KAMPALA, Uganda – The Uganda Muslim Lawyers Association has raised concerns over the reported arrest and detention of Senior Counsel Erias Lukwago, urging authorities to disclose his whereabouts, allow him access to legal representation and ensure that his constitutional rights are protected. In a statement issued on June 15, the association said it was closely following…
KANUNGU, Uganda (June 14, 2026) – The Lions Club of Kanungu on Sunday installed Lion Dr. Kasudha Daniel as its sixth president, entrusting him with the leadership of the club for the 2026-2027 Lionistic Year. Dr. Kasudha succeeds outgoing president Lion Dr Paul. The installation ceremony was held at Goro Cottages in Kihihi Town Council,…
KANUNGU, Uganda – The Lions Club of Kanungu will on Sunday, June 14, install its sixth club president during a ceremony scheduled to take place at Goro Cottages in Kanungu District. The event will mark another milestone for the service organization, which has been active in community development and humanitarian activities since its chartering by…
KAMPALA, Uganda . Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has directed 100 million Ugandan shillings raised from his 52nd birthday charity run toward the Uganda Child Cancer Foundation, officials said. The contribution comes from proceeds of the 10-kilometer “Gen MK Birthday Run,” held April 26 at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. Thousands of participants joined the event under…
KIHIHI, Kanungu District . Tumwesigye Rogers was officially sworn in today as the new mayor of Kihihi Town Council during a ceremony held at Mayor’s Gardens. The event also featured the swearing-in of councilors from Nyanga Sub-county, Kihihi Sub-county and Kihihi Town Council. The ceremony attracted a large number of residents, political leaders and invited…
Uganda’s public discourse has increasingly become a theatre of accusation, where social media posts, press interviews, and personal grievances are packaged as national crusades. Lately, allegations spread faster than evidence, and reputations are placed on trial long before facts are established. The latest controversy surrounding Professor Venansius Baryamureeba and his attacks on businessman King Ceasor…
By Akankwasa Sharifu. Rukundo Joshua, district councilor representing male workers in Kanungu District, has today been appointed Vice LC5 Chairperson by newly sworn-in LC5 Chairperson Francis Byamukama Kapesha. Joshua’s appointment was largely welcomed across the district, with many residents and leaders describing him as a deserving choice based on merit and his record of service….
KANUNGU – Francis Kapesha was on Monday sworn in as the new Kanungu District LC5 chairperson after winning the January district elections under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. Kapesha officially assumed office on May 19, succeeding former LC5 chairperson Sam Kajojo, who vacated the seat to contest for the Kinkizi East parliamentary position,…
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Aisha Batala Naluzze, has confirmed that her office has launched investigations into allegations against Speaker Anita Annet Among following a petition filed by lawyers and civil society activists over alleged breaches of the Leadership Code Act. Speaking on the matter, Naluzze said the Inspectorate had received the petition…
Parliament Speaker Anita Annet Among has pledged to pay school fees for the daughter of the late Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli, as leaders paid tribute to her life and service. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa on Wednesday urged politicians to adopt respectful and people-centred leadership, describing Nakimuli as a principled and unifying figure. Nakimuli died…
At least eight people have been confirmed dead and 33 others injured following a road crash on Tuesday morning at Lwego along the Masaka–Mbarara highway, in an incident that has once again raised concern over road safety in Uganda. The accident involved a passenger bus, registration number UAL 492H, operated by Kasaba Bus Company, and…
Kabale had its moment last night, and it felt like one of those nights people will keep talking about for a while. The spotlight was firmly on Fact Zamani, whose concert drew a strong home crowd ready to back their own. From the start, you could feel it. This was his space, his people, his…
KIFUNJO, Kanungu . Thousands of people turned up in Kifunjo, on Saturday for the Davidson Kesiga Cup, a community event that blended sports, entertainment, and local development. The lively gathering featured a mix of football, athletics, comedy, and musical performances, drawing crowds from across the area. Revellers were treated to performances from several artistes and…
Kampala, Uganda – The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has entered a new partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation across the country. The agreement, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was signed by Permanent Secretary Dr Aminah Zawedde in collaboration with the United Nations Health Industry…
The Uganda National Students Association Kanungu district executive meeting was held today at Two Stars Hotel, bringing together student representatives from several secondary schools across the district. The meeting was organised and chaired by UNSA coordinator Kanungu district, Madam Kyasiimire Shillah, who guided proceedings in line with the association’s constitutional framework. A key highlight of…
KANUNGU. Students from across the district on Sunday, 22nd March 2026, gathered at Nyakinoni Secondary School for the UNSA District Schools Tournament. They participated in debate, poetry and public speech. Tricia, a student of St Theresa Girls College Calcutta won the Best Poet title after delivering a performance that drew both applause and reflection. In…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has revealed the worst-performing subjects in 2025 UACE results, highlighting declines in several humanities and creative arts disciplines even as most science subjects improved. The analysis was released alongside the national results report in Kampala. Overall performance remains strong. UNEB reports that 98.9 percent of candidates qualified for the…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has clarified that the ongoing deployment of Military Police checkpoints across the Kampala Metropolitan Area is aimed at enforcing traffic regulations and restoring order on the roads. In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, the Acting Defence and Military Spokesperson, Colonel Chris Magezi, said the operation is being…
Former Dwight Howard is once again at the center of public controversy after his wife, Amy Luciani, posted an emotional video on social media discussing the struggles in their marriage. In the now-deleted video, which lasted about five minutes, Luciani appeared visibly distressed as she spoke about personal challenges in their relationship. She alleged that…
Downtown Kampala was hit by severe flooding yesterday afternoon following an intense downpour on March 6, 2026. Water inundated streets, arcades, and businesses in key areas including Nakivubo, Ben Kiwanuka Road, Nabugabo Street, and surrounding plazas, disrupting daily life and causing significant economic damage to traders. The heavy rainfall turned roads into rivers, with murky…
The High Court in Kampala has placed the estate of the late businessman James Garuga Musinguzi under the control of the Administrator General, deepening a simmering family dispute over control of assets said to run into hundreds of billions of shillings. In a ruling delivered on Feb. 20 at the Family Division, Justice John Eudes…
Uganda Airlines has announced temporary disruptions to some of its long-haul services after two aircraft were withdrawn from operation for unscheduled maintenance. In a travel advisory issued Friday, the national carrier said the move could affect scheduled flights but emphasized that passenger safety remains its top priority. The airline said the aircraft were taken out…
By Shariff Akankwasa KANUNGU, Uganda. A top-performing Primary Leaving Examination pupil from Kanungu District has received a full O Level bursary following her outstanding academic performance, in a gesture that has drawn praise from parents, teachers, and local leaders. Nabaganda Rose, a pupil of Bright Future Primary School in Kihihi Town Council, scored four aggregates…
Tumwesigye Rogers has been elected the new mayor of Kihihi Town Council following polls held on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, defeating incumbent mayor Sostine in a closely watched race. According to official results released by electoral authorities, Rogers secured 3,384 votes, while Sostine, who contested as an independent candidate, garnered 2,654 votes. The election set…
Creditors are ramping up pressure on the estate of the late Ugandan businessman Apollo Nyegamehe, known as Aponye, with plans to auction off additional properties to recoup billions in outstanding loans almost three years after his fatal car accident. A legal notice issued Tuesday in the Daily Monitor newspaper by the Kampala-based firm AF Mpanga…
Streamer SNEAKO called out Nicki Minaj today after she tied Epstein-related claims to her vocal Trump support and delayed album rollout. In her X post warning about “people sacrificing children” for power and saying Democrats make you “soulless,” Minaj also teased holding her new album until contract issues are fixed. SNEAKO fired back: “LMAO it’s…
President Yoweri Museveni has sensationally claimed that his chief political rival, Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, and the National Unity Platform (NUP) attempted to subvert the 2026 general election by injecting millions of counterfeit ballots into the system. In a direct broadside against the opposition following his declared victory, Museveni alleged that the NUP orchestrated…
Disgruntled members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mukono District have accused the party’s district leadership of corruption and mismanagement of campaign funds, blaming the alleged failures for the party’s poor performance in the recent parliamentary and local government elections. Tensions within the ruling party escalated after a group of party members, including several…
Kanungu. Tension rose in Kanungu District today as residents and supporters of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) staged a demonstration, marching to the office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) to protest alleged misconduct by the district party leadership. The demonstrators accused the Kanungu District Executive Committee (DEC), led by Mr. Caleb Kipande, of diverting…
Mbarara City, Uganda. Cheers erupted at Ntare School Stadium , Mbarara City North, as Mwine Tumwebaze was declared the winner of the Western Region Youth Member of Parliament election. The keenly contested race , saw Tumwebaze secure the seat amid high turnout from youth delegates across the region. Voting took place under the watchful eyes…