Updated bt Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1304 EAT on Thursday 7 May 2026 Unknown gunmen have shot dead a security guard in Gulu City in northern Uganda and fled with his firearm. The deceased has been identified as Ronald Obedi, a guard employed by Samurai Security Protective Services Uganda Ltd. He was stationed at…

Upadetd by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1512 EAT on Wednesday 6 April 2026 Parliament on Tuesday night passed the contentious Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, after nearly eight hours of heated exchanges. The move concluded a swift 20-day legislative process that has drawn scrutiny over Parliament’s ability to exercise independent oversight. The focus now…

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1322 EAT on Tuesday 5 May 2026 The 2021–2026 Cabinet has concluded its term, with ministers directed to hand over office responsibilities to permanent secretaries following their final meeting on Monday. President Yoweri Museveni thanked the outgoing ministers for what he described as a job well done. The administration…

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1417 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 When Vice President Jessica Alupo visited a science museum in Moscow, Russia, last year, she expected a routine tour. Instead, she found herself inside a virtual flight simulator, watching the city’s skyline from above — an experience that, she said, showed how…

Updated by Catherine Asiimwe at 1334 EAT on Thursday 30 April 2026 China has committed US$1 million (about Shs 3.8 billion) to Uganda’s refugee response, in what is described as its first direct humanitarian support to one of the world’s largest refugee-hosting nations. The funds will be disbursed through the Office of the Prime Minister…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1352 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 At least 231 foreign nationals have been arrested by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) following intelligence-led operations conducted in Kampala and Adjumani District this week. Ministry of Internal Affairs spokesperson Simon Peter Mundeyi said the coordinated raids targeted…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1431 EAT on Friday 24 April 2026 The courtroom fell silent as the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum entered its first full week, the gravity of the killings at Ggaba hanging heavily over proceedings. The trial had opened days earlier on a tense note. When Okello appeared before…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1346 EAT on Friday 24 April 2026 Kampala, Uganda — Women with disabilities have been urged to take a more active role in climate action and decision-making processes, as stakeholders call for inclusive approaches to addressing environmental challenges. The call was made during an event organized by Igniteable Foundation…