This Wednesday morning, the music world was struck by the untimely passing of Prince Edward Freeman Kim, widely recognized as Eddy Kim, as confirmed by his sister, the singer Juliana, who took to social media to share the heartbreaking news. In a poignant Instagram post, Juliana, from the Tooro Royal …

Buyaga County West’s Member of Parliament, Banarbars Tinkasiimire, engaged in a fiery confrontation with Lands Minister Judith Nabakoba over the contentious issue of land grabbing in Ngaiga, Kagadi district. Minister Nabakoba had appeared before the Parliamentary Physical Infrastructure committee to address the petition filed by residents of Buyaga, who were …

Law enforcement in Agago district apprehended a 32-year-old man for his suspected involvement in the murder of a 53-year-old individual over an unpaid debt of 1000 shillings. The accused, identified as Okello Aldo Akech, allegedly perpetrated the fatal act against his victim, Okwera Tarasisto, a resident of Nyer Ikan South …

The Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has urged the Ministry of Health to address conflicting stances regarding the user fees for Computed Tomography (CT) scan services in government hospitals. During a recent oversight visit aimed at assessing the implementation of government assurances in the Eastern region’s health sector, Members …

Dealers in the fish maw trade have raised strong objections against the 8 percent tax imposed by the government on the product’s total export value in 2021. This tax measure has significantly hampered their operations and profitability, prompting many within the industry to express grave concerns. Members of the House …

In a proactive move to address the pervasive issue of stigma and discrimination surrounding HIV, the Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has recently introduced a translated iteration of the national policy guidelines. These guidelines specifically target the eradication of HIV-related stigma and discrimination among individuals living with disabilities, particularly focusing on …

The legal scenario involving an American couple, Nicholas and Mackenzie Spencer, took a significant turn as they confessed to multiple charges, including child torture, child neglect, illegal residence, and working without appropriate permits or special passes in Uganda. Their admission came to light during a court session presided over by …

In a recent development, the Office of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) defended its decision to withdraw charges against David Livingstone Ebiru, the former Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) Executive Director. Patricia Achan, the Deputy IGG, clarified that the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) …

The High Court has issued an order demanding the presence of a 10-year-old child, allegedly subjected to torture by an American couple, after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) was instructed to produce the child. Nicholas and Mackenzie Spencer were apprehended in December 2022 following a report …

In a heart-wrenching incident at Kasana Junior School in Masaka City, the devastating toll from the dormitory fire has tragically climbed to seven lives lost. What initially began as news of two pupils succumbing to the fire on Monday has now escalated, with an additional five young lives reported lost …