Uganda news

In a recent development that has raised concerns, a startling discovery was made in Masaka City as 463 bullet cartridges were found in a rental property in Kyabakuza trading center in Kimaanya Kabonela division, Masaka city. This discovery has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the presence of such a large quantity of ammunition in a residential area. Meanwhile ...

A long-time gateman of prominent Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine was among over 1,800 students who graduated from Kampala International University (KIU) during a recent ceremony. Sharif Higeyi who has worked as a gateman at Wine’s home for several years, earned a diploma in public administration and also story of Sharif Higeyi has attracted widespread attention as he had pursued ...

Kira Municipality MP, Hon Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has wondered why the First Lady doesn’t attend Parliament. His submission was in reference to the absence of Opposition MPs. This is particularly NUP who have been boycotting plenary sessions as a form of protests over their missing supporters. The Speaker of Parliament, Hon Anita Among passed some hard rules for these MPs. ...

A delayed share purchase cost Cipla Quality Chemicals close to Shs20b in just six months. This is according to a disclosure published together with the company’s financial results. Cipla and Africa Capitalworks had planned to complete the share purchase in a Shs94.5b ($25m) deal by May 31. However, mandatory approvals from Capital Markets Authority and Comesa delayed for months, with the ...

The Mbarara University of Science and Technology community is in mourning at the moment. This follows the unfortunate demise of one of the students. The deceased has been identified as Rukiga Abura, a third-year student in the department of Anesthesia. This is in the Faculty of Medicine. The Dean of Students at the University made the somber announcement which confirmed ...