Mivumba hit with 30% tax
Parliament has considered and approved a raft of bills introducing or increasing taxes on various goods intended to raise revenue to fund government activities in the new financial year. The…
Trailblazing Miss World pioneer Cynthia Shange dies at 76
South Africa is mourning the death of veteran actress, model, and beauty queen Cynthia Shange, who has died aged 76, according to official and media reports. Shange, widely celebrated as…
The gods must be crazy: strong winds blow away tent at Okello murder trial
Proceedings in the high-profile murder trial of Christopher Okello Onyum were abruptly suspended on Wednesday after a violent rainstorm disrupted the court session at Ggaba Community Church grounds in Kampala.…
Nakimuli to be buried Thursday in Luwero
Members of Parliament have paid tribute to former Member of Parliament for Kalangala District, the late Hon. Helen Nakimuli, describing her as a humble but audible voice for her people.…
Besigye turns 70 in prison
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has marked his 70th birthday while still in detention at Luzira Prison, drawing renewed political debate and emotional tributes from allies…
