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Concerned citizens in the Ankole sub-region have called on Members of Parliament to reject the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, warning that it could have far reaching economic and social consequences. The call was made during a “Bin That Bill” protest where participants comprising...

Police have arrested two suspects in an intelligence-led operation targeting a wave of violent robberies by panga-wielding gangs in Kawempe Division and surrounding areas. The operation, conducted on April 21, 2026, along Tula Namere Road in Wakiso District, followed numerous complaints from...

A businessman has been remanded to prison over an alleged gold scam involving more than Shs13 billion, in a case that underscores ongoing concerns about fraudulent mineral transactions targeting foreign investors. Muhammad Ali was arraigned before the Makindye Magistrates Court by the State...

A resident of Mbarara City has accused a police officer attached to Katete Police Post of subjecting him to torture during interrogation over a motor vehicle theft case. Junior Musa, a resident of Katete Central, claims he was physically assaulted by a junior officer who allegedly beat him for...

Authorities in Lira City have banned holiday lessons and ordered an adjustment of nursery school hours, citing growing concerns over the mental health and well-being of young learners. The directive was announced on Tuesday by the City Education Officer, Jane Obeny, following a stakeholders’...

Police in Kawempe Division are holding a school director for negligence after the death of a four year old child at a local daycare facility. The Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Rachael Kawala, confirmed the arrest on Monday, April 20, 2026. She identified the suspect as Aluku...

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has firmly dismissed ongoing speculation about her potential bid for the presidency, saying she neither has the desire nor the capacity to take on the country’s top leadership role. Speaking candidly, Among downplayed the rumors, emphasizing her personal...

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has pushed back against growing criticism from civil society actors and political voices who have urged him to adopt a more confrontational stance on alleged human rights abuses in the country. His remarks have reignited a...

Police have dismantled a suspected criminal hub along the Nakivubo Channel in Kampala, arresting 18 individuals during a joint security operation targeting urban crime hotspots. The operation, carried out about two weeks ago, involved the police, the army, and enforcement teams from the Kampala...

President Yoweri Museveni has rejected a proposal by legislators from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) seeking a formal role in recommending appointments to key government positions, including Permanent Secretaries, Resident District and City Commissioners (RDCs/RCCs), and Chief...

Food prices in Nebbi Town have risen sharply following the eviction of street vendors from the central business district, a move by municipal authorities aimed at restoring order and improving urban infrastructure. A street food vendor in Nebbi (image courtesy of The Observer) The evictions...

The family of 38 year old Diana Kogere is demanding an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death and that of her unborn baby, following what they allege was medical negligence at Rutete Health Centre IV in Kabarole District. The deceased, Diana Kogere (image...

Police have launched a manhunt for a private security guard accused of stealing more than Shs 290 million while on duty at Goldex Global Company offices in Kampala. Magnum guards on duty. (Image courtesy of The Observer) The suspect, Justin Akena, who was attached to Magnum Security Company...

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has ordered 22 officials from Jinja City’s Southern Division to refund a total of Shs 33.08 million in public funds that were advanced for official activities but remain unaccounted for. Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, the inspector general of government (IGG)...

Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Monica Musenero Musanza has defended past public spending on research, including the controversial Shs8 million laboratory mice, saying the investment is now yielding tangible results with the potential to transform Uganda’s economy. Dr. Monica...