The proprietor of Welfare Clinic in Soroti City is under police custody in connection with the death of a woman during childbirth under suspicious circumstances. Identified as Emma Lucy Aluka, the lady arrived at the clinic on Thursday, January 23, experiencing labor pains, and after assessment, Dr. Egwau recommended a …

Alex Byarugaba has urged Parliament’s budget. The chairperson of the Presidential Affairs Committee has asked parliament to increase President Yoweri Museveni’s donation budget for the next financial year, 2025/26. A total of 83.03 billion has been requested by the statehouse to cover the outstanding presidential donations, although only Shs 53.03 …

As excitement and anticipation grow following the release of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, some pupils and parents may face challenges accessing individual performance details. To simplify the process, a quick and convenient service is now available for personalized and bulk results checking. Pupils …

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, has reactivated his X account barely a week after he quit the social media platform, citing renewed focus on his military duties. “I’m back!” Gen Kainerugaba posted on his verified account @mkainerugaba that has quickly amassed hundreds of followers. He …

Summary: Minister of State for Planning, Amos Lugoloobi, urged Parliament to support proposed land reforms to facilitate land acquisition for public projects and address financial strain caused by idle loans tied up in legal disputes. He highlighted the importance of these reforms for the success of the Fourth National Development …

Summary: Uganda will join BRICS as a Partner State in the first quarter of 2025, becoming the first East African Community (EAC) member to do so. This move expands BRICS’ influence in East Africa, with Uganda joining countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Uganda has officially become …

Summary: The head of Uganda’s military, who is also the son of longstanding President Yoweri Museveni, said he wanted to behead the country’s most prominent opposition leader. Muhoozi Kainerugaba is widely believed to be the heir apparent to his father, who has governed Uganda since 1986. Kainerugaba routinely makes inflammatory …

Summary: The Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC) has closed Kamwokya Med-Care Centre and suspended its proprietor, Dr. Richard Waigumba, for two years after the death of a patient due to professional misconduct. Investigations revealed unqualified personnel, poor supervision, falsified records, and inadequate resources. The Uganda Medical and Dental …

Summary: Ghana’s Supreme Court has dismissed two legal challenges against a controversial anti-LGBT law, allowing President Nana Akufo-Addo to sign it into law. The bill, which increases penalties for same-sex activity and restricts LGBT rights, has sparked concerns over its potential economic impact and human rights implications. The law now …

Summary: A top general in charge of Russian nuclear protection forces has been killed along with an aide by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter in Moscow, according to Russia’s investigative committee. A top Russian general accused by Ukraine of being responsible for the use of chemical weapons against …