Okello’s defence team had argued that he suffered from a mental illness and should not be held criminally liable. However, the court dismissed the claim, citing a lack of medical evidence and absence of testimony from family members to support the alleged condition. The High Court in Kampala has convicted Christopher Okello on four counts […]
“Healthy mothers give birth to healthy children, and this builds strong families and communities,” Muhanga said, calling for strengthened collective efforts to improve outcomes for mothers and newborns. The number of women dying during childbirth in Uganda remains alarmingly high, with experts warning that urgent, collective action is needed to save lives. Health officials estimate […]
The Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 has sparked intense debate, with critics warning it could disrupt Uganda’s financial architecture, even as supporters argue it is necessary to shield national interests in an evolving global landscape. The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Michael Atingi-Ego, has told Parliament that the central bank was never consulted during […]
This has heightened fears for the safety of the vulnerable blind learners, many of whom are still recovering from the trauma of a devastating fire outbreak four years ago that claimed the lives of 11 pupils. A vulnerable school for blind pupils is facing a growing security crisis due to lack of basic infrastructure, compounded […]
A fatal plane crash has claimed the lives of all 14 people on board, including 13 passengers and the pilot, authorities in South Sudan confirmed in an official statement. “There were 13 passengers and one pilot on board. Unfortunately, there were no survivors,” the statement by the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority said. […]
Police also recovered four pangas, believed to have been intended for use in the attempted robbery. Police in Katwe Division have successfully foiled an aggravated robbery attempt at Nesta Petrol Station along Salaama Road in Salaama Parish, Makindye Division, authorities have confirmed. According to a statement issued by Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala, the […]
The reforms are part of wider efforts to regulate the early childhood sector, where thousands of centres are currently operating without proper registration or failing to meet minimum standards. Nursery schools and kindergartens across Uganda will no longer be allowed to operate daycare centres, following a new directive by the government aimed at restructuring early […]
Muhoozi stressed that the incoming leadership would adopt a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and inefficiency within government ranks. As he marked his 52nd birthday, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, issued a strongly worded warning to corrupt government officials, signaling what many interpret as a looming shift in the country’s leadership tone. In a […]
Ssentamu criticized the prosecutorial process, arguing that the use of court summons to compel his testimony was not in the interest of justice but rather part of a broader effort to intimidate and harass political opponents. A senior official from the National Unity Platform (NUP), Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, has publicly rejected claims by state prosecutors […]
During the session, farmers shared success stories following NOTU training conducted three years ago, as well as ongoing challenges affecting their farming activities. Soybean farmers in Isingiro District have appealed to the government to provide water pumps to help them irrigate their gardens and cope with prolonged dry spells that are affecting their yields. The […]