Kampala — At least 12.4 million Ugandans are living in multidimensional poverty, according to newly released data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), highlighting deep inequalities in access to basic services across the country. The findings, drawn from the 2024 census and the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), show that 27% of Uganda’s total population…
The High Court in Kampala has begun hearing the defence of Molly Katanga, widow and prime suspect in the killing of businessman Henry Katanga, in a case that has drawn widespread public attention. Katanga, who appeared in court in person for the first time since her arrest, is jointly charged alongside her daughters, Martha Nkwanzi…
Members of Parliament have sharply questioned the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) proposed expenditure on entertainment, welfare, and rent, as scrutiny of the agency’s Shs877 billion budget request for the 2026/27 financial year intensifies. During a heated session of Parliament’s budget committee, legislators raised concern over allocations including Shs23 billion earmarked for entertainment and staff welfare,…
KAMPALA — The Ugandan creative industry is in shock following the death of Esteri Tebandeke, a “bright, fearless creative” who passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. Known for her depth and heart, Tebandeke left an indelible mark on African cinema through her roles in the Disney hit “Queen of Katwe”, “Imperial Blue”, and “Little…
Kampala — In a viral TikTok video from a road rehabilitation site along Old Kira Road, Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), pressed a project engineer over a series of temporary open drainage inlets installed to manage stormwater during construction. The interaction, which drew laughter from onlookers, showed Buzeki questioning the…