Nigerian artiste Stanley Omah Didia, alias Omah Lay, being handcuffed at Makindye Magistrate’s Court

How permit rules on foreign artistes will hurt Uganda

Entertainment Dec 19
The crackdown by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) on foreign artistes and journalists without work permits could have far-reaching implications to the entertainment industry and international conferences in Uganda.
Makerere University graduates jubilating
Public universities in Uganda postpone graduation
Politics Dec 19
Most public universities have postponed their graduation ceremonies due to COVID-19 that has destabilised school calendars.
A supporter of Bobi Wine carries his poster as they protest against his arrest PHOTO | AFP
Uganda asks Google to close 14 YouTube channels over deadly protests
Politics Dec 16
The Ugandan government, through the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has written to US-based Google, that owns YouTube, a global video sharing platform, asking it to close at least 14 channels for allegedly mobilising riots.
A guard has been accused of allegedly defiling several girls at the school premises
Nursery school guard sent to High Court over defiling minors
Politics Dec 09
A guard at a nursery school has been sent to High Court for trial over allegedly defiling several girls at the school premises during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Ugandan musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, SUMY SADURNI | AFP
Uganda electoral commission changes Bobi Wine’s bodyguards
Politics Dec 03
The Ugandan Electoral Commission (EC) has changed the security detail of National Unity Platform candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and deployed a new one after the head of the pop star's security team was shot in the face by police.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni
Uganda to compensate victims of violent riots, pay property lost
Politics Dec 01
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday said the government will compensate the victims of the violent protests that left several people dead over the arrest of an opposition presidential candidate.
Stockbrokers monitor trade on Uganda Securities Exchange in Kampala, PHOTO | FILE | NMG
Austerity slows deals at Ugandan bourse
Business Nov 26
The total market capitalisation of firms listed at the Uganda Securities Exchange fell to Ush4.27 trillion ($1.15 billion) in 2019/20, from Ush4.91 trillion ($1.32 billion) in 2018/19.