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Uganda sends 5,000 peacekeeping troops to DRC
March 30, 2023 by URN
Uganda has flagged off a brigade of 5,000 soldiers for a peacekeeping mission in North Kivu province in eastern Democratic...
Kapchorwa man accused of sodomising 8-year-old boy arrested
March 30, 2023 by URN
Ronny Kiplangat has been arrested by police in Kapchorwa for allegedly sodomizing a minor.
MPs reject police's Shs 26bn supplementary budget to maintain CCTV cam…
March 30, 2023 by URN
Parliament's defence and internal affairs committee has rejected a Shs 26 billion supplementary budget request by the police to fund...
Freed 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina arrives in US
March 30, 2023 by VOA
The man who inspired the film "Hotel Rwanda" and was freed by Rwanda last week from a terrorism sentence returned...
Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya rubbish reports of negotiations with govt
Embattled MPs; Allan Ssewanyana (Makindye West) and Muhammad Ssegirinya (Kawempe North) have denied reports that they entered into a deal with the government which secured their release from prison after over 16 months.
Why are Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana quiet?
It is now more than a month and a half ever since Makindye West member of parliament Allan Ssewanyana and his Kawempe North counterpart Muhammad Ssegirinya were released from prison after spending nearly one and half years on remand.
Museveni keeps Owiny-Dollo guessing over Justice Kisaakye
Ever since the collapse of the Presidential election petition of 2021, there has been a growing unease within the top levels of judiciary due to the legal stalemate that pits Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo against Supreme court Justice Esther Kisaakye.
Land: businessman petitions Museveni over Maj Wanyama
Businessman Jackson Twinamasiko has petitioned President Museveni to rein in Maj Mark Wanyama, whom he accuses of grabbing his seven-acre piece of land located at Mbeya island, Mukono district.
Queen Sylvia Nagginda Luswata launches her book
Last Thursday, the Nnaabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda Luswata launched her long-awaited autobiography, The Nnaabagereka, amid pomp and glamour at the Sheraton hotel in Kampala.
Isaac Mulindwa accuses ‘mafia clique’ of assault, land grabbing
Renowned events organizer Isaac Mulindwa has accused a ‘mafia clique’ led by a one Matthew Bakyawa of masterminding an assault on him over a disagreement on the ownership of a piece of land in upscale Makindye division.
MPs ask for more funding to police canine unit
The Defence and Internal Affairs committee of parliament has recommended a Shs 4.9bn budget funding towards the policecanine unit as a measure to curb crime.
Amnesty International faults govt for preventive detention
Government continues to employ preventive detention and criminal charges to deter criticism from its opponents, the newly- released 2022 Amnesty International annual report indicates.
Guangzhou consulate holds symposium to boost businesses
The Ugandan consulate in Guangzhou, China organized a one-day business law symposium at Kinbridge Law Firm offices, GT Land Plaza, Zhujiang New Town on March 14, 2023.
Red Cross trains district leaders in emergency sanitation
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) has trained the District Disaster Management committees of Ntoroko, Kabarole, Bundibugyo and Kasese in mobile emergency water and sanitation management.
Katwe man dies after wife chops off his genitals in domestic brawl
Police in Katwe have arrested Joy Biira, a resident of Nabisalu Wasswa Zone in Makindye Division, Kampala on suspicion of killing her husband, Benson Baluku.
39 dead in Mexico migrant facility fire
At least 39 people are dead after a fire broke out before dawn Tuesday at a Mexican immigration detention facility along the US border.
At 130 years, Lucy Kahubire has witnessed two World Wars, arrest of Kabaka Mwanga
Last Sunday, March 26, Lucy Kahubire Adyeeri celebrated her 130th birthday with a colourful thanksgiving ceremony at Rwegoma Christian Fellowship Church which sits right in her compound in Rwegoma village, Fort Portal city.
Kirumira murder: assessors say state evidence can't prove case against Kalungi
The two female assessors have recommended that the High court acquits Abubaker Kalungi, the sole suspect in the murder of former Buyende district police commander, Muhammad Kirumira and his friend Resty Nalinya Mbabazi. Jackline Nafula and Jackline Nabufu gave their joint opinion before justice Margaret Mutonyi, Kalungi, defense lawyer, Zephaniah Zimbe…
Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya ask High court to halt terrorism trial
Embattled MPs; Allan Ssewanyana and Muhammad Ssegirinya have asked the High court to halt their trial for terrorism and charges pending the determination of a constitutional petition challenging the legality of the charges against them.
Woman, 20, committed to High court over husband's murder
A 20-year-old pregnant woman has been committed to the High court for trial on charges of murdering her husband who had just been released from prison.
Court of Appeal opens special session in Gulu
The Court of Appeal has commenced the hearing of 30 criminal cases at Gulu High court in Gulu city.
Boy, 8, 'raptured' after being sodomised in Kapchorwa, admitted in hospital
An 8-year-old boy whose rectal area was raptured has been admitted to Kapchorwa Main hospital for treatment.
Karamoja iron sheets investigations to be completed next week - police
Investigations into the theft of Karamoja relief iron sheets will be finalized next week, police spokesperson Fred Enanga has said.
Kirumira murder: judge pokes holes in state evidence, assessors to give opinion tomorrow
Assessors appointed by the court in the alleged murder case of ASP Muhammad Kirumira, the former Buyende police commander, will tomorrow Tuesday provide their opinions on whether the court should convict or acquit the lone suspect.
Burkina Faso suspends France 24 after al-Qaida interview
Burkina Faso's military government today Monday suspended France 24 broadcasts in the country after the TV station aired an interview with the head of al Qaida's North African wing AQIM.
Kabalagala police commence search for missing 4-year-old boy
Kabalagala police station has commenced investigations into the alleged kidnap of a 4-year-old boy, Hannington Daniel Odoi on March 24 from Kibuli in Makindye Division, Kampala district.
Six youths arrested over sodomy remanded till April 14
The Magistrate's court in Jinja has remanded to Kirinya prison until April 17 the six youths who were arrested for their alleged involvement in acts of gross indecency.
Thunderbolt kills musician in Dokolo, injures several others
A local musician in Lango has succumbed to injuries he sustained on Saturday night after a thunderbolt crashed the mast of Lango Broadcasting Service (LBS) radio in Dokolo town.
Homosexuality: Cut aid if you so wish, speaker Anita tells donors
Parliament will not succumb to donor pressure and stands by the recently passed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023, speaker Anita Among has said. The bill was passed this week on Tuesday and said her institution will not be intimidated.
Opposition seeks to amend Constitution to shift from winner takes all
The leader of opposition in parliament (LoP), Mathias Mpuuga has announced plans to introduce a bill that among others; seeks to amend the Ugandan Constitution to shift from the current “winner-takes-it-all” system to proportional representation.
Court issues criminal summons against MP Ssegirinya
Buganda Road Magistrate's court has issued criminal summons against Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya and his two sureties.
Will Uganda's anti-gay bill resonate across Africa?
Human rights activists say Uganda's passage of an anti-homosexuality bill could be the impetus for similar far-reaching legislation across Africa as anti-gay sentiments grow.
Gulu hospital CT scan machine lying idle over lack of operator
The computed tomography (CT) scan machine at Gulu regional referral hospital is lying idle due to lack of personnel five months after its installation.
Activists to petition court after being overlooked in anti-gay law
Dr Frank Mugisha, a leading advocate for LGBTQ rights, has slammed the way parliament evaded him and other activists before hurriedly passing the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 on March 21.
Kawanda school shooting: UPDF sergeant remanded till May 8
Sergeant Abdul Ssali from the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) transport department has finally appeared before the Army court for shooting dead Ronald Waliggo at Kawanda senior secondary school last year.
Amnesty International calls on Museveni not to sign Anti-homosexuality bill
Gay rights activists are denouncing Ugandan members of parliament for passing a bill that criminalizes anyone who publicly identifies as a sexual minority or engages in same-sex activities.
Ministers in Karamoja iron sheets scandal not immune to prosecution - IGG
Cabinet ministers fingered in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal have submitted their defense to the Inspectorate of Government as the office commences investigations.
7-year-old boy collapses to death during school athletics competition
A 7-year-old pupil of Kalalaka primary school in Butebo district in eastern Uganda collapsed and died during an inter-house athletics competition.
Court of Appeal orders businessman Lubega to pay Shs 300m for illegally evicting tenants
The Court of Appeal has ordered Kampala businessman, Drake Lubega to pay up to the tune of Shs 300 million to tenants whose shop he illegally closed.
IGG orders investigation into extortion at Mukono hospital
The Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Olive Namisango Kamya has ordered an investigation into allegations of extortion at Mukono General Hospital. Some of the hospital managers under investigation include Dr Godfrey Kasirye, the medical superintendent, Moses Bwogi, the facility administrator, and Sr. Alex Namala, the principal nursing officer.
Tanzania declares Marburg virus outbreak as 5 die
Tanzania's ministry of Health has confirmed five people died in a first-ever Marburg virus outbreak near the border with Uganda.
Total commits to extracting Uganda's oil despite environmental concerns
TotalEnergies, the French oil major has further reaffirmed its commitment to extract Uganda’s oil despite environmental concerns by climate activists.
Namibia Supreme court rules against gay couple's child citizenship
Gay rights activists in Namibia are decrying a Supreme court decision that will effectively deny citizenship to a child born through surrogacy to a same-sex couple in South Africa.
Museveni to IGG: Back off soldiers
President Museveni has urged the inspector general of government (IGG), Beti Kamya Turwomwe, not to compel soldiers and other security personnel to declare their wealth publicly under the Leadership Code of 2021, no matter what the law says. The president said in a letter dated April 24, 2022, to the IGG…
Journalist hunted, flees into exile
When journalist Lawrence Kitatta covered a demonstration in Nakasero at the home of then deputy speaker—now speaker of parliament—Anita Among last year, little did he know that would be the end of his journalism career.
Not even prison could stop Mabirizi from doing what he does best: file court cases
The one-year imprisonment of rabblerousing maverick Kampala lawyer Male Hassan Mabirizi Kiwanuka might have momentarily slowed him down, but it certainly did not ground him.
Dr Spire launches into comedy, explains why
On March 24, Observer cartoonist and columnist DR SPIRE SSENTONGO will launch himself into stand-up comedy at the National theatre.
The Nnaabagereka hits shelves tomorrow
In her autobiography scheduled to be released tomorrow, NNAABAGEREKA SYLVIA NAGGINDA LUSWATA candidly takes readers through her childhood, life in the United States, hopes and fears of marrying into the Buganda Kingdom royal family as well as raising a blended family with the Kabaka.
Kidepo lions get more prey
Alarmed by the fast-declining predator population in Kidepo Valley National Park, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has intervened by providing easy prey for the big cats in the expansive, remote northeastern conservation area.
Constitutional court confirms legality of cyber harassment crime
The Constitutional court has ruled that section 24 of the Computer Misuse Act, which makes cyber harassment a crime is legal.
Ramadan starts this Thursday - Uganda Muslim Supreme Council
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan will begin this Thursday, March 23, according to Dr Ziyad Swalleh Lubanga, director of Sharia at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC).
Scientists fight to protect once believed extinct Nubian flapshell Turtle
A herpetologist and expert on the conservation of amphibians and reptiles at the Institute for Development of Ecology, Conservation and Cooperation Dr Mathias Behangana has urged the government to protect and conserve the Nubian flapshell turtles to avoid their extinction from the world.Sharing his research with journalists in a virtual science café of…
China new crackdown on social media, targets 'self-media'
China has yet again tried to assert its control on the social media space with its "anti-self-media" propaganda which means news is independently created and posted on social media or the Web by independent netizens who are not registered as journalists, Bitter Winter reported.
Burundi declares polio emergency
Burundi has declared a national public health emergency after polio was detected in a 4-year-old and two other children who had been in contact with the child.
Robbery: Japanese national testifies against Sipapa
A Japanese national Waada Atsushi has testified against aggravated robbery suspect Charles Olimu alias Sipapa. In addition to the charges of robbery of up to Shs 1.6 billion and jewellery from a South Sudanese official, for which he was committed to the High court together with his wife Shamira Nakiyimba…