LifeStyle
Minister throws cake at crowd like he’s feeding dogs
RUKUNGIRI — A Ugandan minister has come under criticism after a video…
TikToker Jovia1235 murder suspect remanded to Luzira
KAMPALA — A woman accused of murdering 22-year-old TikToker Jovia Namuwulya, popularly…
Crazy Kennar turns African airports into comedy
KAMPALA — What does an African airport say about the country behind…
Inspired by Jose Chameleone, Izhuru quits music after 24 hitless years
Isaac Ssegawa, better known as Izhuru, has walked away from a 24-year…
Security
Chris Obore, six co-accused granted bail
KAMPALA — Interdicted Parliament Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Obore has been granted cash bail of Shs30 million by the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala in a case involving allegations of embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering. Obore was also ordered to deposit his passport and a land title with court as part of his bail conditions. His sureties were each bonded at Shs300 million, but were not required to make cash deposits. His co-accused were also granted bail with varying cash-bond requirements. Mureebe Muhanuka, Rajab Kaaya and Emmanuel Okwi were each granted bail on a Shs20 million…
Regional News
Gabonese MP arrested for assaulting RwandAir supervisor
Gabonese lawmaker Augustin Lobelle Yembi was arrested at Kigali International Airport on September 3 following an altercation with a supervisor of RwandAir, before being handed over to Gabonese authorities after diplomatic intervention between the two countries. Yembi, an independent member of Gabon’s National Assembly elected in 2025, was reportedly in transit at the airport when the incident occurred. He was detained by Rwandan authorities and remained in custody pending proceedings over alleged physical assault against the airline supervisor. According to the Gabonese National Assembly, the lawmaker was initially expected to face proceedings before Rwandan courts. The case was subsequently taken…
