Media personality and Head of Broadcast at Nation Media Group–Uganda, Flavia Tumusiime, has withdrawn from the lineup of speakers for the forthcoming Dominate 2026 women’s conference, following days of intense online discussion and criticism over the event’s messaging. The event, scheduled for 28 March 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds, was billed by organisers as a…
State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working jointly with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, has arraigned Dr Odung Tony, the District Health Officer of Alebtong District Local Government, before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of causing financial loss to the government amounting to UGX 165,520,800. Dr Odung appeared before…
Kampala — Police in the Kampala Metropolitan Area have stepped up coordinated disruptive operations in a renewed effort to curb crime and enhance public safety, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of suspects across multiple divisions. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Kawala Racheal, the intelligence-led operations targeted crime-prone areas in Kampala and the…
KAMPALA, Feb 24, 2026 — The contest for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament has intensified with the formal entry of Aringa South MP-elect Alioni Yorke Odria, bringing the number of declared candidates to five. Odria, who spoke to journalists in Kampala on Tuesday, said he is entering the race to “restore the lost glory of…
KAMPALA — Laroo-Pece Division MP-elect and Justice Minister Norbert Mao has formally declared his bid for the Speakership of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, saying he is ready to contest for the top legislative position after conducting wide consultations. Mao said he believes he is fully qualified for the role and does not see the need for…