Esteban Lazo Hernandez said during his visit that Zimbabwe and Cuba must keep fighting to help their people live better lives despite unfair sanctions from the United States and Western nations. Hernandez leads the Cuban National Assembly and talked to reporters in Harare after meeting with President Mnangagwa. He asked both countries to build stronger business ties beyond their good political bonds. He cares most about making life better for people in both countries.
Hernandez thanked Zimbabwe for standing with Cuba against what he called acts by powerful countries. He talked about how the US has called Cuba a helper of terror, causing big problems for the Cuban people. These blocks hurt their money and stop access to banks, making...
Micheal Mawanda Maranga wants to run for NRM National Vice Chairperson of the Western Region. He already leads as Director of Mobilization for the Patriotic League of Uganda. He also serves as the MP for Igara County East. He hopes to take over the seat from current holder Chris Baryomunsi, who is also ICT Minister.
Maranga asked people to vote for him to help create a peaceful future for Uganda. He promised to solve problems by working together with others. The PLU Chairman, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, already gave permission for PLU members to run in NRM elections. Though PLU stays a civic group, it shares many NRM values.
Maranga sees his run as a way to shape how PLU fits into Uganda's politics. He offers himself as a new voice...
Security forces fought with National Unity Platform members during a campaign event for Elias Nalukoola in Kawempe North. Police fired tear gas at NUP supporters and reportedly beat many people who attended. The Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce and Special Forces Command joined police in breaking up the gathering. Several people needed medical care after security teams used heavy force against them.
The trouble started when Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, led supporters toward their planned meeting place. Officers blocked their path and attacked the group, causing chaos across the area. Many supporters suffered broken bones and serious wounds during these clashes. Some needed hospital treatment because of how roughly the police...
Uganda's High Court threw out a freedom request for human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza on Monday. Kiiza stays locked up at Kitalya Mini Max Prison after the General Court Martial found him guilty of disrespecting their authority. Judge Douglas Karekona Singiza decided Kiiza's legal team used the wrong method to fight his nine-month sentence. The court explained that despite military courts lacking proper authority over civilians, Kiiza should have asked for judicial review instead.
Kiiza works as an advocate for the High Court and represented opposition leaders Dr. Kizza Besigye and Haji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya. During these proceedings, the military court charged him with contempt, convicted him, and sent him to prison. His attorneys...
According to police data released on March 3, 2025, motorcycles caused more than half of all deadly road accidents throughout Uganda during the past seven days. People walking near roads faced serious dangers, as pedestrians represented almost one-fourth of all traffic deaths during that same period. SP Kananura Michael from Traffic & Road Safety shared that dangerous passing maneuvers led to nearly one-third of crashes, with fast driving causing another fifth of these incidents.
Police officers across the country responded by stepping up their efforts against traffic violators. Last week, they took 1,041 drivers into custody for breaking road rules. These arrests included 279 people driving without proper licenses, 579 for careless...
The Lwengo district police teamed up with local leaders to run two successful operations recently. According to police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, they found stolen motorcycle plates during one mission and caught seven people holding marijuana in another. Acting on helpful information from a community member, officers searched a coffee and banana farm belonging to Jumba Rashid in Lweyebere village on March 1st. Rashid had already been arrested for motorcycle theft charges before this search started.
The search team discovered several license plates, including UFC 520W, UFH 779X, and UFN 559V, hidden throughout the plantation. Police continued their work by moving to Mirembe village, where local council members helped them look through...
Police have warned citizens about tricksters who act as church leaders by day and switch to traditional healers by night. These fake spiritual guides have stolen money and property from many unsuspecting people across the region. According to police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, these fraudsters can be spotted by their unusual worship spaces that combine religious symbols with traditional healing shrines.
The criminals first earn the trust of people seeking spiritual help before taking their cash and valuables. Many victims hand over important documents like land titles before realizing they have been deceived. When questioned by those who suspect fraud, these fake leaders respond with threats. Kituuma stated that several victims...
Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa stepped into his role as CEO at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the largest financial institution across Uganda based on assets, revenue, and deposits. The bank revealed his selection in December last year. He expressed happiness about joining Stanbic and looks forward to making positive changes for staff members, bank customers, and Ugandans. He aims to collaborate with many partners.
Patrick Mweheire of Standard Bank East Africa sees perfect timing in this leadership addition. He noted how Uganda keeps showing economic strength despite global financial struggles. He highlighted promising areas like infrastructure projects, oil and gas developments, and improved trade relations. These sectors present chances to help more...
The Uganda Law Society wants to overturn a High Court ruling. The court had canceled ULS actions against Philip Munaabi and Pheona Nabaasa Wall. ULS had suspended Munaabi and stopped Wall from seeking a position on the Judicial Service Commission.
The controversy began at a ULS Council meeting on November 23, 2024. Munaabi ran that meeting and removed ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde and Vice President Anthony Asiimwe. He claimed they acted improperly. The following day, ULS leaders suspended Munaabi and Geoffrey Turyamusiima for attempting to push out Ssemakadde.
ULS appointed Eddie Nangulu as temporary secretary and planned a special meeting for December 17, 2024. The meeting aimed to select new people for the Judicial Service...
