LifeStyle
‘Cartoons from the Source of the Nile’ set for global animation audiences
KAMPALA – The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has announced a partnership with…
Da Agent keeps lugaflo flame burning on hip-hop scene
KAMPALA, Uganda — In an era where Afrobeat and Afropop dominate Uganda's…
Activist Frank Mwesigye marries Laureen Natasha
KAMPALA, Uganda — Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) mobilizer and social media…
Fr Lukyamuzi calls for ethical journalism in farewell to Joseph Sseruwooza
WAKISO, Uganda — Journalists have been urged to uphold truth, integrity and…
Security
Court defers Lukwago bail ruling by 24 hours
KAMPALA – The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has postponed its ruling on the bail application of People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) president Erias Lukwago, saying it requires an additional 24 hours to consider the matter because of the sensitivity of the case. The court had been expected to deliver its decision on Monday following Lukwago’s application for release after he was charged with misprision of treason and remanded to Luzira Prison last week. However, the presiding magistrate informed the parties that the ruling was not yet ready and requested more time before delivering a decision. Lukwago, a former Kampala Lord…
Regional News
Martha Karua deported from Uganda after detention at Entebbe airport
KAMPALA/NAIROBI – Kenyan lawyer and presidential aspirant Martha Karua has left Uganda and is on her way back to Nairobi after being detained and denied entry by Ugandan authorities at Entebbe International Airport on Monday. In an update issued by her office, Karua confirmed that she had departed Uganda and would address the media upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. “We can confirm that Presidential Aspirant and Senior Counsel Martha Karua has departed Entebbe and is en route to Nairobi following her detention and denial of entry by Ugandan authorities earlier today,” her office said. The statement added that…
