Kampala, March 26, 2026 – Heavy morning rains have caused massive flooding across Kampala, leaving at least seven people dead and causing widespread destruction. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as emergency response teams continue rescue efforts. The devastating floods that hit Kampala early Wednesday morning, causing widespread destruction across the city. Authorities have…
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MP-elect Nalukoola to Be Sworn in Tomorrow, Confirms Speaker Among.
Kampala, Uganda – March 25, 2025 The newly elected Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, is set to be sworn in tomorrow, according to an official announcement by Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. In a statement issued today, Speaker Among confirmed that the swearing-in ceremony will take place in her chambers at…
Nalukoola Declared Winner in Kawempe North By-election as EC Gazettes Results.
Kampala, March 13, 2025 – The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially gazetted the results of the Kawempe North by-election, confirming Counsel Elias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola as the winner. This declaration comes after weeks of anticipation following the highly contested election. According to the gazette notice, Nalukoola’s total vote count has increased by 175 votes from the…
FDC Leaders in Lira Endorse NRM’s Jane Ruth Aceng for Second Term.
Lira City, Uganda – In a surprising political development, leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Lira have endorsed Minister of Health Jane Ruth Aceng for a second term as the Women Member of Parliament for Lira City in the 2026 elections. A total of 253 FDC members, including the party’s City General…
Court Issues International Arrest Warrant for ULS President Isaac Ssemakadd.
Kampala, Uganda – The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued an international warrant of arrest for Uganda Law Society (ULS) President, Isaac Ssemakadde, after he failed to appear in court despite previous summons. Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi issued the warrant following Ssemakadde’s repeated failure to honor criminal summons and a prior arrest warrant. The…
Wazalendo SACCO Expands to 111,000 Members, Disburses Over Shs3.6 Trillion in Loans.
Jinja, Uganda – The Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO), a financial institution for members of the Ugandan military, has marked significant growth over the past two decades, expanding from just 30 members to 111,283. The institution has also disbursed over Shs3.6 trillion in loans to its members, strengthening financial inclusion within the…
State Drops Charges Against Deceased Kawempe North MP Ssegirinya.
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has officially withdrawn all charges against the late Kawempe North MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya. Ssegirinya, who had spent most of his time in prison and hospital due to legal battles, was accused of orchestrating the Masaka machete attacks that resulted in the deaths of 26 people. Ssegirinya’s legal…
Mufti Mubajje’s Tenure Extended by Five Years Amid Controversy.
The tenure of Uganda’s Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubaje, has been extended by another five years, despite expectations that he would retire upon reaching the mandatory age of 70, as stipulated by the 1986 Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) constitution. Sheikh Mubaje, who has led the UMSC for 24 years, was due to step…
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