Police arrest ex-UPDF soldier over extortion, impersonation
The suspect allegedly posed as a UPDF colonel and a member of the recruitment team, collecting up to sh600,000 from relatives of applicants seeking to join the army.
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UPDF set to hold CDF inter-forces drill competition 2026
The high-level competition, an initiative of the CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is scheduled to take place from Saturday, August 22 - 25, 2026, to build on the success of the inaugural edition in May last year.
Tanzania takes over chairmanship of the regional forum on migration
Established in Nairobi in 2021, the RMFM brings together 11 countries from East and the Horn of Africa to advance a common regional approach towards harmonising labour migration governance.
Race for UN top job: Otunnu faces member states today
The new UN chief is set to take office on January 1, 2027, with Otunnu among eight candidates seeking to succeed current Secretary-General António Guterres.
War in Middle East cuts Ugandan migrant worker departures by more than half
The ministry says the conflict and subsequent disruption of air transport have reduced the average number of Ugandans departing for jobs in the Middle East from about 850 every week to 400, leaving recruitment agencies facing financial losses and migrant workers stranded.
Parliament urges govt to expand geriatric care for older persons
MPs have warned that the country’s ageing population faces rising medical costs, limited access to geriatric services and inadequate financial support.
Husband dies after falling on sharp stick during playful chase with wife
They were running after each other when Nakasolo pursued her husband. Little did she know that he would fall on a sharp piece of wood, which pierced his heart through the right breast, killing him instantly.
22 arrested over illegal wildlife possession in Nakaseke
The suspects were intercepted on August 17, 2026, during an intelligence-led motorised patrol and snap checkpoint mounted at Mijumwa trading centre at about 11:00 pm.
Jinja district council meeting flops as councillors disappear after registering
Kibombo said 16 councillors registered, but later disappeared. For the meeting to proceed, Kibombo said he needed a quorum of 12 councillors, but only 10 councillors were present. This prompted him to suspend the session until further notice.
Over 300 arrested, 36 Vehicles impounded in Bugoma Forest crackdown
According to Hangi, the 336 suspects arrested were linked to offences ranging from charcoal production and illegal timber harvesting to cultivation inside the reserve, transportation of illegal forest products, destruction of protected vegetation and unauthorised entry.
Kwania man jailed 10 years for stealing mother’s Sh1.7m
According to the prosecution, Ebong broke into his mother’s house and took part of the money she had earned from renting out her land.
Ultimate University Quiz Season 4: Busitema University eyes top spot
After finishing in third place in last year's edition of the thrilling Ultimate University Quiz, Busitema University is now aiming for the top position this year.
Climate change: Farmers demand more irrigation investment for coffee, cocoa
The consultations, which opened on Tuesday, August 18, at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala, are also focusing on policy and institutional reforms that can increase private-sector participation, strengthen agribusiness, and mobilise investment across key value chains.
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The dark side of slimming jabs, pills
However, safety and death have risen after mounjaro, a key slimming jab that Ugandans use, was flagged by European countries. The same slimming drug has also been placed under investigation after more than 200 died in UK, a year after using it. The jabs were linked to pancreatic disorders.
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The presidential hopefuls if CIA had killed Gen. Idi Amin
Before Carter covered a month as president, Amin murdered Archbishop Janani Luwum. In a televised news conference on February 23, Carter reacted to Luwum’s murder by stating that Uganda’s treatment of human rights had “disgusted the entire civilised world.” Therefore, he stressed the need for additional CIA covert intelligence operations overseas, not ruling out the option of assassinating Amin.
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Who benefits from dancing children?
At Wembly Mo Foundation, the children are grouped according to age, experience and ability. Training covers choreography, physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, confidence and stage presence. Parents are considered important partners in decision-making and are consulted on major performances, travel, media appearances and school-related matters.
Govt moves to strengthen inter-agency support for local drug manufacturers
“It is really unfortunate that we continue importing drugs when our own local manufacturers have ready-made products,” she said. “We need to sit together, realign ourselves and begin supporting our own.”
Uganda quits anti-poaching pact over subscription woes
Katusiime said Uganda's withdrawal from the pact followed persistent difficulties the ministry had faced in paying its annual subscription fees and settling its domestic arrears.
Rugyendo appointed Speaker Oboth's principal press secretary
Rugyendo said he has many colleagues in the media he will work with to support the speakership.
Kadaga moves to help families of victims trafficked to Russia
Kadaga said she was shocked by their (families’) stories and how their loved ones had been trafficked to the war front in Ukraine.
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