The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has ordered the interdiction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Kalungu District Local Government, Ms Rose Nalumansi, and three other senior district officials over alleged gross mismanagement of public funds. In a directive dated December 19, addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of…
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has dismissed Lawrence Ampe, a warder formerly attached to Ngora Prisons, over allegations of engaging in partisan politics and publicly criticising the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) on social media. In a letter dated December 17, 2025, addressed to the Officer in Charge of Ngora Prisons, the Prisons Council resolved…
At least 41 suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal attack on National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters during Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine)’s campaign in Gulu City earlier this month. The Regional Police Spokesperson for Aswa–Gulu, David Ongom Mudong, said the suspects, accused of assaulting NUP supporters and looting property on December 6, were…
Goma — The Congo River Alliance, also known as AFC/M23, has accused the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of violating a recently declared unilateral ceasefire, alleging continued military attacks against its positions and civilian areas in eastern Congo. In a statement released on Friday by Lawrence Kanyuka, the group’s spokesperson, the AFC/M23…
Uganda’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Zaake Wanume Kibedi, has attributed the sharp rise in investment from the UAE to deliberate economic diplomacy and structured engagement platforms that connect investors to opportunities in Uganda. Speaking at the Metro Cement product launch held at the Serena Hotel in Kampala on Thursday, Ambassador Kibedi said foreign…