Authorities in northern Uganda have arrested a doctor accused of operating an illegal surgical facility from his residence in Kitgum Municipality. The suspect, Paul Pope Okwera, is reportedly attached to Kitgum General Hospital. According to investigators, the doctor is alleged to have converted part of his home into a makeshift operating theatre where he carried…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Thomas Tayebwa has defended the performance of the 11th Parliament, saying its leadership has delivered on its constitutional mandate while urging members of the ruling party to maintain unity ahead of the upcoming parliamentary leadership vote. Speaking to journalists at his home in Kigo, Tayebwa said the current leadership under Anita Annet…
Operations at Muwema & Co. Advocates were disrupted on Friday after the firm was evicted from its rented offices in Kololo over alleged rent arrears totaling USD 372,300 (about Shs1.34 billion). The property owner, Downtown Investments Ltd, reportedly instructed court bailiffs to repossess the premises after months of unpaid rent. During the enforcement exercise, bailiffs…
The Anti-Corruption Court in Nakasero has issued fresh summons to two senior officials from Alebtong District Local Government to answer charges related to the alleged irregular payment of more than Shs165 million to a construction company. According to the prosecution, the officials are accused of authorising the payment under circumstances that allegedly violated public financial…
Police in the Kampala Metropolitan area have arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of attempting to rob a resident in Najeera. The suspect, identified as Hussein Wagaba, a resident of Kayunga in Wakiso District, was arrested on Friday, March 6, 2026, following a swift response by security personnel. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke…