Police have since arrested a key suspect believed to have information that could assist investigators in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the killing. Auditor General Report Puts Former IRA Boss Kaddunabbi on Spot Over Sh181m in Questionable Payments Police in Mbarara have recovered the dismembered body of a taxi driver who had been missing for more […]
Among the currently confirmed 15 Ebola cases in Uganda are two health workers from private health facilities in Kampala, who are undergoing treatment and isolation, according to the Ministry of Health. Health authorities in Mukono District have stepped up measures to prevent the spread of Ebola, warning private health facilities against handling suspected cases beyond […]
These include sh36.8m paid to Kaddunabbi as leave allowance, sh87.2m paid as compensation for leave not taken, and sh57.4m linked to travel allowances for activities of the Africa Reinsurance Corporation. A forensic audit commissioned by the Auditor General has raised serious concerns about financial and administrative practices at the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), placing former […]
Kazimba maintained that the shrine’s identity is inseparable from its historical significance and that attempts to rename it distort the story of the martyrs. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has dismissed claims by some individuals seeking to rename the Uganda Martyrs Site from Namugongo to Nakiyanja, insisting that the […]
Yet even as bishop, his relationship with UCU continued. The House of Bishops appointed him to the University’s Council, where he contributed to governance and development initiatives. For retired Bishop James William Ssebaggala, the story of his life and ministry cannot be told without mentioning Bishop Tucker Theological College and its successor, Uganda Christian University (UCU). […]
The famous holy water well, which pilgrims traditionally flock to during the celebrations, has also been closed and will remain inaccessible until after the commemorations. The roads leading to Namugongo are usually alive with songs, prayers and the steady footsteps of pilgrims making their way from across Uganda and beyond. Days before Uganda Martyrs Day, […]
The Parliamentary Appointments Committee has reportedly declined to approve the appointment of Lawrence Muganga as State Minister for Internal Affairs, citing legal restrictions related to dual citizenship. Muganga was among several ministerial nominees who appeared before Parliament’s vetting committee on May 2 after President Yoweri Museveni unveiled his Cabinet selections for the 2026–2031 term. According […]
“The Board is confident that Dr. Sande’s expertise, leadership and institutional knowledge will ensure effective leadership at the Authority, maintain stability and steer the growth of the insurance sector during the transition period,” the statement said. The Board of Directors of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has appointed Dr. Protazio Sande as the Acting Chief […]
Born David Sifayo, Master Parrot rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, becoming one of Uganda’s most recognizable music stars. Uganda’s music fraternity is mourning the loss of veteran singer Master Parrot, who reportedly died following a road accident on the Kampala Northern Bypass on Monday evening. According to eyewitnesses, the Master […]
As higher education evolves, Prof. Kitayimbwa says UCU continues to adapt by equipping students with skills relevant to the modern world while maintaining a strong emphasis on discipline and character development. According to Rev. Prof. John Mulindwa Kitayimbwa, the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), the institution stands […]