Police have arrested nine high-ranking government officials, including top personnel from the Ministry of Finance, in connection with the infamous Bank of Uganda heist. The suspects were named as part of an ongoing investigation into the fraudulent diversion of millions of dollars meant for international development aid. The case revolves around a payment of $6.134…
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Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in Kampala, Uganda.
The Ministry of Health in Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) in Kampala, following verification from three National Reference Laboratories. This marks the eighth Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The index case, identified as a 32-year-old male nurse from Mulago National Referral Hospital (NRH), sought treatment at multiple healthcare facilities…
Court Asked to Issue Arrest Warrant for Uganda Law Society President .
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has been urged to issue an arrest warrant for the President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, after he failed to appear in court to answer charges of indecent assault. Earlier, Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi had issued criminal summons against Ssemakadde, requiring him to appear before the…
Lightning Strike Leaves 12 Kirinya Prison Inmates Hospitalized.
On January 26, 2025, a sudden lightning strike at Kirinya Prison left 12 inmates hospitalized, with three of them suffering from serious burns. The incident occurred while the prisoners were attending general Sunday prayers at the facility. According to reliable sources, the lightning struck as the inmates gathered for their regular religious service, causing…
UNEB Directs Schools to Clear Arrears to Access 2024 PLE Results.
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has instructed all schools with outstanding balances to clear their arrears before they can access the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. UNEB Spokesperson Jennifer Kalule confirmed that the board has identified numerous schools with unpaid invoices, some dating back to as far as 2017. Kalule explained that…
Court Dismisses Common Nuisance Case Against MP Ssemujju and 13 Others.
A Kampala court has dismissed a case of common nuisance against Kira Municipality Member of Parliament, Ssemujju Nganda, and 13 other members of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction. The case stemmed from an incident that occurred on August 5, 2024, when the group, including Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, marched to…
Former RDCs, RCCs Cry Foul Over Unmet Promises, Cite Unfair Treatment and Sectarianism.
The National Former RDCs, RCCs, and Deputies Association has expressed deep concerns over unmet promises regarding resettlement packages, highlighting that many of their members continue to suffer despite the government’s earlier assurances. In a recent conference, members of the association raised a variety of issues, with a particular focus on what they described as…
2024 PLE Results to Be Released This Week.
The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) is set to release the results for the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) this week. According to a source within the board, the First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Ms. Janet Kataha Museveni, is expected to announce the results on Thursday, as scheduled. A total of 798,763…
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