Uganda news

The tight-knit community of Kirera in Mitooma was left reeling after the tragic discovery of the lifeless body of 63-year-old Bahweza Geofrey on a road in Kashenshero on Friday, February 14, 2025. Geofrey, a well-known resident of Kirera, was last seen at a local trading center around 10 pm before his body was found later that night by concerned passersby ...

A young man named Frank Ssempa has been detained at Kampala Central Police Station for allegedly impersonating a well-known traditional healer, Sophia Namutebi, also known as Maama Fiina. Ssempa was apprehended in the Busoga region following a targeted operation to locate his whereabouts. He is facing accusations of creating fake social media profiles using incorrect phone numbers and deceiving individuals ...

Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the esteemed spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a significant investor in Uganda’s media and education sectors, has peacefully passed away at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by his loved ones. Aga Khan IV, recognized as the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, took on this revered role in ...

Supporters of Col Dr. Kizza Besigye, who were initially relieved by the recent Supreme Court ruling on court-martialing civilians, faced disappointment on Saturday morning. This was due to a surprising announcement from a senior army officer. Colonel Chris Magezi declared that Dr. Kizza Besigye would not be released despite the Supreme Court ruling. As the “Military Assistant in charge of ...

During the recent parliamentary session, the Budget Framework Paper for the 2025-26 financial year was given the green light, with a substantial 57.4 trillion shillings allocated. However, a significant portion, nearly half of this amount, is earmarked for managing Uganda’s mounting debt, which stands at a staggering 109.8 trillion shillings. Kira Municipality MP, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, raised poignant concerns ...