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Court Rejects Molly Katanga’s Bail Application Again

CrimeFebruary 21, 2025

The Criminal Division of the High Court of Uganda has rejected bail applications filed by Molly Katanga for the third time in a row. The 56-year-old widow who faces charges of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga...

Besigye Breaks Eight-Day Fast after Appearance in Civilian Court

CourtFebruary 21, 2025

City lawyer Erias Lukwago has said his client, Kizza Besigye, has called off his hunger strike following his appearance in civil court. Appearing before the Nakawa Magistrate’s Court, Lukwago affirmed that proceedings before the General Court Martial...

Mufti Mubajje Rival Claims Pivotal Role in UMSC Development

National NewsFebruary 3, 2025

In another bout of the ongoing Muslim politics, a Muslim cleric attached to the Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has criticized the leadership of reigning...

Mubajje Rivals Call for His Resignation Over Age Limit Controversy

National NewsJanuary 23, 2025

Muslim leaders at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Coouncil (UMSC) have called for the resignation of Sheikh Shaban Mubajje from his role as Mufti of...

Police Investigate Murder of Two Pokot Juveniles in Suspected Karimojong Raid

CrimeJanuary 12, 2025

Police in Nakapiripirit District have initiated investigations after armed karimojong warriors attacked and killed two juvenile pokot herders, and injured another in a deadly...

Moroto District: Leaders Conduct Workshop on Registration of Special Interest Groups

National NewsJanuary 10, 2025

Stakeholders in Moroto district have held a regional sensitization workshop for district officers from the Karamoja region focusing on updating and displaying details on...

Silent Epidemic: Tackling Teenage Pregnancy in Uganda

FeaturedJanuary 9, 2025

Uganda Demographic Health Survey (UDHS, 2024), statistics indicate that Uganda's overall teenage pregnancy rate is 25%, the highest in East Africa since 2011. Teenage pregnancies...

Police Issue Traffic Diversion Ahead of CAADP Summit

National NewsJanuary 6, 2025

Uganda Police has issued a traffic flow plan for the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) summit scheduled for January 9-11, 2025. The event, part...

Gov’t Rolls Out Phase III of Digital Number Plate Registration at Border Entry Points

National NewsJanuary 6, 2025

This initiative, it said targets vehicles entering Uganda for first-time registration.

Minister Nakadama Urges Locals to Embrace Government Programs in Mayuge District

National NewsJanuary 4, 2025

Third Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Rukia Isanga Nakadama has taken a significant step in fostering the implementation of key government programs in Mayuge District. During...