A Kampala businessman died after he collapsed during exercise at a Muyenga gym, raising concerns about first aid readiness in public spaces. Hajji Eng. Abas Kasagga suffered a heart attack while lifting weights, but gym staff lacked proper training to help him. He passed away later at Kibuli Hospital despite attempts to save him. His death shocked many who knew him for his community work. People shared memories on social media about his kindness.
This tragedy follows similar gym incidents in Uganda. National boxer Mustafa Katende died at the Police Training School Gym in 2018 from suspected cardiac arrest. Another man named Kabugo collapsed at a Kira town gym where staff seemed unprepared for the emergency. Most fitness centers lack...
The DR Congo plans to take properties from ex-President Joseph Kabila, Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said Monday. The government waits for lawmakers to remove their protection before it charges him. Officials want to grab his assets because they think he helps the AFC/M23 rebels who control parts of eastern Congo. They had already seized things from other rebel supporters.
Kabila faces claims of treason, joining rebels, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The government believes he backs Corneille Nangaa, who leads the AFC political group working with M23 fighters. His recent trip to rebel-held Goma made people more suspicious about what he wants.
Many think Kabila tries to return to power through old friends in security and...
African leaders want more schools to teach about intellectual property rights. Officials from ARIPO and Uganda Registration Services Bureau met at Makerere University for three days to discuss how better IP knowledge can help Africa grow. URSB head Mercy Kainobwisho said Makerere should lead this change across Africa. She believes the school already has good rules to protect new ideas.
The group wants all students to learn how can claim ideas, how to guard them, and how to sell them. Professor Nawangwe agreed that students need these skills to succeed. Dr. Sabola from ARIPO explained that IP skills help turn new ideas into products people will buy. The meeting covered how ARIPO works with schools and how to move new tech from labs to...
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba named Brigadier General Chris Bagonza as the new Chief of Staff for UPDF Land Forces based at Bombo headquarters. Bagonza previously worked as Deputy Joint Staff Human Resource Management at UPDF Services Headquarters in Mbuya under Brigadier General Jimmy Kinalwa. He takes over from Brigadier General Michael Kabango, who became the Commandant at Senior Command and Staff College, Kimaka in Jinja.
The military leader also picked Colonel Nelson Ahebwa for the position of Deputy Joint Staff Chief Political Commissar of the UPDF. Major General Henry Masiko leads this department currently. Both military appointments start right away without delay.
Uganda's National Water and Sewerage Corporation started a Customer Protection Unit to fight corruption, vandalism, and water theft. The company set up two secret hotlines - 0788161568 and 0788705891 - for people to report bribery, damaged pipes, or stolen water. All field workers must wear uniforms and carry ID cards to help customers spot fake workers.
A recent survey showed customer happiness fell from 80% to 78%, pushing the company to make changes. Payment ease and communication scored well at 80%, but fixing leaks scored only 77%. The water meets all drinking standards, though some areas face supply problems. The government secured over 100 million Euros for a new water plant near Kampala to fix these issues.
The company learned...
The court sent Dr. Kizza Besigye back to prison until May 21. He appeared with fellow prisoner Hajji Obeid Lutale as guards watched closely. Their lawyers, Martha Karua from Kenya, Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago, and attorney Eron Kiiza, faced government lawyers in a full courtroom. Both sides blamed each other for trial delays. The defense team said they filed papers with the High Court, waiting for answers.
Richard Birivumbuka, the state lawyer, came under attack from defense attorneys who claimed he talks but shows no proof. The government claims Besigye, Lutale, and others planned to overthrow Uganda between 2003 and November 2024. They say the group met in Geneva, Athens, Nairobi, and Kampala for these plans. Officials argue the...
Ugandan President Museveni met Orthodox Church leaders at State Lodge Nakasero today to mark their 25th anniversary in Uganda. The Ethiopian ambassador headed the group, which thanked Museveni for allowing them freedom to grow their religious mission. They began when they purchased land from Ethiopian Orthodox members who had settled in Uganda earlier. Church officials promised to support peace among communities.
Museveni welcomed them warmly, saying pan-Africanism guides how Uganda treats visitors. He told them that anyone from Africa could come to live or work in Uganda. The president believes African people should unite economically. He said Uganda opens its doors to all Africans who follow laws. Museveni warned against fighting...
Dfcu Bank started its seventh Rising Woman program with Monitor Publications at Kampala's Mestil Hotel. The campaign has helped over 60,000 women face-to-face since 2018. Former Agriculture Minister Victoria Sekitoleko praised her parents for letting her go to school when many girls could not. She urged business owners to invest in themselves because each step creates lasting change for Uganda.
S&L Advocates partner Winnie Awino taught women how to protect business assets during the event. She shared tips about legal business structures with more than 100 women who came to learn. Dr. Gudula Naiga Basaza from the DFCU Women Business Council said women run families, change communities, and build the economy. Dfcu became the first Ugandan...
Uganda courts backed the Bank of Uganda against tax collectors in a major tax case. The High Court threw out an appeal from the Uganda Revenue Authority, which tried to tax the central bank's pension plan. Justice Phillip Odoki agreed with earlier rulings that classified the retirement fund as a Settlor Trust. This meant tax responsibility fell on the bank itself, not the retirement scheme.
The fight started in 2016 when URA demanded 106 million shillings from the pension plan. Bank employees pay 4 percent into the fund, with the bank adding 17 percent more. Lawyers from Ligomarc Advocates successfully argued that since the bank holds rights to leftover money if the trust ends, it counts as a Settlor Trust. The court said just one...
