Alien Skin Remanded to Luzira Over Nsambya Hospital Assault Incident
Musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, has been remanded to Luzira Prison following allegations of assaulting medical staff and security personnel at Nsambya Hospital. Alien Skin appeared before…
UK Weighs Social Media Ban for Under-16s Amid Safety Concerns
By Nakiwala Barbra The UK government is considering a ban on social media use for children under 16, according to Technology Secretary Peter Kyle. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s programme,…
Farmers Protest £1m Cap on Inheritance Tax Relief
By Nakiwala Barbra Farmers across the UK are rallying against changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the recent Budget. Starting April 2026, inherited agricultural assets worth more than…
Dr. Kizza Besigye Appears at Makindye Court Martial Amid Jurisdiction Debate
Veteran opposition Dr. Kizza Besigye appeared before the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala, today alongside Hajj Lutale Kamulegeya. The duo faces undisclosed charges, sparking a fierce legal debate over…
Catholic Church Rejects Ruto’s Sh12.3 Million Donation, Citing Ethical Concerns
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has refused a Sh12.3 million donation from President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, reaffirming its long-standing policy against accepting political contributions to safeguard…
President Museveni Urges Teso Leaders to Tackle Land Fragmentation for Sustainable Development
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on leaders in Teso sub-region to combat land fragmentation, warning that the practice undermines development and wealth creation. Addressing a gathering at Vice President…
Winnie Byanyima Calls for Police Probe into Pastor Bugingo’s “Holy Soda” Controversy
Renowned human rights advocate and UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has urged the police to investigate Pastor Aloysius Bugingo of House of Prayer Ministries International over allegations of exploiting his…
Minister Frank Tumwebaze Calls for Overhaul of NRM Primaries After Kisoro By-Election Loss
Following the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) shocking defeat in the Kisoro District Woman MP by-election, Agriculture Minister Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has called for a critical re-evaluation of the party’s primary…
Ugandan Travelers Face Border Challenges as National IDs Expire
Ugandan travelers to Kenya and Rwanda are encountering difficulties at border points due to expired National IDs, despite a one-year extension on the IDs’ validity. Travelers report being turned away…
CAF and FUFA Launch Safe Stadium Initiative to Transform Uganda’s Match-Day Experiences
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in collaboration with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), has rolled out the Safe Stadium Initiative Training Programme. This three-day event, held at…
