President Museveni completely changed how Uganda checks if people are real citizens. He moved the power away from government workers and gave it to local village leaders instead. The president got angry about complaints that officials were treating Banyarwanda people badly. He said local elders know their communities better than desk workers ever could. The new system starts right away and affects millions of people across the country.
Village committees will decide who deserves citizenship papers from here on out. These groups have local council members, security officers, and respected community elders. People whose families lived in Uganda before 1962 can register for free. Anyone who came later must pay money for their documents...
A terror boss faces the death penalty after judges confirmed he murdered British tourists and other innocent people. Kyoto Abdul Rashid commands fighters for the deadly Allied Democratic Forces group that has killed hundreds across Uganda and Congo. Court papers show he planned brutal attacks that shocked the world and made international headlines. The suspect rose through rebel ranks after joining the terrorist organization back in 2017. Justice Susan Okalany ruled there was enough evidence to put him on trial for the worst crimes.
Three people died when gunmen ambushed their safari vehicle last October at Queen Elizabeth National Park. British couple David James Barlow and Emmarentia Cecilia Geyer were shot dead alongside their...
President Museveni made big promises during his weekend trip to a famous religious site. The leader traveled to Bugonza Shrine where thousands gathered to honor a Catholic martyr named Gonzaga Gonza. He told church officials that government money would transform the holy place into a major tourist destination. Museveni also vowed to develop other martyr birthplaces across the country. The president wants these sacred spots to bring visitors and cash to local communities.
Church leaders walked away with massive financial gifts from the generous president. Museveni handed over nearly one billion shillings to help finish a seminary school project. He also gave 300 million shillings each for priest savings programs and a new commercial...
Police grabbed ten people after campaign fights turned ugly last Friday. Political supporters went crazy during election rallies for two rival candidates. The chaos happened when fans of MP Alex Byarugaba Bakunda battled followers of challenger Asensio Mujuni Maari. Angry crowds torched three vehicles during the mayhem. Officers had to step in fast to stop the violence from spreading.
The arrested troublemakers are Collins Arimpa, Hillary Aryanyijuka, Vincent Niwagaba, Adrian Tumuhamye, and Abiyasi Mwebesa. Police also caught Grace Juma, David Npakaniye, Aron Npakaniye, Obed Aharimpisya, and Alex Kiconco. Regional police chief Saamson Kasasira said his team used smart detective work to track them down. He promised to catch every person...
Uganda's top court threw out a legal challenge against the country's head Muslim leader. Four angry church members wanted to kick out Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje from his powerful job as Mufti. They claimed the 70-year-old religious chief broke the rules when he got picked for another term. The court said religious groups can handle their problems without government judges getting involved. Justice Bernard Namanya told the complainers that courts have no business meddling with church elections.
The Muslim Supreme Council changed their constitution just before the February vote to help their favorite leader stay in power. They bumped up the age limit from 70 to 75 years old right before Mubajje's birthday in March. The angry Muslims...
Uganda Communications Commission banned a radio host from the airwaves after he trashed a government power project. Santurina Namanya Kakyene works at Boona FM radio station near Rukungiri district. Officials say he spread lies about the energy ministry during his morning show last Thursday. The commission ordered the radio station to pull all his programs right away. Kakyene faces serious charges for breaking broadcast rules.
The radio host attacked Minister Ruth Nankabirwa during his July 3rd program between half past nine and eleven. He called her power extension deal with Kuwait Energy a fake scheme to fool voters. Kakyene told listeners to ignore the energy ministry and accused politicians of staging the whole project. Commission...
A Uganda court made a groundbreaking decision about a sick teacher and his longtime girlfriend. Mark Park Kironde works for the government but cannot think clearly anymore due to a brain disease. His partner Babirye Annet asked the court to let her handle his money and property. The judge agreed even though the couple never had a wedding ceremony. They have been living together for more than fifteen years and raised three children.
Kironde started showing signs of mental illness back in 2019. Doctors at Butabika Hospital confirmed he has severe dementia that affects his thinking. The court papers show he cannot speak clearly or remember things properly. Justice Deepa Verma watched him during the hearing and saw how confused he...
Rwanda points fingers at Congo for hiring foreign fighters from a controversial American company called Blackwater. The country's top diplomat made these claims during a big meeting in Texas with Rwandans living abroad. He said Congo brought in Colombian soldiers for hire after Romanian fighters got kicked out earlier this year. The diplomat accused Congo of breaking peace deals by bringing more weapons and attack drones into the fight.
President Paul Kagame fired back with tough words about defending his country. He warned that Rwanda could march 2000 kilometers to fight back if anyone attacks them. Kagame said his military would track down enemies anywhere they hide. The president made these comments after reports of drone strikes...
Congo's president has sent a massive army to fight rebels who control two major cities. Felix Tshisekedi ordered 60,000 soldiers to march toward Goma and Bukavu with heavy weapons and help from Burundi troops. The rebels from the M23 group and their allies have held these areas since 2021. Military experts say this represents the biggest war effort since 2013. Peace talks continue in Washington and Qatar but the fighting threatens to destroy any chance of success.
The rebel alliance blasted the government for launching attacks during negotiations. Leaders accused Congo of aiming weapons at crowded neighborhoods where millions of people live. They called the military campaign a crime against humanity and said it shows the government...
