Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye on Tuesday appeared before the High Court in Kampala alongside his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale and Capt. Denis Oola, as proceedings resumed in their long-running treason case. Scenes from court showed the trio being formally produced before Justice Emmanuel Baguma, amid heavy security presence, as the court prepared to…
State House has dismissed claims that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s convoy caused the severe traffic gridlock that paralysed sections of the Kampala–Masaka Road in Mpigi, describing the allegations as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Tuesday, State House said while the delays experienced by motorists were regrettable, it was inaccurate to attribute them…
Police in Kampala are investigating a robbery and assault incident that occurred at Chezz Boss Mutoto Bar in Munyonyo on December 27, 2025, in which several patrons were attacked and robbed of their mobile phones. According to a statement issued by the Kampala Metropolitan Police, preliminary findings indicate that a group of suspects descended on…
The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Dr Sarah Bireete, a lawyer and human rights defender, following a security operation at her residence on Tuesday. In a statement posted on X, Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala said Dr Bireete, who is the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), is…
While Elon Musk holds the title of the richest person on Earth in late 2025, Mansa Musa, the 14th-century emperor of the Mali Empire, continues to be recognised as the wealthiest human in history. Mansa Musa (c. 1280–1337), also known as Musa I of Mali, ruled from approximately 1312 to 1337. Under his leadership, the…