Proceedings at the General Court Martial have been conducted under tight security, with media access to the courtroom heavily restricted. Former Director of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now known as the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security (C DIS), Maj Gen James Birungi has been remanded to Makindye Military Barracks after the General […]
Police say the suspect wrapped a banana sucker in cloth, placed it inside a coffin and presented it to mourners as the child’s body during the funeral arrangements. Police in Kakumiro District have arrested a 27-year-old man accused of staging the death of his own child in an alleged scheme to fraudulently obtain burial money […]
Despite his age, Ganafa says he remains physically fit, experienced and committed to continuing his service to the people of Katete Central. As campaigns for Uganda’s 2026 Local Council One (LC1) elections intensify, an 82-year-old village leader in Mbarara City is seeking another term after serving his community continuously for 40 years. Ganafa Eric […]
According to SHIPU, the complainants allege that Karingiri received a deposit of sh70m in December 2025 to supply cattle. However, he allegedly failed to deliver the cows as agreed and has not refunded the money despite repeated demands. The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), working together with Kira Police, has arrested a man accused […]
Dr. Twine was arrested on June 29, 2022, following allegations that he had sexually abused and impregnated his then 17-year-old biological daughter, who was at the time a Senior Three student at Bweranyangi Girls Secondary School. The High Court in Bushenyi District has acquitted Dr. Gilverse Twine of rape and incest charges involving his biological […]
Beyond the immediate danger posed to construction workers, the near-collapse has once again highlighted growing concerns over public safety in rapidly urbanising municipalities such as Mukono, where commercial development continues to expand. Scores of construction workers narrowly escaped death on Monday afternoon after a multi-storey building under construction partially buckled along Bishop Tucker Road in […]
Responding to the allegations, Bishop Kagodo said the nursing school is currently on holiday and that he was not aware of any such activities taking place at the institution. Mukono North Member of Parliament Abdallah Kiwanuka Mulimamayuuni has alleged that some individuals are using students enrolled in educational institutions to influence the forthcoming Local Council […]
Barugahara warned contractors and public officials against shoddy workmanship and poor project management, emphasizing that government-funded projects must meet the required standards and provide value for money. The Water Engineer for Mbale District, Eng. Wandera Simon Peter, has been arrested and is currently detained at the Central Police Station (CPS) in Mbale over allegations of […]
One fisherman told the meeting that soldiers had confiscated seven of his boat engines, leaving him unable to continue fishing. Another said soldiers seized his boat even after he had removed it from the lake following the government’s suspension of silverfish (mukene) fishing. State Minister in the Office of the Vice President Diana Mutasingwa has […]
“We must work together to clean up our local government offices at every level. Public jobs are a trust, not a commodity for sale. Corruption has no place in public service, and anyone found responsible should be held accountable in accordance with the law,” he added. Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has revealed […]