CAPTION: Chris Obore, 2nd left, with other accused before being charged. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – 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 Uganda loses more […]
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: 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 […]
By AgenciesNAIROBI – Tanzania has announced a bid to expand access to affordable housing and infrastructure financing following discussions between the Ministry of Finance and Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) on the sidelines of the 26th Annual General Meeting of the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). The discussion held in Nairobi between Tanzania’s Deputy Minister […]
CAPTION: KCB Bank Uganda staff with the graduates pose for a photograph during the ceremoney Wednesday July 2nd, 2026. (Courtesy photo).By Our reporterKCB Bank Uganda celebrated the graduation of Senior Leaders and NextGen Leaders from its KCB Leadership Way Academy’s programmes, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to building a high-performance leadership pipeline to drive growth, innovation, […]