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2,500 sign petition to block power dam at Murchison Falls
At least 2,533 people have signed a petition to block the planned construction of a power dam near Murchison Falls, which could see the disappearance of the falls, a key tourism attraction to the area....
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Gov't to introduce another poverty alleviation program
Government is set to introduce another poverty alleviation program to support development and wealth creation among Ugandan citizens, President Museveni has revealed. Museveni made the remarks...
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Malawi broadcasters slam freeze on call-in shows
Supporters of press freedom in Malawi are denouncing a government order suspending all radio and television call-in programs. Malawi's Communications Regulatory Authority issued the order on Friday,...
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95 dead in latest massacre in Mali
A government official says at least 95 people are dead following the latest massacre in central Mali blamed on tensions between ethnic militias. Interior Security ministry spokesman Amadou Sangho says...
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Pakistan arrests former president Zardari on corruption charge
Anti-corruption authorities in Pakistan have arrested the country's former president, Asif Ali Zardari, for his alleged role in a multi-million-dollar money laundering case. Zardari, who is currently a...
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Sudan police fire tear gas to break up protests
Sudanese police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Sudan's capital Khartoum during a civil disobedience campaign to demand civilian rule. The Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA), which led...
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Police halts trial of officers implicated in Ssebulime murder
Police has halted disciplinary proceedings against three of its officers accused of shooting to death Ronald Ssebulime.Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga, said the trial of police constables Ronald...
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Woman arrested for feeding step daughter menstrual blood
Police in Mukono is holding a woman accused of forcefully feeding her teenage step daughter food mixed with her menstrual blood. Annet Namata’s husband, Unusu Lungu, says that he learnt about the...
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Uganda, Tanzania suspend conversion of Kenyan Shillings
Uganda has joined Tanzania in suspending the conversion of Kenyan Shillings as a measure to stop the rush to wash in illegally got cash in neighbouring countries after Kenya decided to issue newer...
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Suspected German paedophile now 'ready to plead guilty'
Bernhard Glaser, the suspected German paedophile and director of Berry’s Place and Ssese Humanitarian Service, an NGO located in Mwena landing site in Kalangala town council has opted for plea...
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Personal assistants accuse MPs of sexual harassment
Female personal assistants to members of parliament are accusing the legislators of sexual harassment. The matter came up on Monday when members of the Uganda Parliamentarians Personal and Research...
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Ebola outbreak confirmed in Uganda
An Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in Uganda by the ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO). In a hastily organized press conference at 9 pm on Tuesday, minister of Health Jane...
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Court stuck with application against Donald Trump, Museveni
The High court in Kampala is stuck with an application filed by a Ugandan national Musoke Moses Kinene Ziringwira against US President Donald Trump and his predecessor Barack Hussein Obama. They are...
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KCCA marks eight years with new apps
Yesterday, Kampala Capital Authority marked eight years in existence by highlighting its achievements as it thrives to improve livelihoods of people in the city. Andrew Kitaka, the acting KCCA...
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16 days later, Nansana still shaken by killings
Early Monday, after sixteen days of investigation, police announced they had arrested one man linked to the May 29 broad daylight robbery and fatal shooting of two workers of Cheap General Hardware in...
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Dr Kiyingi: I will beat Musevei hands down
Thirteen years after he was acquitted in the death of his wife Robinah in 2006, Australian-based Uganda cardiologist Dr Aggrey Kiyingi has declared he will run for president in 2021 and vowed in a...
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Immigration swindles visa cash
Official policy is, expatriates with work permits deposit between $1,500 to $3,500 (or Shs 5.5 million to 12.9 million) as security to cover transport and other costs should they be deported or choose...
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Museveni turns to youths, angers NRM’s old folks
President Yoweri Museveni’s newfound preference for youths and use of unofficial structures in the running of NRM affairs has unsettled many high-ranking ruling party officials. Over the last two...
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Govt: Illegal money is in casinos
People are spending and raising tons of cash from casinos, betting companies and real estate –and that quantified in tax terms should make government happy but it isn’t. Why? Because most money earned...
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One dead from Ebola as gov't confirms two more cases
The first confirmed Ebola patient from the latest outbreak in Uganda has passed on. The 5-year-old boy passed away last night at around 9.30 pm. His younger 3-year-old brother and grandmother have...
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