Police and military last evening surrounded the home of Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, a few hours after he had announced his plan to walk to police in a public demonstration to protest continuous brutality against his … Continue reading Bobi under house arrest
By Reuters Garcia, 69, fatally shot himself in the head on Wednesday at his home in Lima as police waited in another room to arrest him in the Odebrecht case, which has ensnared three other former Peruvian presidents. Garcia had … Continue reading Former Peru President kills self to avoid arrest
A portrait of the deceased By Feni Job It was a somber mood as students of Nkumba University on Tuesday, 12th March gathered to pay their last respect to their colleague Lang Gatot, a third year student pursuing Degree in … Continue reading Tears as Nkumba University Students pay last respect to colleague killed in gruesome accident
A Rwandan national, who was arrested by security operatives last year after he was found loitering near an installation of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, has been charged with illegal entry and stay in Uganda by the magistrates court in … Continue reading Rwandan arrested near CMI, charged with illegal entry into Uganda
China’s aviation regulator has told domestic airlines to suspend operation of all Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, in the first regulatory response to a second deadly crash for the plane in less than five months. The unprecedented grounding in the … Continue reading China, Ethiopia Airlines grounds Boeing 737 Max 8 jets after latest crash
In Summary Uganda Premier League (Match Day 19): Tuesday, 12th February 2019 Onduparaka Vs URA – Green Light Stadium, Arua (4:30 Pm Agency Onduparaka entertains URA Football Club during match day 19 of the Uganda Premier League at the intimidating … Continue reading Onduparaka vs URA match preview | Uganda Premier League
Reuters Nigerian Singer Burna Boy confirms dates for his show in Kampala Nigerian Afro-fusion singer and songwriter Damini Ogulu famously known as Burna Boy earlier today through an Instagram post confirmed that he will be performing live in Kampala, Uganda … Continue reading Confirmed: Burna Boy is coming to Uganda
By Generation Reporter Armed men on Monday evening raided DFCU Bank branch in Bwaise, assaulting a number of workers, The Tower Post reports. The men who were believed to be robbers reportedly ambushed the bank’s workers as they were closing … Continue reading Armed robbers raid DFCU Bank Bwaise Branch
In Summary Section 38 of the Press and Journalist Act on the protection of source of information states that “a journalist shall not be compelled to disclose the source of his or her information except with the consent of the … Continue reading Journalist forced by Police to disclose sources
Compiled by Carren Naiga and Feni Job The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its fifth year. Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for … Continue reading Komla Dumor Award 2019: Seeking a rising star of African journalism
By Sqoop Last week, Miss Uganda and Miss World Quiin Abenakyo was set to travel to the Eastern part of the country in the Tulambule Campaign. Dubbed the Tulambule Ne Quiin edition, Abenakyo was meant to spearhead the team that … Continue reading Fabiola replaces Abenakyo in Tulambule tourism campaign
By Kisekka Ronaldo Hon. Owek Martin Kasekende, Buganda Kingdom minister of Lands and Agriculture, has encouraged people to protect their land by getting land title through the ‘Kyapa Mu Ngalo congratulated those whose land titles had been successfully processed. He … Continue reading Embrace ‘Kyapa Mu Ngalo’, Buganda Land minister
By Generation Reporter Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof Barnabas Nawangwe on Monday flashed a ray of hope, signaling a possible end to the university staff strike which had entered its third week. Nawangwe this afternoon addressed a joint General Assembly … Continue reading Rays of hope as Nawangwe & MUASA leader bury hatchet
Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Uganda’s planned national carrier, Uganda Airlines, has handed over the first cockpit crew sets to Bombardier for training a head of the carrier’s comeback mid this year. The first set of eight pilots are reported … Continue reading Uganda Airlines’ comeback: Pilots starts training
In Summary Since 2014, the two countries have been involved in discussions. When the parties returned to court in November 2016, Uganda asked for 16 months to translate DRC’s voluminous documents, which were written in French. By The EastAfrican The … Continue reading ICJ reopens $10b case between DR Congo and Uganda
In Summary January 17: Annie Tabura travels from Uganda to Rwanda for an MTN Group conference at Kivu Serena Hotel. January 18: After the meeting, Ms Tabura and MTN chief marketing officer Olivier Prentout return to Kigali. January 19: Ms … Continue reading Fairy tale: Deported MTN employee narrates ordeal
By Ole!Media Content Hub In an extraordinary tale, an Indian man has decided to hold his parents to account, after they decided to have him without his consent. Raphael Samuel (27), from New Delhi, plans to file a lawsuit against … Continue reading This is not the normal News: Man suing his parents for giving birth to him
By Generation Reporter Four people have been confirmed dead after in an accident that happened in Mabira on Friday night along the Kampala jinja road highway. The accident according to police involved a coaster and a trailer that collided at … Continue reading Four perish, 13 injured in Mabira accident
In Summary The Ugandan woman, 37, and her Ghanaian partner, 43, both from Walthamstow, east London, were accused of cutting their daughter over the 2017 summer bank holiday. Carrying out FGM carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years. She … Continue reading First person to be convicted of FGM in UK is Ugandan
By Generation Reporter Rwandan president Paul Kagame on Friday took over chairmanship of EAC Summit of Heads of State and Government from his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni who has been the head since May 2017 when he replaced President John … Continue reading Breakimg: Kagame replaces Museveni as EAC summit head
By Generation Reporter Kampala-As government battles with citizens opposed to the ‘rushed’ issuance of the electronic passports, another hurting news has emerged, showing that the new ePassports can’t be used in some countries. A screenshot of an email exchange between … Continue reading Denmark rejects Uganda’s new epassports
In Summary Kampala says it provided samples to of the new passport to all consular missions accredited to Uganda. Danish authorities said samples where forwarded in January 2019. The New passport was launched last year in December. By Generation Reporter … Continue reading Gov’t clarifies rejection of new passport by Denmark
In Summary Mukono District speaker Mr Emmanuel Mbonye who is a resident in the area said this is the second time heartless people are burning Namusisi’s children. Mukono District Police Commander Rogers Seguya confirmed the incident, saying investigations are ongoing. … Continue reading Mother, three children burnt to death in suspected arson attack
By Citizen Tv, Kenya Ugandan authorities have confiscated roughly 750 pieces of ivory and thousands of pangolin scales trucked into the East African country from northern neighbor South Sudan. Authorities announced the seizure Thursday, saying that two Vietnamese nationals had … Continue reading URA consificate smuggled ivory, two Vietnamese arrested
By Feni Job Kyadondo East legislature Hon Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine says he “seriously considering” challenging President Museveni in the 2021 elections. He was speaking to CNN yesterday. Watch the clip: Bobi Wine has headlined world new recently for his adamant opposition of President Musevenis 33 years rule through his powerful slogan “#PeoplePower Our Power” Bobi Wine becomes the second person to openly declare their intention to challenge president Museveni after Phiona Mirembe did so few days back. Related Story:Phiona Mirembe: The female lawyer who wants to contest for presidency in 2021 Continue reading Bobi Wine says he’s “seriously considering challenging President Museveni” in the 2021 elections
By Generation Reporter A garbage truck with plate number UAM 486X killed two people on spot after it rammed in to motorists. Two of the injured who were rushed to Mulago hospital have been confirmed dead. The occupants of the … Continue reading Waste truck knocks 4 dead on Sir Apollo Kaggwa road
Education and Sports Minister Janet Museveni has Thursday afternoon released the 2018 Uganda Certificate of Examinations (UCE) results today at Statistics House in Kampala. This is the third time Ms Museveni to release UCE results ever since she was appointed … Continue reading Check for 2018 UCE results here
The Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) has released the 2018 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results. The examination body registered a slight improvement in the performance of Senior four students who sat for the exams last year. While releasing the … Continue reading Over 42,000 students fail UCE
By Generation Reporter The Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) has released the 2018 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results. The examination body registered a slight improvement in the performance of Senior four students who sat for the exams last year. … Continue reading Uneb withholds results for 1,825 students
Mrs Phiona Mirembe By Generation Reporter Kampala | A Kampala-based young female lawyer has declared intention to run for the top-most office in the land come 2021. She becomes one of the fourth women to contest for the office. Phiona … Continue reading Phiona Mirembe: The female lawyer who wants to contest for presidency in 2021
By Davis Joel Kampala-Concerned NGO’S including, Economic, Social Empowernment for Local communities (ESLA) Uganda, Kids Club Kampala and the US based followings foundation have launched a new a campaign dubbed “Community Girl Parliament ” striving at keeping girl child in … Continue reading ESLA, Kids Club Kampala partner to Fight Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy
By Generation Reporter Kampala– Over the Top Tax (OTT) collection volumes, commonly known as social media tax, have fallen from an average of Shs6.8b in September to an average of Shs4b in December 2018, according to data from Uganda Revenue … Continue reading Gov’t missed to collect targeted Sh20b in OTT Tax in December
Maj Gen (Rtd) Kasirye Ggwanga. This file photo was taken when he was still at the rank of brigadier. In Summary According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesman, Superintendent of Police Patrick Onyango, the shooting followed a quarrel between Maj Gen … Continue reading Kasirye Ggwanga shoots at NRMs’ Catherine Kusasira
By Generation Reporter The Uganda National Examinations Board is set to release the Uganda Certificate of Education examination results on Thursday, 31st of January 2019. According to a memo released this afternoon,the release of these results will take place … Continue reading UNEB set to release UCE exams on Thursday
The Kabale District Women Legislator, Hon. Catherine Ndamira was not allowed to make her point In Summary Since the wedding was held on the NRM Liberation Day, the MP said the DJ had no business playing Bobi Wine songs. By … Continue reading NRM MP booed for Bobi Wine comment at Wedding
The accused. Ivan Katongole. PHOTO Daily Monitor In Summary Nakimuli’s body was discovered in a banana plantation with sticks stuffed in her private parts a day after her murder on July 24, 2017 By Daily Monitor The High Court in … Continue reading Entebbe Women Killings: Suspects Set Free
By Andrew M. Mwenda Last week President Yoweri Museveni officially opened the new Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) head office building in Nakawa. As a work of art, the building is majestic. As a source of national pride, it is inspiring. … Continue reading Opinion: URA Building 100% Bad Investment- Andrew Mwenda
By Davis Joel The Ugandans manufacturing transformers are stuck with their products after Umeme and other agencies dealing in electricity fail to consume them. Speaking to journalists at their offices in Kawempe division, the managing director of electrical Controls and … Continue reading Manufactures stuck with produce
Three of the sites – Pornhub.com, Xvideos.com and Youporn.com – were among the top 100 most visited websites in Uganda before the ban took effect Mr Godfrey Mutabazi, the UCC executive director Kampala. Internet service providers have finally blocked pornography … Continue reading Internet service providers block Pornography sites
A fire razed part of Kira Road Police station barracks on Wednesday night Kampala Metropolitan spokesperson has confirmed. Media reports have so far stated at 8am but its cause has not yet been established. Our reporters are working around the … Continue reading Fire guts Kira Road police station
Passengers stranded after Link bus overturned at Kikorongo black spot. Photos by Moris Mumbere At least 27 people are nursing injuries following a bus accident along Bwera-Kasese road in western Uganda. Police said the bus registration number UAK 881C owned … Continue reading 27 injured in Bwera-Kasese road accident
High Court in Mbale has Monday afternoon issued an order blocking the Electoral Commission from gazetting Geoffrey Wandera as the new Busia District Chairman. Mr Wandera, an NRM leaning independent candidate was earlier today declared unopposed by Umar Kiyimba, the … Continue reading Court blocks EC from Gazetting Busia LC V winner
A boat carrying a group of Ugandan revellers has Saturday evening capsized, killing a yet to be confirmed number of people. News coming in indicates the group that left Port bell Luzira aboard a boat belonging to a one Templar … Continue reading Boat Cruise Tragedy: Prince Wasajja, Iryn Namubiru were on board
The vehicle that was transporting the officers before it’s tyre burst and driver lost control. BY GENERATION REPORTER At least six Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers on Monday survived death after the car they were traveling in overturned along … Continue reading Six soldiers cheat death on Masaka road
In summary The Residential Property Prices Indices (RPPIs) are index numbers measuring the rate at which the prices of residential properties are changing over time. RPPIs are key statistics not only for citizens and households across the world, but also … Continue reading Household prices increase by 1.6% – UBOS
A total of 99,672 students are expected to sit for their Uganda Advanced Certificate Examinations starting on Monday, 12th of November 2018. The 53,359 males and 41,313 females will start with Mathematics and history at 9:00 am across the country’s … Continue reading 99,672 students kick start UACE exams tomorrow
The main gate at Bugema University Luwerro Campus By Davis Joel A total of 1,523 students have been awared with post graduate degree’s, degree’s, diploma’s and certificates during the 24th graduation of Bugema University at the universitys’ main campus in … Continue reading Over 1,500 graduate from Bugema University
A photo shared on Whatsapp showing what’s believed to be the accident scene. COURTESY PHOTO By URN Two people have been confirmed dead and 12 others are still nursing injuries following a motor accident in Namutumba District. The deceased are … Continue reading Two dead, 12 injured after taxi overturns
The police have fired all Flying Squad operatives with immediate effect, this website has learnt. In an interno memo seen by this website dated November 5, all police commanders have been wanred against housing the operatives at their police stations. … Continue reading Police fire entire Flying Squad
By Davis Joel GN | Kampala The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and United Nation High Commission for Refugees, UNHCR, have concluded the countrywide biometric verification exercise for refugees and asylum seekers in Uganda. The eight month long exercise … Continue reading OPM, UNHCR conclude biometric refugee verification exercise
The protestors wanted to lock the mayor’s office over Shs20 million that was reportedly deposited on one of the cleaner’s bank account with the intention of diverting it. IN SUMMARY •Lira DPC, Mr Joel Tubanone told journalists that they dispersed … Continue reading Police teargas NRM protesters, arrest 10 others
Gulu, Uganda | Generation News| The High Court in Gulu has granted bail to Edward Ssebuwufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, a bodyguard to the Kyadondo East Legislator, Robert Kyagulanyi. He was released together with Musa Ssenyange popularly known as … Continue reading Bobi Wine bodyguard granted bail
The commuter taxi that was torched by angry residents. In Summary •Several men who claimed to be court bailiffs travelled to the village in two taxis and demolished a resident’s house A commuter taxi registration number UBD 236Z was on … Continue reading Angry mob torch a taxi in Wakiso
In summer: The ageing vessel, whose hull and propellers were all that remained visible above water, was also carrying cargo, including sacks of maize, bananas and cement, when it capsized. Tanzania declared the whole nation was in mourning Sunday as … Continue reading Tanzania buries victims of ferry disaster: Death toll hits 224
Singer Moses Ssali, better known by his stage name Bebe Cool, this morning met with President Yoweri Museveni. The meeting took place at the President’s country home of Rwakitura where the latter spent the weekend, having visited and commissioned a … Continue reading Bebe Cool flies presidential chopper to meet Museveni
At least 44 dead in Tanzania as ferry capsizes in Lake Victoria By AFP At least 44 dead in Tanzania as ferry capsizes in Lake Victoria A statement from Tanzania’s Electrical, Mechanical and Services Agency said it was unknown how … Continue reading 44 dead as ferry capsized in lake victoria
Vietnam’s President Tran Dai Quang has died at the age of 61 after a prolonged and serious illness, state media reported Friday. He passed away from a “serious illness despite devoted treatment by professors and doctors” both in Vietnam and … Continue reading President of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang dies
Vietnam’s President Tran Dai Quang has died at the age of 61 after a prolonged and serious illness, state media reported Friday. He passed away from a “serious illness despite devoted treatment by professors and doctors” both in Vietnam and … Continue reading President of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang dies
Vietnam’s President Tran Dai Quang has died at the age of 61 after a prolonged and serious illness, state media reported Friday. He passed away from a “serious illness despite devoted treatment by professors and doctors” both in Vietnam and … Continue reading President of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang dies
Police is holding three women alleged to have participated in finishing off the life of a Finnish businessman Teräsvuori Tuomas Juha Petteri about two weeks ago. The three suspects; Faridah Nakaye, Carol Alinda and Fatima Kabagambe, were arrested from different … Continue reading Three women arrested in connection to Killing of Finnish businessmen
By Jason Hickel By tearing down the walls that separate the causes and consequences of climate change we can force constructive action. Global warming claims some 400,000 lives each year worldwide – many due to extreme weather events but most … Continue reading Opinion: To stop climate change, we need to open borders
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