The Court of Appeal has maintained a 50-year jail sentence it handed to a man found guilty of murdering his brother. Justice Rugadya Atwooki, on January 14, 2014 found Mr. Sperito Ssemaganda guilty of murdering his brother Lozio Kayizzi. This earned him a 50-year jail sentence. Mr. Ssemaganda did not take the verdict very well hence challenging the conviction and ...

Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister for ICT and National Guidance has highlighted the importance of 5G technology in closing the digital divide in Uganda. “5G technology means fast internet, fast connectivity and efficiency in the way we do our things. This adds a lot of value to our vision of ensuring that there is digital inclusion in our country,” Baryomunsi ...

Amos Lugoloobi, the State Minister for Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is expected to appear before court today. During his appearance, he is expected to take plea on corruption-related offences against him. He will be appearing before Anti-Corruption Court Judge Margaret Tibulya to answer charges. The minister is accused of dealing with suspect property after being found in ...

President Museveni recently passed a directive to ban all timber exports in the country. This has now started to bite as private companies in the tree growing and timber harvest business have started laying off workers. Some of these companies include Busoga Forestry Company, New Forests Foundation, and Besepo – Uganda LTD.  Mr. Ponsiano Bessel, the executive director of Besepo ...

The Uganda Gazelles have qualified for the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket 2023. This followed a 78-62 win over DR Congo Tuesday night in Kigali, Rwanda. In the third quarter, Alberto Antuna’s charges had a huge third-quarter performance to pull away. This came after an evenly contested first half that ended level (30-30). The first half turned out so quiet for Jane ...