Uganda’s business community has formally endorsed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for re-election in the 2026 general elections, citing his role in ensuring peace, stability and a conducive environment for economic growth. The endorsement was made during the Kampala Business Forum held at Kampala Serena Hotel, which was convened under the theme “The Power of Collaboration:…
As the festive season approaches, the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has intensified countrywide enforcement operations aimed at reducing road crashes and ensuring a safe and enjoyable holiday period for all road users. The operations, code-named “Arrive Alive,” focus on curbing traffic offences and enforcing compliance with road safety regulations across the country. According…
The Uganda Police Force has launched investigations into a suspected racket behind the vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Butaleja District, following the theft of electrical wires from power poles in the area. According to police, the incident occurred on December 14, 2025, at around 7:00 a.m., in Lubanga Cell, Bufujja Town Council. The Chairperson of…
Sam Mugumya, a Ugandan opposition activist and former aide to Dr. Kizza Besigye, was reportedly arrested on August 26, 2025, in Mbarara City, Uganda, by military and plain-clothed personnel while having breakfast at a hotel. Opposition figures and his lawyers allege he was taken to a military detention facility in Mbuya, Kampala (under the Chieftaincy…
A public spat has erupted between Ugandan musicians Aaronix and Gloria Bugie after the two exchanged sharp words over image, professionalism and artistic branding, igniting debate within the entertainment industry and on social media. Aaronix, whose real name is Aaron Mukwaya, is known for his Afrosoul sound blending Afrobeats, jazz and R&B, with songs such…