Suspected motor-cycle thief lynched after 20- kilometer chase 

The suspect ran towards Namagabi ward and as the mob chased him, he forcefully entered a rented...

Anxiety as NFA moves to evict five villages

NFA Executive Director, Mr Tom Okello said he was not aware about the pending eviction in...

Makerere to resume issuing customised graduation gowns

When contacted yesterday, the Academic Registrar, Prof Buyinza Mukadasi, confirmed that the...

Uganda’s trade deficit narrows by 32.2%

Asia and the Middle East generally remain 2nd and 3rd top destinations for Uganda’s exports

Karole Kasita succumbs to pressure, clears debt with Mudra

By Ahmad Muto Early this month, singer and songwriter Mudra revealed that singer Karole Kasita, a good friend of his, was bad at paying…

How it went down at ‘Rabbit On The Pulpit’ book launch

By Hussein Kiganda The launch of an anthology titled Rabbit On The Pulpit by Bernard M. Mujuni took place at the National Theatre on…

DP raises red flag over differing school reopening dates

The Democratic Party (DP) has urged the Ministry of Education and Sports to come up with proper guidelines on learners’ holidays and the date they are expected to report back to school. Schools broke off for holidays on Friday last week after the completion of second term. Speaking to journalists at the party’s headquarters in Kampala, the president of DP’s youth wing, Ismael Kirya, noted that they have received complaints from parents, especially from private schools over differing holiday and report-back schedules. He said some schools’ holidays will last for one and half weeks, others two weeks, while others a month, which he says is not right, arguing that it will cause a crisis to both learners and the parents. […]

Ugandan prosecutors charge man with ‘aggravated homosexuality’

Man, 20, charged under anti-LGBTQ+ law introduced this year with offence punishable by death

Ugandan prosecutors have charged a man with “aggravated homosexuality” under anti-LGBTQ+ legislation introduced this year that makes the offence punishable by death.

The law – considered one of the harshest of its kind in the world – also includes penalties for consensual same-sex relations of up to life in prison.

Airtel share price set at Shs100

Telecommunication firm, Airtel Uganda says it had set the price for its initial public offering at Shs100 a share, ahead of its listing on the Uganda stock market exchange in early October this year. Airtel Uganda’s managing director, Mr. Manoj Murali says the company is offering 8 billion shares worth Shs800 billion. He says the company aims to raise Shs800 billion by selling a 20% stake to drive its expansion plans. “Airtel has established itself as the most innovative cellular mobile network operator in Uganda by introducing many firsts in the country’s telecommunication market. The Initial Public Offer will see eight billion shares existing ordinary shares of the company making 20% of the company made available and it will be […]

At least 183 killed in clashes in Ethiopia’s Amhara – UN

By AFP At least 183 people have been killed since July in clashes in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, the United Nations said Tuesday as it appealed for the killings, violence and rights abuses to end. Tension in the northern region ratcheted up this year after the end of a devastating war in the neighbouring region of Tigray that also drew in fighters from Amhara. “We are very concerned by the deteriorating human rights situation in some regions of Ethiopia,” UN Human Rights Office spokeswoman Marta Hurtado told reporters in Geneva. “In Amhara region, following a flare-up in clashes between the Ethiopian military and the regional Fano militia, and the declaration of a state of emergency on August 4, the situation worsened […]

A neon street rave, hidden tourism gems and more in Kasese during Tusker Lite marathon weekend

As the excitement builds for next weekend’s Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon scheduled for September 2 in Kasese, participants can look forward to lots of thrilling activities beyond the race track. With the flag-off scheduled for the crack of dawn at 6:30 am, the marathon promises to be a one that will leave everyone breathless, […]

Victoria University to host Zimbabwean motivational speaker Maponga Joshua III

Victoria University is gearing up to host the highly acclaimed Zimbabwean motivational speaker, social entrepreneur, and musician, Maponga Joshua III, on the university premises in Kampala this Wednesday. He arrived in the country on Monday. Maponga, distinguished for his role as a prominent Pan Africanist and philosopher, is poised to take center stage at the […]

Yumbe schools bear brunt of staff recruitment ban

One teacher handles about 100 learners, above the standard ratio of 50 learners in primary and...

Museveni extends arms amnesty period

The move comes at a time the army has intensified its sensitisation efforts in communities

Our quest for self determination must be greater than the quest for donor funding

The fact that gay rights seem to be put high above other rights creates suspicion as to whether...

Museveni pardons 200 convicts

President Museveni used his prerogative of mercy powers given to him under the Constitution to...

A review of Musaazi Namiti’s wacky thoughts on the Almighty God

If one wants to realise the power of God, he or she needs to realise that whatever He commanded...

Radio goes off air as Bobi visits Mbarara

Mr Kyagulanyi was hosted on Endigyito Radio 88.3 fm yesterday in Mbarara City. But shortly...

Stick to our cultural family values, Ssabanyala tells subjects 

The Ssabanyala, who described gay acts as “primitive” asked his subjects to stand firm with...

NUP responds to police guidelines, blames Force for chaos at rallies

Instead, he said, because of the state-inspired violence against their supporters, chaotic...