Kampala, Uganda — Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Anti-Corruption Court after being convicted over the diversion of iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. The ruling was delivered following investigations led by the Anti-Corruption Unit State House in collaboration with the…
Kampala, Uganda — The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has ordered an immediate halt to construction activities and directed full restoration of a degraded section of the Lake Victoria shoreline in Munyonyo, Kampala District, following what it described as illegal encroachment into a protected area. The directive affects developments in Mulungu Village, Munyonyo Parish, where…
Kampala, Uganda — The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has recovered more than UGX 335.6 million from public officials who had failed to refund misused government funds, in a renewed push to enforce accountability in public service. The recoveries follow a directive issued on March 16 requiring 202 officials to appear before the IG and reconcile…
Entebbe, Uganda — A powerful windstorm has caused significant damage at Entebbe International Airport, destroying property and overturning aircraft in an incident that has raised concerns about safety and infrastructure resilience. Preliminary reports indicate that the storm struck with intense ուժ, damaging vehicles and sections of airport facilities. Several cars were reportedly wrecked, while parts…
Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force has issued a strong warning to motorists over the dangerous practice of carrying excess passengers, particularly in front seats, saying it poses a serious threat to road safety. In a statement shared on X, traffic police spokesperson Michael Kananura said several drivers have already been arrested and are…