CAPTION: Retired Brig Gen Charles Bakahumura, left, and Major Genera Abel Kandiho, right. (File Photos). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Two retired UPDF Generals who previously headed military intelligence, have been arrested as investigations into alleged false intelligence and treachery widen. The detained are retired Maj Gen Abel Kandiho and retired Brig Gen Charles Bakahumura.Both commanded the […]
SINGAPORA – Uganda has formally introduced its crude oil, branded Pearl Sweet, to the global petroleum market at the Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC) 2026 in Singapore, as the country moves closer to first oil production. The unveiling on Tuesday followed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s naming of Uganda’s crude oil as Pearl Sweet during his […]
CAPTION: Burundian nationals gather outside their embassy to apply for border passes as they prepare to travel back to their country following the Kenyan government’s directive on undocumented small-scale traders, in Nairobi on September 7, 2026. (Courtesy Photo). By Agency NAIROBI – The government of Kenya has halted the expulsion of foreign traders, especially from the […]
CAPTION: Members of NIRA top management during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises on Monday, September 7th, 2026. (Courtesy Photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is grappling with a severe service-delivery crisis. It is emerging that NIRA is holding about […]
CAPTION: Governor Michael Atingi-Ego appearing before PAC-COSASE on Monday, 07 September 2026. Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has strengthened internal controls following security breaches, Governor Michael Atingi-Ego, has told Parliament.Atingi-Ego said the central bank had reviewed its controls and addressed weaknesses following incidents that included the reported loss of laptops […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Interdicted Parliament Communications Director Chris Obore has been granted a cash bail of Shs30 million and ordered to deposit his passport and land title with Court.His sureties were bonded at Shs300 million each, not in cash. His co-accused were also granted bail and ordered to report to the registrar on the […]
CAPTION: Muslims pray for the late Hafidh Hassan during burial in Zanzibar, Monday 7th, 2026. (Courtesy Photo). By Agency KAMPALA – President Yoweri Museveni has sent condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Hassan, describing his death as a “great loss” to the Tanzanian leader and her […]
CAPTION: Oil tanks at the Kingfisher Oil Development Area in Kikuube District, Uganda, Sept. 2, 2026. (Photo Courtesy).By Agency KAMPALA – Uganda has appointed global energy and commodities trader Vitol to market the country’s crude oil allocation ahead of planned exports early next year, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) said Monday, September 7th, 2026. […]