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Masindi District leadership has been thrown into early controversy after the removal of its Vice Chairperson over claims that he did not meet the minimum academic qualifications required by law, sparking debate about vetting processes in Masindi District. The decision was confirmed during an extraordinary council meeting on June 11, 2026, where Chairperson Patrick Wobusobozi said Vice Chairperson Cleophas Bigirwa was found not to hold the required Senior Six certificate or its equivalent as required under Uganda’s Local Governments Act. He explained that the issue was uncovered during a routine verification exercise linked to payroll and document authentication. Wobusobozi said…
The High Court in Kampala has awarded Shs100 million in general damages to a law student after finding that Uganda Christian University (UCU) acted unfairly and irrationally in handling the transfer of her academic credits from King’s College London. In a judgment delivered on Friday through the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS), Civil Division Judge Bernard Namanya ruled that the university breached the student’s legitimate expectation and failed to follow fair administrative procedures. The court found that UCU initially admitted Samantha Mwesigye on the basis of transferred credits from King’s College London but later reversed that position as…
Ugandans were surprised on Friday after many users reported being able to access Facebook without using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), raising speculation that the government may have lifted the platform’s nearly six-year restriction. Reports of restored access quickly spread across social media, with users on different mobile and internet networks saying they could open Facebook normally for the first time since the platform was blocked in January 2021. The development was welcomed by many internet users, while others questioned whether the change was permanent or the result of a temporary technical adjustment. Among the first government officials to comment…
Fresh debate has erupted on social media after alleged WhatsApp messages linked to individuals involved in the long-running court battle surrounding Pastor Robert Kayanja surfaced online, raising questions about whether the conversations could affect the ongoing case. The screenshots, which have been widely shared across various platforms, contain allegations relating to alleged sexual misconduct. In some of the exchanges, individuals appear to discuss health concerns, claims of harm, and efforts to obtain medical records. The messages have attracted significant public attention, although their authenticity has not been independently verified. Legal observers say the leaked conversations would only become relevant to…
Kampala Metropolitan Police has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery in which more than UGX 45 million was stolen from officials of Riverside Forex Bureau last month. According to police, the robbery occurred on May 6, 2026, when the manager of Riverside Forex Bureau and a colleague left Bunga Trading Centre carrying USD 13,000 on a motorcycle. The pair intended to exchange the money into Uganda shillings. After successfully completing the transaction at a forex bureau along Kampala Road, they were reportedly intercepted by armed assailants riding motorcycles in Nsambya. The attackers robbed them of UGX 45,184,600 before…
When we hear of Kenya, we think of Maasai Mara, Maasai and Samburu tribes, etc. Undoubtedly, Maasai Mara is a spectacular national reserve and Maasai tribe is popular. However, up north near the Kenya-Ethiopia border, lies a completely different topography with a near-extinct tribe. Up there, the El Molo tribe is struggling to exist on the shores of Lake Turkana. The community survives on fishing on lake Turkana using hand made harpoons from acacia roots and fishing nets made from doum palm fiber. They use fishing raft made from doum palm logs. The El molo construct their rounded huts on…
Community leaders in eastern Uganda have resolved an unusual domestic dispute involving a 46-year-old woman who was living with both her husband and her boyfriend in a single-bedroom house, according to reports from local media. Judith Babirye had been living with Steven Orwenyi for approximately 10 months after believing her husband, Isaac Omoding, had died, the Daily Monitor reported . The situation changed on May 3, 2026, when Omoding returned to their village in Kagoma Town Council, Jinja District . “When Omoding returned, I could not deny him access to the house. I informed Orwenyi about the situation and decided…
A boda boda cyclist has been found dead months after he was reported missing in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. According to reports, the cyclist is believed to have been killed by individuals suspected of stealing motorcycles. He reportedly disappeared while carrying out his daily work, leaving family members, friends, and fellow riders searching for answers. Despite efforts to trace his whereabouts, no information emerged for a long period. The search came to a tragic end when human remains believed to be his were discovered in a secluded area. Reports indicate that the body had decomposed significantly by the time it was…
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the body. It helps remove toxins, supports digestion, and stores important nutrients. When it becomes swollen due to conditions such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, or infections, the body often sends warning signals that should not be ignored. One of the first places where discomfort may appear is the upper right side of the abdomen. Since the liver sits in this area, swelling can create a feeling of pressure, fullness, or a dull ache beneath the ribs. Some people notice the discomfort more after meals. A swollen liver can also cause…
The National Drug Authority (NDA) has raided a herbal medicine manufacturing facility in Kampala and arrested two individuals over suspected illegal drug production activities. The operation was carried out by NDA enforcement officers following intelligence reports that the facility was allegedly producing and distributing herbal products without meeting the required regulatory standards. Authorities say the suspects were found operating a manufacturing line that is now under investigation for possible violations of Uganda’s drug and health regulations. During the raid, officers reportedly recovered various production materials, packaging equipment, containers, and substances believed to have been used in the manufacture of herbal…