Author: Onion
James Musinguzi, the Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, has emerged as one of Uganda’s most respected conservation leaders, earning recognition for his contribution to wildlife protection, environmental education, and tourism development. With more than 20 years of experience in conservation and public administration, Dr. Musinguzi has played a central role in strengthening Uganda’s wildlife sector both locally and internationally. Before joining UWA, he served for nearly two decades at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre, commonly known as UWEC, where he rose from Education Officer to Executive Director. During his leadership at UWEC, the institution underwent major transformation…
Security agencies on Saturday conducted a search operation at the residence of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among as part of ongoing investigations into alleged corruption, illicit enrichment, and money laundering. The operation, led by officers from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), involved personnel from the Uganda Police Force, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and the Police Forensics Department. Security deployment around the residence reportedly intensified from mid-afternoon, with multiple patrol vehicles and armed officers stationed at the premises. Investigators are said to be gathering evidence linked to allegations surrounding Among’s financial dealings and accumulated wealth. Authorities had not…
A young woman has left social media users laughing after sharing a hilarious story about her roommate waking up heartbroken over a dream in which she had allegedly married a poor man. According to her, the roommate was found early in the morning quietly kneeling in silence, appearing deeply troubled. Concerned by the unusual scene, her friend asked her in Luganda, “Atte gwe Obadeki?” loosely translated as “What is wrong with you?” To her surprise, the roommate revealed that she had dreamed about being married to a very poor man, something that reportedly left her emotional and visibly upset even…
Police in Amolatar District have arrested a 30-year-old woman accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old Senior One student after allegedly hiding him in her house for nearly two weeks. According to the Amolatar District Police Commander, Mr John Mafabi, the incident happened at Alemere Trading Centre in Awelo Sub-county, where the suspect is said to have lured the teenager into her home. The boy, who studies at Akalo Secondary School in Kole District, had reportedly been helping his father sell meat at a butchery before he disappeared under unclear circumstances. Police said his sudden disappearance caused panic among family members,…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly backed Defence Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth for Speaker of Parliament, throwing fuel on the battle for control of the 12th Parliament and confirming a bitter falling out between the powerful Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) and incumbent Speaker Anita Annet Among. In a string of charged posts on X Friday morning, Muhoozi named Oboth Oboth as his pick for Speaker, putting an end to days of speculation that had been building since his increasingly pointed attacks on the current parliamentary leadership. “He has been the best Minister in our government…
Residents of Sunton area in Kasarani, Nairobi County, are in deep shock following the brutal murder of a house manager inside her employer’s home on Tuesday, May 12. The victim, whose identity is yet to be made public, had been working for a couple in the neighborhood. Reports suggest that tension rose after the wife, Julian Mwangi, discovered her husband was allegedly having an affair with the domestic worker. The situation is said to have caused repeated disagreements between the couple before the matter turned violent. Neighbors reported hearing a loud commotion and screams for help throughout the night, but many…
Kyambogo University is mourning the death of a third-year student who was found dead in his hostel room on Wednesday, with the cause of death confirmed as an undetected heart condition. Kamugisha Brighton, a Bachelor of Textiles and Apparel Design student attached to Kulubya Hall, was found lifeless in his room. Police responded to the scene and transported his body to the City Mortuary for a post-mortem examination, which established that he died of Hypertrophic Heart Disease, a condition affecting the heart muscle that frequently goes undetected in young people. In a death announcement dated May 14, 2026, Dean of…
A 15-year-old primary school girl was found hanging from a mango tree outside her family home in Bukedea district on Thursday morning, hours after she was disciplined by her mother for coming home late. Mary Imongot, a primary six pupil at Kakori Primary School, was discovered by community members at around 6 am in Kakori village, Kabarwa sub-county. According to relatives, the events that led to her death began on Wednesday, May 13, when Imongot left home for the weekly market without telling her mother, Mary Ikiding, and did not return until late in the evening. At around 7 pm,…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has suspended on-street parking along major sections of Kampala Road and Jinja Road in a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving mobility within the city centre. In a public notice issued on May 13, 2026, KCCA announced that vehicle parking along Kampala and Jinja roads, stretching from the Entebbe Road junction to the Jinja Road and Yusuf Lule junction near Kitgum House, has officially been suspended with immediate effect. According to the authority, the decision was made to improve traffic flow, enhance safety for road users, and support better movement within Kampala’s…
Fresh drama has erupted inside the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) after angry mobilizers in Rukungiri accused Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture and Local People Peace Rugambwa of failing to pay them campaign allowances allegedly amounting to more than Shs200 million. The controversy has quickly turned into one of the most talked-about political stories in southwestern Uganda, with reports claiming Rugambwa has allegedly gone into hiding after furious mobilizers threatened protests and demanded immediate payment. According to the mobilizers, Rugambwa personally recruited them during the 2026 general election campaigns to conduct door-to-door mobilization for President Yoweri Museveni and other NRM…