Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1408 EAT on Friday 25 July 2025 Agnes Nandutu, the former Minister for Karamoja Affairs, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday to continue her defence in the iron sheets scandal. She is accused of mishandling property—specifically iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. In an unsworn…
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Young Kadama Dies by Suicide After Discovering Parents Spent Her 3 Years of Saudi Arabia Earnings
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1805 EAT on Wednesday 23 July 2025 The community of Mukono is in shock following the tragic death of Brenda Tuhaise, a young woman who died by suicide shortly after returning home from Saudi Arabia. Brenda had spent three years working as a domestic worker—often referred to as…
TickTocker Briton Kasule Arrested After Boasting About Power Theft
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1208 EAT on Wednesday 23 July 2025 Briton Kasule, a 27-year-old TikTok content creator known by the alias Christian Sythn, has been arrested after posting a viral video in which he openly admitted to illegally reconnecting electricity to his home—and even offered to help his neighbours do the…
President Museveni to Officially Launch CHAN 2024 Uganda chapter at kololo
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1145 EAT on Wednesday 23 July 2025 President Yoweri Museveni is set to officiate the launch of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Uganda Chapter on Friday, July 25, at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, as the country intensifies preparations to co-host the prestigious continental tournament. The announcement was…
Iron Sheets Scandal Takes Toll on Kitutu, Nandutu in NRM Primaries
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1225 EAT on Monday 21 July 2025 The fallout from the Karamoja iron sheets scandal has dealt a significant blow to former Karamoja Affairs Ministers Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, both of whom suffered heavy losses in the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries. In…
Court Maintains Ban on Live Broadcast of Pastor Kayanja Sodomy Case
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1155 EAT on Monday 21 July 2025 The High Court in Kampala has upheld a lower court’s decision to block live media coverage of the ongoing trial of nine individuals accused of providing false information to police in a case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja. Justice David Matovu ruled…
U.S. Impose Visa Restrictions on Ugandans: Key Detailes Revealed
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0003 EAT on Sunday 20 July 2025 As of July 8, 2025, the United States has revised its visa issuance policy for Ugandan nationals applying for tourism and travel visas. The new policy limits visas to single entry and a validity of three months from the date of…
Entertainment: Miki Wine Denies Targeting Bebe Cool in New Song
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1302 EAT on Friday 18 July 2025 *Singer Mikie Wine has addressed growing speculation surrounding his latest track, “Zuena,” a remake of Ragga Dee’s popular hit “Oyagala Cash.” The song tells the story of a woman named Zuena who breaks the artist’s heart, choosing money and fame over…
