As the UAE visa amnesty program officially ended in December 2024, thousands of Ugandans without valid documentation in the country face a dire situation. The program, which was initially introduced to help undocumented residents resolve their legal status or exit the UAE without incurring fines or facing penalties, has left many stranded after its expiration.…
The government has firmly stated that Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) who resign to join the political race ahead of the 2026 elections will not be allowed to return to their former roles if their political ambitions falter. Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, issued this directive during a press briefing in Soroti City. Babalanda emphasized…
The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, has issued a stern directive to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), urging the body to expedite investigations into longstanding complaints against Judge Musa Ssekaana. Ssemakadde has set a deadline of January 15, 2025, for the findings to be published, warning of severe repercussions if the…
Uganda is in mourning following the death of Engineer Daniel Ssebugwawo, husband to Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, State Minister for ICT and National Guidance. A revered figure in engineering, education, and community development, Daniel passed away on December 20, 2024, at 89 years old. Born on December 23, 1934, Engineer Ssebugwawo was just days away…
Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, said the police statement, released on…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced the acquisition of a new landfill in Buyala, located along the Kampala-Mityana Road. The 200-acre site will not only serve as a waste disposal facility but also host a state-of-the-art processing plant designed to convert waste into valuable products. The initiative is part of the authority’s efforts to…
Four suspects have been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the killing of Tugume Albert Cook Apuuli, a mobile money operator and brother to Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura. The suspects include Jimmy Mutagubya, a 27-year-old boda-boda rider; Kayemba Bosco, 47, a builder; and two unemployed individuals, Suuna Hamza and Makanga Marvin. Prosecutors…
Nine youths have been ordered by Mwanga II Magistrates Court to defend themselves against charges of falsely accusing Pastor Robert Kayanja of sodomy. The accused are Peter Serugo, Reagan Ssentongo, Moses Tumwine, Khalifa Labeeb, Alex Wakamala, Martins Kagolo, Israel Wasswa, Jamil Mwanda, and Aggrey Kinene. Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Adams Byarugaba ruled on Friday…
The Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba has issued a directive recalling all police officers on leave to ensure heightened security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The directive, effective December 15, 2024, also suspends all new leave requests until January 15, 2025. “Officers on leave must return to duty immediately, and no further…
The political landscape in Sheema Municipality is undergoing a seismic shift as 24-year-old Ariyo Chrispas Katunda emerges as a formidable contender in the race for Member of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term. His youthful energy, innovative ideas, and widespread support from the youth and key stakeholders have sent shockwaves through the political establishment, forcing veteran…
