Author: Onion
The Mwanga II Magistrates Court on Thursday heard testimony from police digital forensic investigator Enock Kanene, who told court that investigators recovered deleted messages and videos allegedly connected to Pastor Robert Kayanja and one of the accused persons in the ongoing criminal trial. The session, presided over by Magistrate Adam Byarugaba, began with discussions surrounding accused person Kagolo Martin, who had earlier failed to appear in court. Defense lawyer Hamfrey Tumwesigye explained that his client had been arrested by KCCA enforcement officers during an operation in Kampala, preventing him from attending the previous hearing. State prosecutor Jonathan Muwaganya questioned the…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially opened the 10th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2026) at Speke Resort Munyonyo, using the event to promote Uganda’s tourism industry, economic progress, and the country’s ability to manage public health threats. Speaking to tourism stakeholders, investors, and international delegates, Museveni addressed concerns surrounding the recent Ebola outbreak, assuring visitors that the situation remains under control and should not cause panic. The President explained that Ebola spreads mainly through direct physical contact and emphasized that early detection, reporting, and treatment are key in preventing wider transmission. “I saw many people…
Police in Luuka District are investigating the sudden death of a 50-year-old man who collapsed and died during an intimate encounter in a bush area in Bukooma Sub-county, in an incident that has left residents in shock. The deceased has been identified as Simon Kalamu, a resident of Namulanda Village in Namulanda Parish. Reports indicate that the incident happened on the evening of May 18, 2026, at around 9:00pm. According to preliminary information from Busoga North Police, Kalamu met a 40-year-old woman from the same area before the two reportedly moved into a nearby bush where they engaged in sexual…
Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is at the center of one of Uganda’s biggest political stories this year after security agencies reportedly raided her homes and took away several luxury vehicles, cash, electronics, and other property during ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and unexplained wealth. The operation, which was carried out by a joint security team, attracted massive public attention after videos of expensive cars being towed from her residences started circulating online. Security personnel were seen heavily deployed around her homes in Nakasero and Kigo as detectives searched the properties for several hours. Among the vehicles reportedly seized…
KAMPALA – The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has announced that the dissemination of the Uganda Harmonised Integrated Survey Report, scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, will no longer be attended physically but will instead be streamed live on television and online platforms. In a public statement issued on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, UBOS said the decision was taken following the Ebola disease outbreak reported in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the statement signed by UBOS Executive Director Dr. Chris N. Mukiza, the report dissemination will be broadcast live on UBC TV, NBS TV, NTV, BBS TV, TV…
As speculation intensifies within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) over who should occupy the position of Deputy Speaker in the next Parliament, growing rumors suggesting that Thomas Tayebwa could once again be fronted for the position are already stirring discontent among sections of party loyalists and mobilizers across the country. Many within the party believe that overlooking Lydia Wanyoto Mutende for the influential seat would not only be unfair, but also politically insensitive, especially considering her unmatched loyalty, service record, and relentless grassroots mobilization for President Yoweri Museveni and the NRM throughout the past year. For most of 2025,…
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has reassured travelers and the international community that Uganda remains safe for travel despite recent Ebola reports linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a press release issued on May 19, 2026, UTB said Uganda has only recorded two isolated imported Ebola cases involving Congolese nationals who entered the country from the DRC. According to the statement, one patient passed away and was later repatriated, while the second patient is currently undergoing treatment under the supervision of the Ministry of Health. UTB emphasized that there is currently no local transmission or community infection within…
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has officially thrown its weight behind Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa for the position of Deputy Speaker in the upcoming 12th Parliament. The announcement was made by Chief of Defence Forces and PLU chairman Muhoozi Kainerugaba through a statement issued on Tuesday, where he revealed that the decision followed consultations with President Yoweri Museveni, whom he referred to as the Commander-in-Chief. “On the issue of Deputy Speaker, after getting guidance from the Commander-in-Chief, all PLU MPs and PLU leaning MPs will support Rt. Honourable Thomas Tayebwa for that position. Congratulations Rt. Honourable,” Muhoozi stated. The endorsement marks another major…
A group of lawyers, court brokers, and officials from the Judiciary has reportedly shared amongst themselves the Shs1.6 billion meant for former employees of the defunct Uganda Electricity Board (UEB), this publication has learnt. The money in question was released on March 3, this year, to the account of one of the claimants, Mr Horace Patrick Kitongo, in Stanbic Bank, Number: 9030001233210. The development followed a January 18, 2024, Court Order where the Judiciary was directed to pay back Shs1,687,471,042, the security for costs that arose from a tax matter where the former employees of UEB challenged the Uganda Revenue…
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…