UPDF Chief Deepens Defence Ties with Russia After Moscow Visit General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda, recently held a meeting with a high-level Russian military delegation at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe. The delegation was sent by the Russian Minister of DefenceContinue Reading
Tamale Mirundi Passes Away After Lung Complications at Age 60 Joseph Tamale Mirundi, a well-known political commentator and former presidential press secretary, has passed away. He died on August 13, 2024, at around 11:40 pm at Kisubi Hospital in Kampala, following complications related to lung issues, according to family sources.Continue Reading
Five men involved in a robbery in Wakiso district have been sentenced to 12 years in prison for their crime. The General Court Martial (GCM) in Makindye, Kampala, found them guilty of aggravated robbery. The convicted individuals are Shaban Kalungi, 34, from Nakuwadde Busea in Rubaga division, Kampala; Deogracious Ssebugwawo,Continue Reading
Boda Boda Operator Detained in Mityana Murder Case- Police have arrested Kijjaja Samuel, also known as Pastor, in connection with a series of murders in Mityana district since 2022. Kijjaja, a boda boda operator from Buwatte in Wakiso district, is currently detained at Mityana Police Station. Racheal Kawala, the regionalContinue Reading
Herbalist Sought in Deaths of Two Stepchildren (Kasese, Uganda) – Detectives at Rwenzori East Regional Police are searching for a herbalist named Dr. Hajji Abdul Kasiita in connection with the deaths of two young girls who reportedly died after drinking poisoned soda. The incident occurred on the evening of AugustContinue Reading
The Uganda Police Force has issued a statement addressing confusion regarding the theft of a vehicle linked to the security detail of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abas Byakagaba. According to Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, the official vehicle of the IGP remains secure and was not involved in the reportedContinue Reading
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has defended the decision to hold Parliament sessions in regional locations, stating that such arrangements are in line with established parliamentary procedures. According to Tayebwa, the Rules of Procedure of Parliament grant the Speaker the authority to decide on the venue for parliamentary sittings. Tayebwa comparedContinue Reading
Residents of Kaazi-Malanga landing site in Kalangala District’s Bujumba Sub-county are reeling from the impact of Lake Victoria’s rising waters, which have washed away several graves in their local cemetery. In recent months, Lake Victoria’s water levels have risen significantly, leading to the submersion of a cemetery located on theContinue Reading
Investigates 20 More for Ethics Violations (Kampala) – The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has suspended 15 companies from participating in public procurement due to multiple breaches of the code of ethics. The suspensions range from one to four years, with some companies facing indefinite bans.Continue Reading
Uganda’s Online Shopping Earnings Set to Hit Shs276 Billion Online shopping in Uganda is projected to generate revenue of approximately Shs275.5 billion ($74 million) in 2024, reflecting an 18 percent growth from previous years. This growth is driven by the gradual transition of traditional retail stores towards digital platforms. AccordingContinue Reading
