The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has further remanded four suspects accused of attempting to illegally withdraw more than Shs725 million from a bank account. Prosecution alleges that the suspects targeted an account belonging to Enid Kukunda held at Stanbic Bank Uganda. Court heard that on October 3, 2025, the accused allegedly attempted to withdraw…
The Inspectorate of Government Uganda (IG) has directed Habib Hussein, a former clinical officer attached to Bombo Health Centre III, to refund UGX 81,258,356 that he received in salary while absent from duty. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Inspectorate said the directive followed investigations by its Mukono Regional Office which found Hussein guilty of…
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has appointed Richard Baabo Kamugisha as the new Secretary to the Commission, effective March 4, 2026. Kamugisha had been serving in an acting capacity since late 2024 following the departure of the former Secretary. In a statement issued by the Commission, officials confirmed the appointment, noting that Kamugisha brings more…
ENTEBBE, Uganda — Ugandan football coach Mike Mutebi has been found alive in Kisubi, Wakiso District, hours after police launched a search following his disappearance over the weekend. According to authorities, Mutebi was recovered on Monday near a banana plantation in Kisubi and was immediately taken to hospital where medical personnel are assessing his health…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Doctors and medical professionals in Uganda have raised concerns over a proposed reform by the Ministry of Health (Uganda) to extend the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) training programme from five to six years by introducing a mandatory unpaid internship starting in July 2026. Health officials say the proposed…