking whether it still has a place in today’s Uganda. For decades, the death penalty was a common punishment for serious crimes like…
What started as an ordinary day in Munyonyo turned into a scene that has left many Ugandans talking. Popular musician Weasel Manizo, whose real name is Douglas Mayanja, is in the hospital after an argument with his partner, Sandra Teta, took a dramatic and painful turn. According to witnesses, the couple got into a heated…
After three weeks of tough battles, the important town of Bariire in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region has been freed from the control of the militant group al-Shabaab. The victory was achieved by the combined forces of Uganda’s UPDF and the Somali National Army (SNA). This success follows the earlier recapture of Sabid-Anole in June 2025,…
