Uganda news

In a recent operation carried out by the Ugandan police, a major human trafficking scheme was thwarted in the bustling city of Kampala. Acting swiftly on a tip-off, the authorities successfully rescued 21 children who had been trafficked and apprehended a prime suspect believed to be involved in the nefarious operation. The operation, conducted by the dedicated police force, highlights ...

In a recent development, Ugandan landlords have been urged to exercise caution and vigilance regarding the activities of human traffickers. The warning comes as authorities raise concerns over the potential exploitation of rental properties for illicit purposes, such as human trafficking. The call for increased awareness and diligence among landlords stems from the need to combat the growing problem of ...

The burial program for Bishop Tibesigwa Emeritus George has been released by the Ankole Diocese. Bishop Emeritus unfortunately passed away on Wednesday afternoon at Mayanja Memorial Hospital in Mbarara City. Bishop Tibesigwa, during his time, served as the fourth Bishop of Ankole Diocese. He succumbed to diabetes after spending a week in hospital care. There was a vigil held at ...

Legislators have asked government to step up frugality in public expenditure following World Bank’s decision to suspend financial support to Uganda. This followed Uganda’s decision to enact the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023. According to the World Bank, the Act is in direct contradiction with its values. MPs share a concern that Uganda’s future remains uncertain with the World Bank withdrawing its ...

President Museveni has reversed his directive that hindered all government advertisements airing on non government broadcasters. The president met with private broadcasters under their umbrella body, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) yesterday. During the meeting at State House Entebbe, he asked them to always be patriotic and avoid promoting politics of identity. Furthermore, he told the NAB team that ...