Month: February 2026

Government has revealed that Dr. Aggrey Kiyingi is behind ‘empty’ security threats of armed attacks on Uganda that have been circulating lately. This follows the security threats which circulated on social media platforms of an "armed attack" on Uganda that was to take place between 16th and 17th July 2018.

Money stashed by rich Kenyans in Switzerland banks rose last year even as pressure against financial secrecy by Swiss and Kenyan authorities mounted. The total amount went up 4.3 per cent to Swiss francs 950 million (CHF) or about KSh96 billion (UShs3.5 trillion) last year from 911.4 million or about

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir says he's ready to accept a peace deal that would end years of civil war in the world's youngest country. The agreement being negotiated with his rival Riek Machar would give the country five vice presidents, and covers power sharing and security. A permanent ceasefire

Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa has called for increased investments targeting livelihood enhancement. Kutesa made the plea during events commemorating the 66th anniversary of the Egyptian revolution, a day defined as a turning point in the history and independence of Egypt. Kutesa observed that although Egypt has supported the political,

The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija has apologised to Parliament for reportedly disowning Mobile Money Tax. This is after he received a letter from the Speaker that he should apologise to the House and set the record straight why he said the controversial tax was passed

City socialite Charles Olim aka SIPAPA has been rearrested for public nuisance and inconsiderate use of motor vehicle. Olim was arrested from Kiseeka market following distress calls from business operators. His arrests have always come after public outcry about his impunity on the roads. “Police now warns celebrities, civil servants

By Peter Abaanabasazi Kikuube The Marine Police unit has banned the sailing of people without lifesaving gadgets on the waters of Lake Albert. This was revealed by Michael Walwanga, the Deputy Commandant Marine Police Unit while receiving life-saving and rescue equipment donated by International Organization for Migration (IOM) to the

The national carrier of Uganda, has signed a memorandum of understanding for two A330-800neo, the new version of the best-selling A330 widebody airliner, featuring new wings new Rolls-Royce’s latest-generation Trent 7000 engines, new systems and a new Airspace cabin interior, according to Airbus. The agreement was announced at Farnborough airshow