By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1439 EAT on Tuesday 3 June 2025 In a pre-dawn operation, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) counter-terrorism unit neutralized two suspected terrorists in Munyonyo, a Kampala suburb. According to security sources, the suspects, reportedly armed, were intercepted and killed during an intelligence-led operation. The operation was part…
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Defunct Trade Chamber Official Implicated in NRM Rubaga Election Irregularities
Updated at 1225 EAT on Saturday 24th May 2025 LUBAGA – KAMPALA, UGANDA – A former official of the defunct Uganda National Chamber of Trade and Investment has been accused of illegally facilitating the voter register used in the controversial NRM Entrepreneur League elections in Rubaga Division, where violence erupted following the suspension of the…
“Civilians Face Court Martial as UPDF Bill Passes, Museveni Hails ‘Victory for Discipline'”
By Adam Bukenya | Friday, May 23, 2025 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has lauded Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025, calling it a critical move that has averted what he termed a looming constitutional “collision” between the military, judiciary, and legislature. “There was going to be a serious problem,” Museveni said while…
Museveni Urges Youth to Embrace Private Sector Jobs as He Concludes PDM Tour in Greater Luweero
By Adam Bukenya | Friday, May 23, 2025 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Ugandans to shift focus from the over-saturated public sector and embrace opportunities within the private sector, citing it as a more viable path to employment and wealth creation. Speaking on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Wabinyonyi playground in Nakasongola Town Council, the President…
“From Spokesperson to Suspect: Twiine Charged in Alleged Plot to Kill President”
By Adam Bukenya | Friday, May 23, 2025 Former Police Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) spokesperson, Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police (D/ASP) Twiine Mansio Charles, now finds himself on the other side of the law. In a stunning twist, Twiine was arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court alongside National Unity Platform (NUP) figure Noah Mutwe (real name…
“Saleh Steps In: Rift Deepens Over Gen Muhoozi’s Controversial Tweets”
By Adam Bukenya | Friday, May 23, 2025 Tensions are escalating within Uganda’s military and political elite following rare public criticism by General Caleb Akandwanaho—commonly known as Salim Saleh—targeting the controversial social media activity of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the current Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni. Salim Saleh, a senior figure in the Uganda…
Ligt Up Uganda for Jesus Crusade at Kololo Airstrip
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1727 EAT on Friday 23 May 2025 The conference according to Patience seeks to bring believers together in unified prayer woeship and strategy, paving way for Ugandan’s transformation into a new era of Spiritual growth and societal progress. “Conference chief convenor, Odrek Rwabogo, praised his wife and first…
Bank of Uganda warned over facilitating illicit gold trade
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1758 EAT on Friday 16 May 2025 As Bank of Uganda (BoU) intensifies its gold purchases to boost national reserves, experts are raising red flags about the origin of gold being traded within the country, warning that without strict traceability, the central bank risks being entangled in the…
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