Author: Brendah Owomugisha

Busoga Celebrates Kyabazinga’s 12th Coronation Anniversary in Mayuge

National News
The celebrations, locally known as ‘Amatikira ga Isebantu Kyabazinga’ were originally scheduled for September 13th, 2026, but were postponed to allow Ugandans to attend the burial of Tooro King Kabumba Ikingura Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The Office of the Katuukiro announced the change on September 2nd, saying the decision was made to honour the fallen monarch.

URA Gives Kampala Landlords Three Months to Regularise Rental Income Tax Affairs

Business
The URA Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi said rental income tax compliance had declined despite overall tax collections recording double-digit growth. 

Man Killed in Kigoogwa Shooting

Crime
Michael Ssempewo was attacked at about 10:45pm on September 14th, 2026, while returning home with his wife after shopping. The attackers reportedly demanded money from the couple, who handed over UGX 500,000.

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

National News
The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

Judiciary Opens Hearings of 346 Election Petitions

Court
In Rukungiri Municipality, Ingrid Turinawe is challenging the election of Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde, while in Kinkizi East, Sam Arinaitwe Kajojo has petitioned against Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi. Both cases also name the Electoral Commission as a respondent.  

Kampala City Square Redevelopment Proposal Sparks Mixed Reactions

National News
The debate therefore goes beyond the proposed hotel and mall. It raises a fundamental question for Kampala: should it preserve its remaining open spaces for public use, or convert them into commercial developments in the name of modernisation and investment?

UWA Chief Urges Suppliers to Uphold Quality and Integrity

National News
The forum comes as UWA continues to strengthen partnerships and procurement systems to support conservation. The authority is mandated to conserve and sustainably manage Uganda’s wildlife and protected areas.

Tooro Kingdom Queen Mother Speaks Out on Succession Dispute

National News
However, some netizens argued that, the deployment of security forces around the palace could be to protect the royal family and avoid attacks to ensure peace prevails.

Obore, Six Others Granted Bail in Anti-Corruption Case

Court
The officials are facing charges under Sections 18(a)(i) and (ii), and 19(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act.

President Museveni Sends Condolences to Tanzania’s President Over Husband’s Death

National News
The President also recalled the close cooperation between Uganda and Tanzania, citing trade, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, the Murongo-Kyikagate mini-hydro project, roads in Tanzania, the Masaka-Bukoba transmission line and the Standard Gauge Railway, which has reached Isaka and is expected to extend towards Uganda and beyond.

Uganda Seeks Tangible Mining Investments at Africa Down Under Conference

International
Africa Down Under, now in its 24th edition, was established to promote Australia’s interests in Africa’s mining and energy sectors. It has since grown into the largest African-focused mining event held outside the continent.

Starlink Launches in Uganda Amid High Cost Concerns among Consumers 

Business
Customers face an estimated UGX 2.3 million initial payment for the Starlink hardware kit, while locally advertised kits can cost between UGX 2.7 million and UGX 3 million. Users are also expected to pay a mandatory regulatory charge equivalent to about US$100 plus VAT, estimated at roughly UGX 437,036.

King Oyo’s Body to Arrive in Uganda Amid Tooro Succession Dispute

National News
As the Omuguta of Ikingura Oyo returns to Uganda, attention will turn to his final rites and the mourning process, and the dispute over his successor is likely to become an increasingly important issue for the Tooro Kingdom as it prepares for a new chapter in its monarchy.

Government suspends special land titles over fraud fears

National News
Under the Registration of Titles Act, a special certificate can be issued when an original duplicate title is lost, destroyed or rendered unusable, following procedures that include a 30-day public notice.
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