250 UNATU members brave hot sun, hunger to meet Museveni
The meeting between President Museveni scheduled for today in which he is to meet members of Uganda National Teachers Union (Unatu) over the ongoing industrial action, which has now entered…
Lawyer Ssemakadde deserved it, says judicial spokesperson
The judiciary spokesperson Jameson Karemani has justified the maltreatment of celebrated public interest litigant Isaac Ssemakadde who was on Friday chased off the precincts of Buganda Road Magistrates Court by…
Singer Chameleone to buy private jet as consolation of South Africa shame
Veteran musician Joseph Mayanja largely known by his stage Dr. Jose Chameleone has revealed plans to buy a new private jet by closure of this year. The “Nekolera Mmaali” Singer…
Pro-democracy protesters hit Khartoum streets
Hundreds take to Khartoum streets amid heavy military presence, days after year’s deadliest crackdown killed 10 people SEE ALSO: Khartoum says toppled dictator Bashir behind failed coup Hundreds of protesters in…
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Museveni’s impoverishment plan for Ugandans
One wise man once said an impoverished population is a governable one and indeed this is what has manifested throughout Museveni’s 36 year reign in a land locked country that…
Just in: Military arrests NUP supporters at Kabaka run
A joint security operation targeting suspected NUP supporters is underway inside the Mengo based Kabaka’s palace where the 67th birthday run for His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II is ongoing.…
NUP SG opines on Nawangwe’s ban on NUP
On Makerere’s Suspension of NUP Students’ Leaders – David Lewis Rubongoya SEE ALSO: EXCLUSIVE: Why Prof. Nawangwe burnt Makerere main building Last week, Makerere University Vice Chancellor indefinitely suspended four students’…
Lawyers, activists speak out on army ‘shoot to kill’ order
Lawyers and human rights defenders have condemned security forces for enforcing a newly instituted ‘shoot to kill’ order for suspected high profile criminals. The condemnation comes days after Lt. Col.…
Thousands turn up for Kabaka run
The Kabaka birthday run has this morning registered a massive turn up after thousands of Buganda subjects and Ugandans who cherish the kingdom showed up at the Mengo based palace…
“Increase fuel price to 10k,”-Samson Kasumba
Controversial NBS Television News anchor Samson Kasumba has in a series of tweets advocated for fuel increment in order to reduce on the number of motorists using Ugandan roads. SEE…
Why Museveni asked HRW boss not to lecture him on Human Rights
On Wednesday, a delegation of Human Rights officials paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Museveni at the country presidential lodge in Ntungamo district. Their visit was mainly about the need…
KCCA to phase out Bodas from city streets
The Kampala Capital City Authority has kickstarted plans to evict all unregistered Boda Boda riders operating in the central business area of the capital. The KCCA leadership is to liaise…
Court orders retrial of Kampala Central Mayoral election petition
The Court of Appeal on Friday ordered a re-trial of the Kampala Central division mayoral election petition before the High Court. This follows a petition filed by the National Unity…
Nigerian star sued over infidelity
Renowned Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye of the now defunct Psquare group has been dragged to court by his estranged wife, Anita over infidelity. According to reports making the rounds on…
Lawyer Ssemakadde speaks out on cop who harassed him
Celebrated human rights lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde of the Centre for legal aid law firm has explained what transpired earlier today at Buganda Road Magistrates Court where he had showed up…
Obore claims haunted journalist is spoiling Among’s name to attract NGO funding
The Director of Parliament Communications Chris Obore has in a series of whatsapp comments defended the integrity of his boss, speaker Rt. Hon. Anita Among, saying she has not on…
PFT activist Besigye freed on bail
Former presidential candidate Rtd. Col. Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Samuel Lubega Mukaaku have been granted a cash bail of Shs2.5 million each by Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court…
World Bank dismisses Museveni middle income report
The world bank on Thursday nullified talks of the Kampala administration claiming that Uganda’s economy has transitioned and transformed into a middle-income status. The world bank has premised its nullification…
Another Museveni Minister survives heavy blows
Police in Kikuube have arrested the Kyangwali Sub-County District Councilor Nestoli Twesige for attempting to box the State Minister for Works and Transport Fred Byamukama. The alleged attacker was reportedly…
IGP orders police to teach as UNATU strike rages on
As the ongoing industrial action by the arts teachers continues to soldier on, the Uganda Police Force have decided to fill the vacuum abandoned by the dissatisfied teachers. This is…
Gen. Tumwiine wanted by police
Bush war historical also former Minister for Security Gen. Elly Tumwiine is reportedly in hiding after police issued his arrest warrant over the obstruction of a court order. The renowned…
Journalist who exposed Among Benz flees to exile
Agatha Atuhairwe, an investigative journalist is in danger after the speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among ordered her arrest over the leakage of a story that exposed the…
NUP councillor attacked, beaten to pulp
Last night at around 8:00pm, unknown people attacked Jeremiah Keeya Mwanje, an L.C.5 Councillor for Lubaga North 1 and a Member of the NUP Election Management Committee. SEE ALSO: Jailed NUP…
How Kakwenza letter blocked NRM conference in Germany
By Kakwenza Rukirabashaija SEE ALSO: Kakwenza speaks out on warrant, asks Muhoozi to fund his air ticket Open letter to the Lord Mayor of Munich City. Dear Dieter Reiter, My attention…
Army, police given shoot to kill order
A senior UPDF commander in charge of anti-crime operation Lt. Col. Fred Mwesigye recommends a shoot-to-kill policy to fight violent crime in the Kampala metropolitan area. His order follows a…
US singer R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years over rape counts
A federal court has sentenced popular US singer R. Kelly to 30 years in prison for using his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women. The R&B artist, 55,…
Local Government, Public University staff to lay down tools
Local Government workers across the country have resolved to lay down tools starting July 7th to express their dissatisfaction in regard to the delayed implementation of their salary increment. SEE…
Byabakama suspended women polls to give NRM time, says EC source
The Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama earlier suspended the women councils and committee elections citing lack of funds as key ground. In February, the Electoral Commission had issued a…
Jailed NUP MPs bail application dismissed
The Court of Appeal has this morning dismissed the bail appeal application of jailed National Unity Platform party lawmakers Muhammad Ssegirinya of Kawempe North and his co-accused Makindye West MP…
BREAKING: Court dismisses appeal application by jailed NUP MPs
The court of appeal has declined to consent to a prayer by jailed National Unity Platform party lawmakers Allan Ssewanyana and Muhammad Ssegirinya in which they were requesting for bail.…