Prof George W. Kanyeihamba died Monday at Nakasero hospital after battling diabetes for an extended period. Arnold Mukose, who served as one of his caretakers, confirmed the death to reporters. The distinguished jurist had remained hospitalized for nearly a month before his passing. Medical staff had placed him in intensive care during his final days. Mukose described the prolonged struggle with the chronic illness that ultimately claimed his life.
The legal scholar served as a Supreme Court justice from 1997 until his retirement in November 2009. His judicial career followed extensive service in government, including as Commerce Minister, Justice Minister, and Attorney General. Kanyeihamba gained prominence as one of three Supreme...
Uganda's public service faces deteriorating quality and efficiency despite continuous reform efforts, according to Gender Ministry Permanent Secretary Aggrey David Kibenge. The official warned that bureaucratic delays persist while private enterprises advance rapidly across the nation. Kibenge blamed insufficient investment in civil servant development for widespread institutional stagnation. He cautioned that successive National Development Plans risk failure without properly prepared implementers. The permanent secretary emphasized maintaining professional standards among government workers.
Public Service Minister Wilson Muruli Mukasa supported these observations while highlighting recruitment competence and resource allocation as...
Authorities in Rukungiri district detained four individuals from Rwanda following the death of a teenage coworker during a violent dispute. The victim, Diana Wase, worked as a barmaid at an entertainment establishment in Nyarushanje Stage village within Ibanda Parish. The 19-year-old woman died after sustaining injuries during a physical altercation with her colleagues on Friday evening. Police identified the suspects as Elikoze Zuwaheze, Mutesi Zane, Muhawenimana Kolodina, and Omutono Owase Pasikalina. The accused individuals range from 17 to 19 years of age and share the same nationality as their victim.
Regional police spokesperson Elly Maate explained that the confrontation began when the suspects requested matches from Wase to...
Authorities have detained fifteen National Unity Platform members at Luzira Prison following allegations they destroyed campaign materials belonging to President Yoweri Museveni. The suspects face charges under Section 78(2) of the Presidential Elections Act for defacing notices and posters. Police documents indicate the incident occurred on July 14, 2025, within Busega Kibumbiro Zone of Rubaga Division. The accused individuals range from ages 19 to 40 and work as businesspeople, electricians, and motorcycle taxi operators. Their next court appearance has been scheduled for July 29.
NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya denounced the arrests as politically motivated actions designed to suppress opposition activities. He argued...
President Museveni inaugurated the Busega Central Market facility during his assessment tour of Parish Development Model programs across Kampala. The complex houses more than 2,800 vendors who relocated from street operations to the organized commercial space. First Lady Janet Museveni accompanied the president as he examined vendor operations within the modern structure. Government officials constructed the marketplace through the Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Programme with financing from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa. Vendors began occupying the facility in November 2024 after completion of the infrastructure project.
Museveni emphasized how the covered marketplace protects merchandise from weather...
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago accused President Museveni of launching premature election activities before the 2026 general elections. The People's Front for Freedom chairman pointed to Museveni's nationwide travels as evidence of unauthorized campaigning. Lukwago characterized these movements as following traditional campaign patterns that begin in rural areas and conclude in urban centers. The president has scheduled a full week of activities across Kampala's administrative divisions. Opposition leaders view these tours as violations of electoral regulations.
Lukwago's allegations center on Museveni's supervision of poverty reduction initiatives such as the Parish Development Model and Emyooga programs. These accusations carry...
Uganda's government continues evaluating the Express Penalty System despite the conclusion of its temporary suspension period. Officials launched EPS Auto as an automated enforcement mechanism targeting traffic violations such as red light infractions and excessive speeds beyond 30 kilometers per hour within urban zones. The electronic system generated substantial fines that prompted widespread public criticism during its June implementation. President Museveni clarified that crime prevention rather than revenue generation motivated the initiative. Authorities suspended operations for one month following intense backlash from motorists and transport operators.
Ministry of Works and Transport spokesperson Susan Kataike confirmed that...
Stanbic Bank collaborated with Busaiga SACCO to establish a medical outreach program at Fort Portal while simultaneously providing essential equipment to Nyantabooma Health Centre III. The financial institution delivered medical supplies valued at 20 million shillings to enhance maternal healthcare capabilities at the facility. Equipment donations encompassed modern centrifuges, fetal monitoring devices, oxygen concentrators, blood pressure monitors, professional stethoscopes, and maternal care packages. Tunde Thorpe from Stanbic Bank emphasized the initiative's alignment with the company's commitment to community development and women's health advancement. The partnership represents part of ongoing nationwide efforts to strengthen...
Uganda Revenue Authority intelligence officers detained two individuals who masqueraded as tax officials while demanding bribes from Busabala merchants. Authorities arrested Batesaki Kassim and Mugisha Justus after the pair attempted their second fraudulent operation within consecutive days. The suspects had successfully collected illegal payments from business owners during their initial scheme before returning to the same area. A targeted victim contacted law enforcement when the duo approached again seeking unauthorized fees. Police apprehended both men and transferred them through multiple stations before delivering them to URA Intelligence.
Col. Cassette Ignatius Wamundu confirmed that investigators had monitored the suspects'...
