Author: Onion
Police have arrested four suspects in Lira City after an operation that uncovered a machine allegedly used to manufacture counterfeit United States dollars and fake currency valued at about $9 million (approximately Shs33.7 billion). The operation was carried out in Lira City, where officers recovered the suspected counterfeiting machine along with counterfeit US dollar notes and several vehicle logbooks believed to be linked to the ongoing investigation. According to North Kyoga Regional Police spokesperson Jimmy Patrick Okema, the machine was discovered inside the bedroom of a woman identified only as Sandra, a resident of Ireda Shamda Cell in Lira City…
Thousands of teachers employed by the government will begin earning higher salaries from July 2026 after the Ministry of Public Service unveiled a new salary structure aimed at improving pay across the education sector. The revised salaries, announced by Minister of Public Service Gen. Katumba Wamala, will benefit several categories of teachers, including primary school teachers, graduate arts teachers, primary school headteachers and arts-based secondary school headteachers. While presenting the government’s latest salary review, Gen. Katumba described the teachers’ pay rise as one of the most significant highlights of the latest public service salary enhancement programme. Primary school teachers holding…
Construction of the 20,000-seat Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached an advanced stage, with key works now nearing completion ahead of its expected handover. Most of the major construction activities, including the installation of seats, roofing, interior finishing, and painting, have been substantially completed, giving a clear picture of what will become one of Uganda’s most modern sports facilities. Named in honor of Uganda’s Olympic legend John Akii-Bua, the stadium is being constructed by SAMCO National Construction Company as part of the government’s efforts to improve sports infrastructure across the country. Once completed, the multi-purpose sports complex will…
Eight senior Parliament officials have been charged with embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering as the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) steps up investigations into the alleged misuse of billions of shillings in public funds. The officials were arrested on Thursday after being summoned from the ongoing Members of Parliament induction retreat at Speke Resort Munyonyo. They had been instructed to report to the Inspectorate of Government headquarters to record statements as part of the investigation. When they arrived at the Jubilee House offices, they found a heavy deployment of police and military personnel before they were taken into custody.…
The Inspector General of Government (IGG) has arrested Parliament’s Director of Communication and Public Affairs, Chris Obore, and Head of Finance, Patrick Kunobwa, as investigations into alleged abuse of office and misuse of public funds intensify. IGG Aisha Naluzze is leading a widening probe into current and former officials of Parliament following the exit of former Speaker Anita Among in May 2026. Also arrested on Thursday morning are Daniel Adilo, the Director of Human Resources, and Methods Murebe, the Chief Executive of the Parliamentary Sacco. The officials are being questioned over allegations related to abuse of office and the handling…
Love should make you feel valued, secure, and appreciated. While every relationship goes through challenges, there are times when a partner’s actions consistently fail to match their words. When that happens, it may be worth paying closer attention to the relationship. No single behavior automatically means someone is pretending to love you. However, a pattern of emotional distance, inconsistency, or self-centered behavior can be a sign that the relationship is not built on genuine affection. Here are seven warning signs that could suggest your partner is not fully invested in the relationship. 1. They Rarely Make Time to Talk Healthy…
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has arrested four people during an operation against counterfeit toilet tissue in Kampala, recovering more than 400 cartons of fake and substandard products together with thousands of counterfeit packaging materials. The enforcement exercise was carried out in the city’s Kikuubo business district after UNBS received intelligence from members of the public and complaints from manufacturers of genuine toilet tissue brands about counterfeit products on the market. Officers raided premises at Tesco Plastic Plaza and Justine Arcade along Kikuubo Lane, where they allegedly uncovered a packaging operation used to rebrand unlabelled toilet tissue as…
Kafeero Ssentongo, one of the men who claimed to be a son of the late Kadongo Kamu legend Prince Paul Job Kafeero but was ruled out by a government DNA test, has returned to his home in Fort Portal, where he received a warm welcome from friends following the conclusion of the high-profile paternity dispute. Videos circulating on social media show Ssentongo being greeted by a group of friends shortly after arriving in Fort Portal. The gathering marked his first public appearance since DNA results confirmed he was not biologically related to the late musician. Ssentongo had emerged as one…
Veteran politician and women’s rights advocate Miria Matembe has been released on bail after the Luzira Magistrates Court ruled that she met the legal requirements to remain out of custody while awaiting trial on charges of promoting sectarianism. Magistrate Gloria Apio granted Matembe bail on Tuesday, citing her age, reported health condition and the constitutional principle that every accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The decision came after lengthy court proceedings that saw the matter adjourned twice as the magistrate considered submissions from both the prosecution and the defence. Prosecutors had asked the court to reject the bail…
Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has held talks with the leadership of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda as discussions continue over the closure of the company’s media outlets, including NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor. The meeting took place at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe and brought together NMG owner Rostam Aziz, his son Saam Aziz, and Georgia Mutagaywa, Chief of Staff at Taarifa Limited, the parent company of NMG. Also present were veteran journalist and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) leader Andrew Mwenda and the Acting UPDF Director of Defence Public Information, Col. Chris Magezi.…