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Ugandan herbalist sentenced to 25 years for killing Kenyan nurse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

The 40-year-old nurse, who was based at the Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology (RIAT) dispensary in Kisumu, went missing between July 24 and July...

Uganda remains Kenya’s top export destination with Sh40.89 billion shipments in 2025
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 02, 2025

Uganda has long been one of Kenya’s key trade partners, and the latest figures reaffirm the strength and continued significance of this economic relat...

US Embassy warns Ugandans against misusing tourist visas for births
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 02, 2025

While the immigration rules apply to all US visa holders worldwide, the Embassy in Kampala highlighted the growing trend among Ugandans using tourist...

Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye to deliver keynote address from prison at PFP party launch
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 01, 2025

Ssemujju's announcement was met by celebration from PFP members in attendance, though he did not explain how Besigye would make the address given his...

Besigye treason case officially transferred to High Court after magistrate cites no jurisdiction
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 26, 2025

Nakawa Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege on Thursday ruled that the court does not have jurisdiction to hear any applications arising from the treaso...

Kenya Railways suspends four Nairobi train services over protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

Among the affected routes are Nairobi–Ruiru, Nairobi–Embakasi Village, Nairobi–Lukenya, and Nairobi–Syokimau, which have been halted until further not...

Suspected suicide bomber trailed for days before attempted market attack - UPDF
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 23, 2025

The development comes nearly three weeks after a suspected female suicide bomber and a suspected rebel died in an explosion near Munyonyo Martyrs' Shr...

Ugandan security forces kill suspected female suicide bomber at Kampala market
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 22, 2025

UPDF did not reveal the identity of the female suspect or confirm whether she was carrying explosives or specify her intended target.

42 Ugandan students, two embassy staff evacuated from Iran to Turkey
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 20, 2025

The Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reassured citizens that efforts are ongoing to locate and support any remaining Ugandans still in Iran.

Uganda activates emergency evacuation plan for citizens in Iran, Israel amid escalating conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

The ministry confirmed that 48 Ugandan students are currently being safely evacuated from Tehran and emphasised that efforts are ongoing to ensure the...

Uganda unveils herbal remedies for cancer care, eyes clinical trials
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Although still under review, initial research shows promising results, and the institute plans to begin clinical trials, allowing patients to access t...

President Yoweri Museveni signs controversial law allowing Ugandan military courts to try civilians
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 16, 2025

The Bill grants military tribunals the authority to prosecute civilians in cases involving restricted weapons, treason, or collaboration with soldiers...

Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 16, 2025

Eron Kiiza: Besigye's lawyer seeks passport return for overseas medical treatment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 14, 2025

Kiiza says he needs urgent medical treatment abroad, specifically in Costa Rica, where he is scheduled to travel for recovery in early July.

Uganda suspends new automated traffic fine system amid public outcry
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 12, 2025

Uganda's Minister of Works and Transport, General Katumba Wamala, made the announcement in a statement on X on Tuesday, noting that the suspension has...

Bobi Wine accuses Museveni regime of blocking NUP youth from special elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 11, 2025

The June 19 polls, which will be conducted at the village level, will see Ugandans vote for representatives of the youth, older persons, and persons w...

Uganda Speaker sparks outrage after comparing Museveni to God, Muhoozi to Jesus
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 10, 2025

Among made the remarks at the Kalule Garage playground in Kyazanga, Bukoto West, over the weekend describing Museveni as "God the Father" and Kainerug...

Uganda’s humanities teachers strike, demand equal pay with science colleagues
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 10, 2025

The teachers are demanding salary harmonisation, citing discrimination in the government's decision to raise science teachers' pay while leaving arts...

Uganda sees 25 per cent spike in mental health cases over four years
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 09, 2025

Dr Juliet Nakku, Executive Director of Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, has attributed the rise in mental health cases to factors such as a...

Tanzania denies torturing Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Uganda’s Agather Atuhaire
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2025

Dar es Salaam’s Special Police Zone Commander, Jumanne Muliro, rubbished the claims, describing them as personal opinions that should have been addres...

Philanthropist Mo Ibrahim slams Tanzania, Uganda over crackdown on critics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 04, 2025

Samia has come under fire in recent weeks following the arrest and levelling of treason charges against Lissu, as well as the detention of Kenyan acti...

Ugandan army foils terror plot in Kampala, kills two suspects ahead of Martyrs Day celebrations
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 03, 2025

Authorities suspect that the attack was meant to interfere with proceedings ahead of the Martyrs Day event, which attracts thousands of pilgrims from...

Tanzanian police chief Faustine Mafwele accused of leading torture, abduction of activists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

According to reports, Mafwele, aged 47, is accused of leading a criminal gang involved in numerous human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killin...

Ugandan activist Atuhaire says Tanzanian officers overdosed her on painkillers after brutal detention
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

Atuhaire revealed that the officers stripped her naked and even inserted unknown substances into her body.

African leaders urge adherence to peace pact, respect for sovereignty in Great Lakes talks
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 29, 2025

Addressing the situation in Sudan, the leaders urged greater cooperation to stop the influx of weapons and mercenaries, in line with the UN arms embar...

Uganda activist Nyanzi returns to Germany after Nairobi standoff, cites harassment by authorities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

Nyanzi, who holds refugee status in Germany, said she was finally allowed back after a diplomatic meeting with embassy officials in Nairobi, ending a...

Kampala tops list of most corrupt districts in Uganda – IGG report
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 28, 2025

According to Kamya, Kampala recorded the highest number of corruption cases, totalling 253, between July and December 2024, leading among the 134 dist...

Ugandan President Museveni and First Lady issue rare public apology amid pre-election tensions
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

Critics dismissed the public repentance as a carefully choreographed political move, arguing it was only appropriate if Museveni was announcing his re...

Uganda’s exports to Kenya decline by 65%, marking sharpest drop in six years
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 26, 2025

The decline in Uganda's exports to Kenya and Rwanda has been linked to trade barriers introduced by the two countries, reportedly aimed at shielding t...

Uganda cuts defence cooperation with Germany, citing subversive actions by envoy
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 25, 2025

The development follows a closed-door meeting in Gulu last week between European diplomats, including Ambassador Schauer, and President Yoweri Museven...

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