KAMPALA — The Ugandan government is considering plans to clear part of the Namanve Forest Reserve to pave way for expanded industrial development, sparking debate over environmental protection and economic growth. The proposal targets about 500 acres of the reserve—gazetted in 1932—to extend the Namanve Industrial Park for a Chinese investor reportedly planning to establish…
KAMPALA — A 31-year-old housewife, Elizabeth Mbabazi, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to her role in an attempted Shs725 million fraud targeting Stanbic Bank, before turning state witness against her co-accused. Mbabazi was convicted by the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court after entering a plea bargain with the prosecution,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Weeks after evading a military manhunt following Uganda’s disputed January election, opposition leader Bobi Wine surfaced in Washington, D.C., on March 18 for a series of Capitol Hill meetings. Bobi Wine met with bipartisan congressional staff to discuss concerns over eroding democracy, human rights abuses, and tensions between the United States and…
VATICAN CITY — The Holy See has released the official itinerary for Pope Leo XIV’s highly anticipated first apostolic journey to Africa, scheduled to take place from April 13–23, 2026. The 11-day pilgrimage will see the Holy Father visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, marking his first return to the continent since his election…
KAMPALA — Leaders across Uganda have called for unity, compassion and economic transformation as Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. President Yoweri Museveni praised Muslims for their discipline during the fasting period and urged them to apply those values to boost productivity in key sectors of the economy. Opposition leader Mathias Mpuuga…