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…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1628 EAT on Thursday 23 April 2026 One man has been killed and another critically injured after they were electrocuted on Tuesday afternoon while pruning a neem tree that had grown into live power lines in Matany Town Council, Napak District. The deceased has been identified as Teko,…

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1153 EAT on Wednesday 22 April 2026 Parliament on Tuesday passed the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 into law, after rejecting a government proposal to introduce an 8% tax on imported software. Input tax credit refers to tax paid on business purchases that can be deducted when calculating…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1020 EAT on Tuesday 21 April 2026 The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Henry Gavin Mukalazi, a medical graduate of King Ceasor University, who had sued the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) after being denied deployment for internship. Mukalazi, who graduated with a Bachelor…