Uganda Alcohol Industry Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Alcohol Control Bill
The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association has sounded an alarm regarding the potential ramifications of the proposed Alcohol Control Bill, asserting that its enactment could deal a severe blow to the country’s economy. In a meeting with State…
Ice Spice Rocks the Barclays Center in NYC During Doja Cat’s Scarlet Tour
Ice Spice, the 23-year-old hitmaker, has been captivating audiences across the U.S. as part of Doja Cat’s Scarlet tour, with her most recent show at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center leaving fans in awe. The Grammy-nominated rapper treated her…
Lord Mayor Lukwago Demands Removal of Muhoozi and SFC from Kampala’s Pothole Resolution
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has taken swift action by calling for a crisis meeting with select members of the Authority executive to address his concerns and demand the termination of a road repair contract awarded to the UPDF’s Special Forces…
Former Uganda Railways Corporation MD Stanley Ssendegeya Granted Bail in Forgery Case
Stanley Ssendegeya, the former managing director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), facing forgery charges, has been granted a sh1 million cash bail by the Buganda Road Magistrates Court. The court, presided over by Sienna Owomugisha, made the ruling…
Prominent Educationist James Vincent Kamwesiga Passes Away
James Vincent Kamwesiga, a prominent educationist and Catholic Church laity leader, has passed away a few days after collapsing at his residence in Kampala. The renowned figure in education and Catholic leadership breathed his last on Saturday. The…
Ministry of Health Warns of Deliberate HIV/AIDS Exposure by Young People
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has raised concerns about young people living with HIV/AIDS deliberately exposing others to the virus, putting them at risk. Speaking at the pre-World AIDS Day conference held at Hotel…
Kampala-Namanve Railway Rehabilitation Nears Completion Despite Challenges
The final phase of the Kampala-Namanve railway rehabilitation project is underway, aiming for completion by December, as revealed by John Linonn Sengendo, spokesperson for the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC). Originally scheduled for completion in…
Court of Appeal Holds Landmark Session in Kigezi Region, Hearing 33 Criminal Appeals
In a historic move, the Court of Appeal extended its services to the Kigezi region for the first time, conducting a special session at Kabale High Court in Kabale District. The session, presided over by Uganda’s Deputy Chief Justice, Richard…
Businessman Abdul Kiyimba and Son Charged with Incitement to Violence, Granted Bail
The Law Development Centre Court in Kampala witnessed the charging of businessman Abdul Kiyimba and his son, Hamuza Kiyimba, with incitement to violence. Despite the gravity of the charges, the duo has been granted bail following their appearance before…
Sironko Leaders Address Delay in Buyobo School Construction
### Delay in Buyobo Seed Secondary School Construction Addressed by Sironko District Leaders Leaders in Sironko district have issued an official statement addressing the prolonged construction delay of Buyobo Seed Secondary School in Buyobo Sub County.…