Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1316 EAT on Tuesday 2 September 2025 Police in Arua City have arrested six Congolese nationals suspected of dealing in counterfeit US currency, while several of their alleged accomplices remain at large. Six Congolese nationals were arrested in Arua City on Friday evening after allegedly attempting to exchange…
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KCCA Councillors’ Active Open Door For Ham’s Control of Nakivubo Channel
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1152 EAT on Tuesday 2 September 2025 Kampala residents awoke to the unexpected sight of the Nakivubo Channel cordoned off by businessman Hamis Kiggundu, prompting Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago to swiftly place the blame. Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago accused opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) councillors at Kampala Capital…
Suspected Shooter Claims Kikandwa Businessman Was Killed Accidentally
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1545 EAT on Friday 29 August 2025 Suspected in Herman Kiyaga’s Killing Tells Police the Businessman was Not the Intended Target in Robbery Gerald Muyingo, the alleged shooter in the killing of businessman Herman Kiyaga, reportedly confessed to police that the fatal shooting was unintentional. Muyingo was arrested…
Speaker Anita Among Elected NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female)
Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 00:40 EAT, on Thursday, 28 August 2025. LSpeaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, has been elected as the NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), defeating the incumbent, First Deputy Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga. The victory marks a significant milestone for Speaker Among, further cementing her…
Health Risks Hidden in Uganda’s Popular Snacks
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1322 EAT on Wednesday 27 August 2025 On the bustling streets of Kampala, fried snacks are ubiquitous—cheap, quick, and irresistibly convenient. From golden chapatis and crispy deep-fried cassava to stacks of packaged biscuits in corner shops, they’re a daily staple for millions. Behind the irresistible appeal of Uganda’s most…
Environment Alarm Raised Over Cage Fish Farming in Lake Victoria
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1142 EAT on Monday 25 August 2025 A new scientific review has raised serious concerns about the environmental impact of cage fish farming in Lake Victoria, warning that the practice is depleting native fish stocks and could trigger a long-term ecological crisis. The review, titled “Environmental Impacts of Cage…
Uganda Nears First Oil Production as CNOOC Completes 15 Wells at Kingfisher
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1056 EAT on Monday 25 August 2025 “Uganda has moved a step closer to producing its first oil, following the successful drilling of 15 wells by CNOOC Uganda Limited at the Kingfisher oil field in Kikuube District.” “With only 16 wells remaining before full-scale production, the milestone marks a…
Isak Ruled Out of Liverpool Clash as Uganda Make Historic CHAN Quarterfinals
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1523 EAT on Friday 22 August 2025 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe remains optimistic that Alexander Isak can be reintegrated into the squad, despite the striker publicly declaring that his relationship with the club “cannot continue.” Isak broke his silence midweek in a strongly worded Instagram post, accusing the…
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