Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1455 EAT on Friday 15 August 2025 Four Arrested in Kakumiro for Presenting Forged Academic Papers During UPDF Recruitment Four individuals have been arrested in Kakumiro District for allegedly presenting forged academic documents during the ongoing Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise. The arrests were made on…
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Police Decline to Release CCTV Details in Seeta High School Drowning Case
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1711 EAT on Thursday 14 August 2025 Police Withhold CCTV Footage in Seeta High Drowning Case, Citing Active Investigation Kevin Nsamba, a 21-year-old Senior Six student, is reported to have drowned in the swimming pool at Seeta High School on Sunday, August 3. In a statement, the school…
Museveni, El-Sisi Pledge Stronger Economic Ties at Egypt–Uganda Business Forum
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Updated at 1621 EAT on Thursday 14th May 2025 Cairo, Egypt — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for deeper economic cooperation between Uganda and Egypt, urging both nations to leverage their historic connection through the River Nile to unlock greater trade and investment opportunities. Speaking…
Acts of kindness: Why Uganda is Among the World’s Most Generous Nations
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1213 EAT on Wednesday 13 August 2025 On a warm Sunday morning in Kampala, offering baskets quietly pass from hand to hand down the pews of packed churches.People drop in coins, worn banknotes, and sometimes a sealed envelope. For many Ugandans, the act is as instinctive as prayer—more…
Kiteezi Crisis One Year Later: Fresh Garbage still piling Up
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1152 EAT on Wednesday 13 August 2025 “Under a pale moon on the night of August 9, 2024, most of Kiteezi slept in uneasy silence.” By dawn, parts of the village had vanished. In the early hours before sunrise, the towering mountain of garbage that had loomed over…
Besigye’s Bail Denied Again,Treason Trial Accelerated
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1430 EAT on Tuesday 12 August 2025. The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bail application filed by veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale. The two are facing treason charges related to alleged activities aimed at overthrowing the government. Justice Emmanuel…
US Embassy Investigates Death of American Citizen in Entebbe Police Custody
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1254 EAT on Monday 11 August 2025 The U.S. Embassy in Kampala has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one of its citizens, Eric Nkusi, who died while in police custody at Entebbe Police Station. Nkusi, who also had roots in Burundi, was arrested…
Phaneroo Marks 11th Anniversary with Grand Celebration
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1234 EAT on Monday 11 August 2025 Kampala, Uganda – August 10, 2025 — Thousands gathered on Saturday to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Phaneroo Ministries International, marking over a decade of spiritual impact, transformative teaching, and global outreach. Held at Phaneroo grounds in Naguru, the celebration brought…
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