UPDF soldier jailed 30 years for Kole murder
The High Court has sentenced a Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier to 30 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to murder in a case that has drawn attention…
Mildred Tuhaise marks 11 years at NBS TV
Veteran Ugandan broadcast journalist Mildred Tuhaise has marked 11 years at NBS Television, celebrating a career she describes as rooted in public service, discipline, and resilience. Tuhaise marked the milestone…
URA officer uncovers $10.2m hidden in container, rejects bribe
A Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) customs officer has uncovered more than $10.2 million (about Shs37 billion) hidden inside a shipping container, in a case that has sparked public debate about…
ECOTRUST drives smarter forestry to boost Uganda’s forest cover
For years, tree planting initiatives across the country have faced a persistent challenge: low survival rates of seedlings. While commitment to reforestation has grown, threats such as termite infestations have…
Starlink’s satellite internet coming to Uganda
KAMPALA — Government is in the final stages of discussions to license satellite internet provider Starlink as part of a wider push to expand internet access and close connectivity gaps…
