Uganda news

On November 26th, 2023, an accident occurred at Rusheshe Trading Centre, along Rukungiri-Mitoma Road in Rukungiri District. One person died on the spot and three others sustained injuries. The Kigezi Regional Police spokesman, ASP Elly Maate said the accident involved two motorcycles. One of them belonged to Mubangizi Peter, 29, who died while being transported to hospital. Apparently, the others ...

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 ...