Current Affairs
Kaddunabbi Asks Court to Quash Report that Accused Him of Financial Impropriety
The Former Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), Ibrahim Lubega Kaddunabbi, has asked the High Court to quash an Auditor
Read More »Wangadya Says Museveni Did Not Accept Her Resignation
Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya has told Parliament that she remains in office despite an earlier notice of resignation, saying the appointing authority
Read More »Muslim Lawyers Question Video Linking Magara Murder to Islam
The Uganda Muslim Lawyers’ Association (UMLAS) has questioned the circumstances surrounding the release and circulation of a video in which one of the convicts in the Susan Magara murder case allegedly links the crimes to Islamic teachings.
Read More »UNICEF, Busoga Kingdom Partner to Fight Teenage Pregnancies
UNICEF and Busoga Kingdom have formalised a partnership to improve the welfare of children in the Busoga sub-region, with a major focus on reducing teenage pregnancies, child marriages and school dropout among girls.
Read More »Parliament Orders URC Boss to Face CID
In a significant escalation of oversight, Parliament has mandated the Managing Director of the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) to provide a statement to the Cri
Read More »Wangadya Blames Commissioners for Smear Campaign
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson, Mariam Fauzat Wangadya, broke down in tears on Thursday while appearing before t
Read More »Netherlands Commits USD 16 Million For Youth Empowerment
The Kingdom of the Netherlands has pledged USD 16 million to the Strengthening Adolescents and Youth Rights and Empowerment (SAY Plus+) program
Read More »Funding Constraints Stall Gov’t Graduate Scholarship, Loan Plan
The government's plan to extend scholarships and student loans to postgraduate students has stalled, with education officials citing inadequate funding as the biggest obstacle to supporting students seeking master's and doctoral qualifications.
Read More »Muslims With Wealth Above Shs2.4 Million Must Pay Zakat, UMSC Announces
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has set the Zakat Nisab for 2026 at UGX 2.4 million, meaning Muslims whose qualifying wealth equals or e
Read More »EC Warns Unregistered Residents Against Turning Up for Village Elections
The Electoral Commission has warned residents whose names do not appear on the relevant village registers that they will not be allowed to participate in the Village Women’s Committee ele
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Masaka Police Reopen Old Murder Files After Arrest of Suspected Serial Killer
Police in Greater Masaka have reopened files on a series of murders dating back to 2012 following the arrest of a man identified as Fred Mujulizi, a suspected serial killer who has been on the police wanted list for more than a decade.
