Two Ugandan nationals have been arrested in Thailand after police accused them of running an illegal prostitution operation that reportedly earned them tens of millions of shillings every month. Thai tourist police identified the suspects as Janet Nakalema, 32, and Mariam Namatovu, 29, who were arrested on Koh Phangan Island in Surat Thani Province following…
Uganda’s anti-corruption watchdog has recovered more than Shs2 billion in misappropriated public funds as part of intensified enforcement efforts over the past six months. Speaking during a press briefing at the Uganda Media Centre, the Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, said the Inspectorate of Government registered 1,516 complaints between July and…
The Makindye Standards, Utilities, and Wildlife Court has convicted PRO Industries Pte Limited for illegally discharging untreated industrial waste into the Ngaju Wetland in Ndibulungi Village, Kakabala Parish, Butuntumula Sub-county, Luweero District. The case was heard before Chief Magistrate Her Worship Gladys Kamasanyu, where Mr. Adrian Caesar Mugabe, the company manager, pleaded guilty on behalf…
Police in Kampala have arrested six suspects during an operation targeting the trade in suspected stolen motor vehicle parts in Kiseka Market. The operation was conducted by officers from Uganda Police Force, particularly the Jinja Road Police Station, on March 5, 2026, between 10:00am and 3:00pm. Police said several shops suspected of dealing in stolen…
The legendary Congolese gospel music group Makoma paid a courtesy visit to Anita Among at her Kololo residence ahead of their upcoming concert in Kampala. The visit comes as New Vision Group marks its 40th anniversary in the media industry. During the meeting, Speaker Among thanked Don Wanyama for promoting Uganda internationally and for facilitating…