LifeStyle
My Story: Rukeribuga and the Fight for the Source of the Nile
Rippon Falls, Jinja City — At the edge of the great river…
Spice Diana takes sound gear after unpaid gig
At a lively event in Bukomansimbi, singer Spice Diana delivered her set…
Crested Crane hub: future of tourism & hospitality
JINJA — The rebirth of Jinja’s Crested Crane Hotel as a specialised…
Nile glamour: ‘Back to the Source’ premieres
KAMPALA — It was a night of high-octane glamour, diplomats, and red-carpet…
Security
Four UPDF officers charged over fuel diversion
Kampala, Uganda — Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of misusing operational fuel for personal benefit. The accused — Brig. Gen. James Barigye Ruheesi, Col. David Ocitti Kidega, Maj. Innocent Kikongo Mugumya, and Capt. Kenneth Labwon Kinyera — appeared before a military court chaired by Brig. Gen. Richard Tukachungurwa, where they denied the charges. According to the prosecution, the officers allegedly diverted approximately 27,000 litres of diesel intended for military operations between July 2022 and December 2023 in Kampala and Jinja. The quartet faces…
Regional News
Kigali’s new bus lanes ease rush hour congestion
KIGALI, Rwanda — Traffic congestion in Kigali is showing early signs of improvement following the rollout of dedicated bus lanes on key roads, a move city authorities say is aimed at modernising public transport and reducing emissions. The City of Kigali officially introduced the “bus-only” lanes on April 24, 2026, restricting the right-hand lane to public buses during peak hours — from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The measure is currently being implemented along four major corridors, including the busy Remera–Rwandex–Downtown stretch. Early feedback from commuters and drivers suggests the initiative is already easing…
