CAPTION: An impounded motorcycle and jerrycans of fuel recovered recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Government vehicles, porous borders and limited public awareness continue to fuel smuggling in Uganda, making it one of the country’s biggest sources of revenue loss, according to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The tax body estimates that […]
Former Speaker Anita Among By Our reporterKAMPALA – A file on former Speaker Anita Among has reportedly been forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for review as part of the ongoing corruption investigations at Parliament and other government agencies.A multi-agency corruption probe launched two months ago has zeroed in on Parliament, with former Speaker Anita […]
CAPTION: One of the opposition leaders being arrested in Dar es Salaam. By AgenciesDAR ES SALAAM – Tanzanian authorities have arrested dozens of people ahead of planned anti-government protests, intensifying a crackdown on dissent as activists demand democratic reforms and the release of jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu amid heightened security across the country.Tanzanian authorities have […]
CAPTION: James Kueth Makuach, Commissioner of Akobo County. [Photo: Courtesy] By AgenciesJONGLEI STATE / SOUTH SUDAN – Sudan’s main armed opposition group, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO), said on Sunday it had recaptured Walgaak Payam in Jonglei State after fierce fighting with government-aligned forces, leading to the killing of Akobo County Commissioner James […]
CAPTION: An image of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria. By AgenciesNAIROBI – Dangote Industries Limited has revealed that the East African oil refinery set to be built in Kenya will refine 700,000 barrels of oil daily, marking a major step in its strategy to expand its footprint across Africa and strengthen fuel supply in the […]
CAPTION: Dr. Kizza Besigye’s, left. and his co-accused Obedi Lutale, 2nd left, arrive at High Court under tight security. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned President Yoweri Museveni over comments he made about Dr. Kizza Besigye’s ongoing treason trial and his renewed proposal to abolish bail, saying the remarks […]
CAPTION: UPDF image of Maj Gen James Birungi former CMI commander. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – The General Court Martial sitting at Makindye has remanded Major General James Birungi on charges of treachery and offenses related to (in)security. Birungi, the former Director of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now known as the […]
CAPTION: Security Printing Company Ltd (USPC), Finance Director, Mr Alfred Mwumva Sebahire, right, witness and George Mugerwa, left, Managing Director, USPC exchange at contract with Mr Thomas Hendle, centre, Managing Director /Head of Sales, Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions at USPC office in Entebbe Friday July 3rd, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Wandera Ouma). By Stephen Wandera […]
By AgenciesJUBA – The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) on Thursday warned that South Sudan must urgently accelerate implementation of the security provisions in the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, saying delays in unifying forces and recurring violence could jeopardize preparations for the country’s planned elections.Presenting CTSAMVM’s assessment during the Reconstituted […]
CAPTION: Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabanja (C) chats with fellow legislator at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Wednesday, 01 July 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterMUNYONYO – The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi has urged Members of Parliament to monitor implementation of the national budget in their constituencies, saying effective oversight […]
