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Musician Fik Gaza Rearrested Over Wakiso Robbery Case

Popular Ugandan singer Shafiq Jjingo commonly known as Fik Gaza was re-arrested on Tuesday shortly after being granted bail by the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court, where he had been facing robbery charges. The court had earlier released the artist on a cash
April 9, 2025

Julius Ceaser Nina Elected Bishop of West Lango Diocese

The Venerable Julius Ceaser Nina has been elected the 2nd Bishop of West Lango Diocese. He will be consecrated and enthroned as Bishop on 15th December 2019 at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Aduku. He will succeed the Rt. Rev. Alfred Acur, the 1st
August 28, 2019

Corrupt Govt Officials Have Stolen Bicycles Money-Min Bahati

The State Minister for Finance, Hon. David Bahati, has accused corrupt government officials of interfering in the procurement of bicycles that were meant for Local Council (LC) chairpersons. “Government committed to buy bicycles for LC1s and we all know what happened to
August 28, 2019

Bishop Kaziimba Elected Archbishop of the Church of Uganda

The Provincial Secretariat, Namirembe, the Rt. Rev. Edison Irigei, Dean of the Church of Uganda, announced that the Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba was elected the 9th Archbishop of the Church of Uganda. The election was held during a meeting of
August 28, 2019

Police Drops 2000 Constable Recruits Over Fake Papers

The Police Advisory Committee (PAC) chaired by the Inspector General of Police-IGP Martin Okoth Ochola has dropped 2,000 police recruits over forgeries and surpassing required age. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga said that 2,000 out of 5,000 Probation Police Constables -PPC and Learner
August 27, 2019

Japanese Army Trains UPDF In Heavy Engineering Operations

The Ambassador of Japan to Uganda H.E Kameda Kazuaki has today officially opened a course in Heavy Engineering Equipment operations for UPDF at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Centre(URDCC) in Jinja. The course is aimed at enhancing UPDF’s capability in operating heavy
August 27, 2019

Former Kampala Mayoral Candidate Kulubya Dies

Former Kampala Mayoral candidate John Ssenseko Kulubya has died at the age of 85. Kulubya succumbed Pneumonia, according to reports. Kulubya, was an engineer, businessman, and politician in Uganda who was reported in 2012 to be one of the wealthiest people in
August 27, 2019

Police Instigate Min.Anite Death Threats

The Criminal Investigations Directorate has kicked off investigations into alleged death threats against the State Minister for Privatisation Evelyn Anite. Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga while addressing journalists on Monday revealed that another team has been deployed to protect the minister. The teams
August 27, 2019

Why YY Coaches Have Shut Down Business?

YY coach services following a spate of accidents in just a month have compelled them to first put their hands off as they try to find a solution to the unending causes of accidents on road by their drivers and buses. The
August 27, 2019

Canadian Female Commandos Train UPDF Women Soldiers Self Defence

UPDF in conjunction with National Defence Canada Directorate of Military Training and Cooperation (DMTC) has organized the First Ever International Training Conference for Women in Military; Women Peace and Security, with the sole aim of Bolstering and Promoting the Integration of Women
August 27, 2019
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