Gulu — Retired Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo was honoured in a homecoming ceremony in his Acholi homeland on March 15, 2026, following his retirement on January 18 after a distinguished 40-year judicial career, including five years as Uganda’s Chief Justice. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni attended the event in Gulu City, praising Owiny-Dollo for his…
Kampala — In a remarkable display of determination and academic excellence, inmates across Uganda’s prison system have achieved top marks in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams, drawing national attention and praise for the rehabilitative power of education. Despite a national pass rate of 98.9%, several prisoners stood out for exceptional performance….
Kampala — A video showing desperate pleas during a deadly security raid in Butambala District has resurfaced on social media, reigniting controversy over the violent incident that occurred during Uganda’s disputed January 2026 general election. The footage and related posts on the platform X (formerly Twitter) depict civilians begging for mercy as uniformed officers moved through…
Adjumani — A prison warder has died, and two others were hospitalised after a colleague allegedly gave them a herbal charm in an attempt to recover a stolen motorcycle, police in Adjumani District have reported. According to the Uganda Police, the incident occurred on March 12, 2026, after prison warder Daniel Ogwok discovered that his motorcycle had…
Kampala — The Government of Uganda has officially approved visa-free entry for citizens of 40 countries and territories in a major policy shift designed to stimulate tourism, expand trade links and strengthen regional integration under the broader vision of an open, borderless Africa. Under the new policy, travellers from the selected nations will no longer…