Uganda news

A 42-year-old housemaid has been sentenced to seven years in jail for aggravated child trafficking after sending her boss’ daughter into a love relationship. The woman identified as Rose Nsungwa allegedly used her position as a housemaid to connect her brother to the 15-year-old girl. This girl was apparently a pupil at Victory Primary School. The maid further made arrangements ...

A retired veterinary officer has been arrested in Rukungiri on allegations of brutally assaulting his lover, leading to her untimely death. George Tindiwengi Bitambeki, 65, was arrested by local law enforcement authorities following the shocking incident. This incident apparently happened on the evening of July 24th, 2023. The victim, identified as Olivia Tumusiime, aged 54, and the suspect are both ...

In a significant development, the World Bank has decided to suspend any new financial assistance to Uganda in response to the country’s controversial anti-gay law. The decision comes as a result of concerns raised by various human rights organizations and activists regarding the legislation’s potential violation of basic human rights and its negative impact on the LGBTQ+ community. The World ...

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 ...

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 ...