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Uganda Police Force has intensified operations against criminal activity in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, resulting in the arrest of more than 100 suspects in coordinated security crackdowns targeting known crime hotspots. According to police, the operations are part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks involved in drug abuse, robbery, theft, and other unlawful activities…
Ugandan security forces allegedly raided the Magere home of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) late Friday night, assaulting family members, ransacking the residence, and temporarily detaining his wife, according to accounts from the family, opposition leaders, and a statement posted by Bobi Wine himself. The alleged raid occurred on the night of January…
Civil Society Organizations under the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) have shared their perspectives on the FY 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP), urging government to prioritize citizens’ welfare alongside capital investments. The budget, themed “Full Monetization of the Ugandan Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialization, Expanding Services, Digital Transformation and Market Access,” shows both…
Seoul Shincheonji Church of Jesus has publicly called on authorities to conduct a fair and comprehensive investigation into allegations of political interference, rejecting claims that the church orchestrated mass political party enrollment or election manipulation. The call comes amid growing political debate and media scrutiny surrounding alleged ties between religious organizations and party politics. Some…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Hon. Justice Flavian Zeija as the new Chief Justice of the Republic of Uganda, replacing Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, who has retired after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70. The appointment was made in exercise of the powers vested in the President under Article 142(1) of the…
Human rights activist Winnie Byanyima has raised alarm over the health and continued detention of her spouse, opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, whom she says has been held in prison for over a year on what she described as trumped-up charges of treason. In a strongly worded statement issued on January 20, 2026, Byanyima expressed…
South Korea, widely celebrated for its global cultural influence through K-Pop, film, and television, is facing increasing scrutiny over allegations that government actions may be undermining religious freedom. Domestic civic groups and international observers have raised concerns following public remarks by senior South Korean officials that named a specific religious organization and called for intensive…
Uganda is mourning the death of former Minister of Education and Sports Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, a veteran educationist and public servant whose work shaped the country’s education system for decades. She died on January 14, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 17, 1941, in Butambala District, Bitamazire was raised with a strong…
The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Moses Byabagye, has commended the Inspector General of Police for initiating a Tactical Police Riding Course aimed at strengthening operational readiness among police officers in the Albertine North Region. The four-day course was conducted from 13th to 16th December 2025 at Kabalega Secondary School in Masindi Municipality. It was organized…
Kampala, Uganda — Airtel Uganda was honored with the Best PR Campaign of the Year award at the 2025 Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) held yesterday at Kampala Serena Hotel. The award recognizes the company’s effective management of a recent reputation crisis sparked by online backlash over alleged fraudulent activities related to Airtel Money. The…
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