Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine (real name Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu), president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), is scheduled to deliver an address at the upcoming 18th Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy on February 18, 2026, via video link, organisers have confirmed. The annual summit, held at the United Nations European headquarters in…
KYENJOJO — A striking new church building in Kyenjojo District is drawing attention not only for its impressive structure but also for what it represents to the local community. The Our Lady of Salvation Butiiti Catholic Church, constructed at an estimated cost of Shs5.5 billion, is nearing completion in Butiiti Parish and is fast becoming…
A 22-year-old security guard, Webisa Marvin, has been formally charged with the rape, murder and aggravated robbery of popular Ugandan TikToker Namulinde Diana, also known as Daina SkyZ. Marvin appeared before Kampala City Hall Court on Thursday, where prosecutors presented three serious charges against him, including rape without consent, murder and aggravated robbery relating to…
FORT PORTAL — Health officials have raised serious concerns about the high rate of HIV infections in Fort Portal City, where current data shows infection levels far above the national average. According to Boniface Epoku, a programme officer at the health ministry, the situation in Fort Portal is “worrying,” with roughly 12 out of every…
More than 100 bodyguards and drivers who provided security and logistical support to the eight presidential candidates in Uganda’s recently concluded 2026 General Election are demanding payment of over Shillings 10 million in unpaid campaign allowances from the Electoral Commission (EC). The group, drawn from units including the Very Important Persons Protection Unit (VIPPU), Vital…