Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1504 EAT on Friday 23 October 2026 Police have arrested 196 suspects in operations targeting crime hotspots across Kampala and surrounding areas, recovering suspected narcotic substances, pangas and other items. Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy public relations officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, said the arrests were made in Kabalagala,…
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S.4 student dies in fall from mango tree in Bugweri
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1549 EAT On Thursday 22 October 2026 A 17-year-old student of Nkutu Memorial Secondary School has died after falling from a mango tree at his home in Busesa, Bugweri District, eastern Uganda. Moses Mabinda reportedly returned from school and exchanged pleasantries with his parents before climbing a mango…
Apostle Grace Lubega says encounter with God gives believers lasting impact
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1540 EAT on Thursday 22 October 2026 RWANDA — Apostle Grace Lubega has urged Christians to seek a deeper encounter with God, saying genuine spiritual transformation goes beyond understanding God to allowing His character to be expressed through their lives. Preaching during the Day One service in Rwanda on…
Tayebwa warns underperforming parliamentary committees of funding cuts
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1248 EAT on Wednesday 21 October 2026 Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has warned that parliamentary committees that fail to meet their reporting obligations risk losing funding, saying allocations will be tied to performance and accountability. Addressing MPs during Tuesday afternoon’s plenary sitting, Tayebwa said several committees had failed…
Uganda Airlines to launch Entebbe-Accra route next week.
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1107 EAT on Wednesday 21 October 2026 Uganda Airlines will launch flights between Entebbe and Accra, Ghana, next Tuesday as it expands its regional network ahead of the planned introduction of the Entebbe-Kigali route. The two routes will bring the national carrier’s network to 19 destinations across Africa,…
Iganga businessman arrested for faking Shs 5m robbery
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1205 EAT on Tuesday 20 October 2026 Police in Iganga have arrested businessman Mawazi Waiswa for allegedly fabricating an aggravated robbery in which he claimed to have lost Shs 4.7 million. Waiswa is being held at Iganga Central Police Station pending further investigations and possible prosecution, according to…
Court remands two over alleged PLE registration fraud
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…
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…
