Police caught a man who made a video threatening President Museveni. The suspect calls himself Esau and lives near Kihihi town. He appears to be around 50 years old and comes from Kamutungu village. Officers found him at his home on Monday morning. Security forces arrested him without any...
A bus carrying 60 people crashed Tuesday morning on a dangerous road curve. Eighteen passengers got hurt when the Gateway Bus flipped over near Kisoro town. The driver could not steer around a sharp corner at Chanakye Red Corner. Police say Julius Owoyesigyire waited too long before hitting the...
A judge removed a court order that stopped the Jinja District Service Commission from working. Justice Joanita Bushara signed the agreement after both sides met for talks. The dispute was resolved when all parties agreed to settle outside of court. Abdullah Mujoma had filed the case challenging...
Dirty air kills more than five million people each year around the world. The World Bank estimates that air pollution costs up to $6 trillion annually. Poor countries suffer the most from toxic air pollution because they often rely on outdated energy systems and have higher levels of pollution...
Opposition leader Joel Ssenyonyi walked out during a parliament debate. He left during discussions about a military law that lets soldiers try civilians in court. Many opposition lawmakers felt angry about his decision. They had worked all night writing a report to challenge the new law...
A court heard testimony from a radio manager who helped translate a crime scene video. The manager works at Uganda Broadcasting Corporation and handles document translations. Police brought her a video showing the house helper, George Amanyire, talking about Henry Katanga's death. Katanga died...
A Ugandan judge spoke out against her country's broken healthcare system at her husband's funeral. Justice Irene Mulyagonja told mourners how she and her husband moved between four different hospitals over two months. Her husband, John Baptist Kakooza, died after struggling to find proper...
Uganda teams up with Egypt and five African countries to build a climate satellite. The African Development Satellite will help track weather changes across the continent. Dr. Cosmas Mwikirize from the Science Ministry shared this news at a press meeting. The project brings together Ghana...
Uganda will host a special training event for African teachers this week. The World Intellectual Property Organization and Uganda Registration Services Bureau planned the meeting at the Protea Hotel. Teachers from six African countries will learn about science and business education. The...
Young people across Uganda can compete for cash prizes to enhance their farming practices. Heifer International Uganda started the fourth AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda competition. The contest provides youth with funding and training to develop innovative farm technology. Minister Fred Bwino...
A Gateway Bus carrying 60 people crashed Tuesday morning on the Kisoro-Kabale highway. Eighteen passengers got hurt when the vehicle flipped over at Chanakye Red Corner around 10:50 AM. The driver, Julius Owoyesigire, could not stop his bus after the brakes stopped working. He lost control...
Burundi's leader headed to Uganda on Tuesday for a major peace summit. President Évariste Ndayishimiye left his country to join other African leaders at the 12th meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism. The gathering aims to bring stability to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and...
Burundi's leader headed to Uganda on Tuesday for a major peace summit. President Évariste Ndayishimiye left his country to join other African leaders at the 12th meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism. The gathering aims to bring stability to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and...
President Lazarus Chakwera has shown weak leadership skills since taking office. His government failed to respond properly when Vice President Saulos Chilima died in a plane crash. Bad advisors appear to guide many of his decisions about important national issues. The fertilizer scandal resulted...
Violence against women and girls continues to hurt Malawi despite strong laws meant to protect them. Justice Fiona Mwale leads child justice efforts at the national court system. She blames poor resources and legal ignorance for weak law enforcement. Many rural citizens cannot read or comprehend...
Agriculture Minister Sam Dalitso Kawale urged farmers to discard their old seeds in favor of better varieties. He posted the message on Facebook and promised to release 54 new farming innovations. Kawale blamed poor harvests on the outdated use of seeds among small farmers. The government...
Select Financial Services bounced back from huge losses last year. The lender earned K3.82 billion in profit after recording K2.63 billion losses during 2023. Government employees turn to this company when traditional banks reject their loan applications. Directors Daniel Dunga and Sean...
Creck Sporting Club fired three coaches after a poor start. Joseph Kamwendo lost his job as head coach. Abel Mkandawire and Chiukepo Msowoya also left their positions as assistant coach and striker trainer. Club officials decided during a Friday meeting. The coaching staff had been suspended for...
A local support group gave police officers a new motorbike to help protect children and women. TIPOLISO worked with the Zomba District Council to donate happen at the Chingale Police Station. The organization aimed to address transportation issues that hindered officers from apprehending...
Malawi's top legal officer praised a recent constitutional meeting held in Blantyre. Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda called the two-day event the best legal gathering he has attended. The Malawi Law Society and University of Malawi organized the conference together. Legal experts...
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