Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1040 EAT on Monday 19 October 2026 Two men have been remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of obtaining money by false pretence from people they allegedly promised to help register for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). Ambrose Okot, 42, also known as William Musinguzi, a businessman, and…
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Speaker halts charcoal ban enforcement, gives government until October 21 to report
By Ssentamu Derrick Peterson at 1225 EAT on Thursday 15 October 2026 Kampala — Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth-Oboth has temporarily suspended enforcement of the charcoal ban, giving the government until October 21 to explain how the restrictions are being implemented and what alternatives are available to affected households. The decision followed concerns raised during…
TikToker remanded over cyberstalking Nabakooba, Atwine
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1155 EAT on Thursday 15 October 2026 A TikToker, Hassan Nsubuga, has been remanded to Luzira Prison over charges of cyber harassment, unlawful obtaining and disclosure of personal data, and cyberstalking involving Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine and Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba. Nsubuga, 40, a…
Over 550 arrested over theft of PDM funds
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1116 EAT on Wednesday 14 October 2026 Police have arrested 552 people across the country over the alleged theft, embezzlement and diversion of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in a two-month nationwide crackdown, with authorities warning that the operation will be extended to more areas. Of those arrested,…
S.4 student dies as ambulance overturns in Agago
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1054 EAT on Wednesday 14 October 2026 A Senior Four student of Patongo Seed School has died after an ambulance carrying her to a referral hospital overturned in Agago District. Akidi Janet Apat died on Tuesday at Dr Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital in Kalongo, where she had been referred…
Court sets November 4 for Kitutu’s iron sheets trial
Updated by HICHI News Agency at 1527 EAT on Monday 12 October 2026 The pre-trial hearing of former Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Goretti Kitutu over the alleged diversion of 14,500 iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in Karamoja has been scheduled for November 4, 2026. Anti-Corruption Division Judge David Makumbi set the date on Monday…
Two killed, three injured in gas cylinder explosion in Lira garage
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1439 EAT on Monday 12 October 2026 Two mechanics were killed and three other people injured after a gas cylinder exploded at a motorcycle garage in Ireda Central Park, Lira City, in northern Uganda. The victims were identified as James Okabo and another man known only as Daniel….
MPs establish digital number plates cannot be tracked
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1236 EAT on Monday 5 October 2026 Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure says it has established that Uganda’s digital number plates cannot independently track vehicles. The committee says police instead rely on a separate tracking device installed inside vehicles alongside the digital number plate to trace and recover…
