Author: Aijuka Peter
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has refused to grant bail to Ethiopian national Tigist Ayalew, who is facing charges of fraud involving Shs917 million in a disputed land deal. On Thursday, Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi ruled that the sureties presented by Ayalew were not sufficient to guarantee her appearance in court if she were released on bail. “I have considered the gravity of the offense and without going into the legality of the case. Considering that the accused is a non-Ugandan who the state considers as a flight risk, she ought to bring better sureties,” Mr Kayizzi said. The…
Kampala, Uganda – The suspension of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth elections has raised growing concerns among aspiring leaders, with Mercy Kanyesigye, the NRM National Female Youth MP candidate for 2026–2031, urging the party’s top organs to swiftly conclude the disrupted process. Her remarks followed Wednesday’s decision by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who also serves as the NRM National Chairperson, to suspend elections for the National Youth League and Youth Members of Parliament. The move came after chaotic scenes disrupted the Delegates Conference held at Kololo. By Wednesday morning, security forces had restored calm, and other Central Executive Committee…
Ugandan businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has added his voice to the growing calls for the removal of visa restrictions within Africa. He believes that a single African passport would change the way Africans trade, travel, and connect with each other, saying such a move could open the continent to new opportunities in business and integration. “As a successful African businessman, I strongly believe that a single passport and visa-free Africa will transform the way we trade, travel and communicate. Imagine engaging with 1.2 billion people in Africa directly for business,” said Sudhir, the Chairman of the Ruparelia Group and Uganda’s…
Mukono, Uganda. A Trinity bus collided with a commuter train this morning at the Namumira Railway Crossing along Katosi Road in Mukono District. The accident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m., according to eyewitnesses. Fortunately, early reports indicate that no lives were lost in the incident. Uganda Railways Corporation has confirmed that no passengers on the train sustained injuries. Railway Police swiftly arrested the bus driver at the scene. Authorities have not yet released an official statement by the time of this report. The collision forced the locomotive to derail while departing Mukono for Kampala, leading to the suspension of all…
Uganda’s wealthiest man, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has once again secured the top position on the Forbes Africa Billionaires List for 2025, strengthening his legacy as the country’s richest individual. With an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion, Sudhir continues to dominate Uganda’s economic sphere through his vast empire under the Ruparelia Group, covering real estate, banking, insurance, education, floriculture, and hospitality. Despite the highly publicized closure of Crane Bank in 2017, Sudhir’s resilience has kept his ventures strong, anchored by landmark properties such as Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kabira Country Club, Speke Apartments, Bukoto Heights, Pearl Business Park, and Tagore Living.…
A Ugandan woman identified as Sonia has sadly passed away just five days after returning to Kampala, following four years of working abroad as a kadama (domestic worker). According to unconfirmed reports, Sonia’s death is suspected to have been the result of poisoning. It is alleged that the very person she entrusted with her hard-earned salary during her years of service abroad may have been behind the act. Sources claim that this individual picked her up from Entebbe International Airport upon her arrival. On their way, they reportedly stopped at a restaurant in Entebbe, not knowing it could have been…
The shocking murder of David and Deborah Mutanga, an elderly couple from Entebbe, has taken a dramatic turn after police arrested one suspect linked to the case. The killings, which occurred in July 2025, shook the community and left many residents fearful and angry. The couple were well known for their kindness and involvement in local activities, making the crime even more heartbreaking. Authorities said the arrest came after Uganda Police announced a UGX 50 million reward for anyone who could provide information on the suspects seen in a disturbing video connected to the murder. The bounty prompted numerous tips,…
Uganda’s top businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is being praised for his continued efforts to promote the country as one of the best places for investors. As Uganda works to become a strong economic hub in East Africa, Sudhir’s long record, his strong voice in the private sector, and his success story have given confidence to both new and returning investors. For many years he has used his wide business empire in real estate, banking, hospitality, insurance, and education to show what Uganda can offer. His projects have changed the look of Kampala and at the same time shown that Uganda…
Panic swept through Sports Pro Hostel (Lower), a residence for Kyambogo University students, after a suspected gas cylinder explosion ripped through the building Monday evening. The hostel, which accommodates around 150 students, saw at least 10 rooms destroyed in the blast. While no fatalities have been reported, five students are battling serious injuries. One female student was left with catastrophic wounds to her hands and legs, with doctors fighting to save her limbs. A male student was rushed to hospital after bleeding profusely, while the hostel’s security guard sustained severe facial injuries that witnesses described as “life-changing.” Authorities swiftly evacuated…
Police at Kajjansi have arrested a white foreigner suspected of planting fake bomb threats, along with a boda-boda rider, after two institutions at Quality Supermarket in Lubowa were targeted. The affected places were Absa Bank and Guild Forex Bureau, both located along Entebbe Road. The suspects are accused of delivering letters that claimed a pipe bomb had been placed at the entrances. The letters demanded a ransom of more than 630 million shillings, broken down into 120,000 US dollars, 20,000 British pounds, 20,000 euros, and 30 million shillings. Investigations showed that the boda rider, identified as 30-year-old Madi Muteta, was…