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Full List: IGG Unveils Charges Against Parliament Staff
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (441+ words) KAMPALA " At least seven senior Parliament officials have been charged with embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering in a sweeping anti-corruption investigation that prosecutors say involved the diversion of billions of shillings from Parliament between 2023 and 2026. Charge sheets seen…...
CHIMP SPORT: Vipers Snatch Joel Sserunjogi from KCCA
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (373+ words) Uganda Premier League champions Vipers Sports Club have completed the signing of Uganda Cranes midfielder Joel Sserunjogi from KCCA FC on a three-year contract. The 24-year-old becomes the club's first additions ahead of the new season as the Venoms continue…...
CHIMP SPORT: Desabre Proud of DR Congo Despite Defeat to England
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (391+ words) DR Congo head coach S'bastien Desabre praised his players for their commitment and fighting spirit despite suffering a narrow defeat to England in their FIFA World Cup knockout-stage encounter on Wednesday. The Leopards bowed out of the tournament after a…...
Chris Obore, 6 Parliament Staff Detained by IGG
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (345+ words) KAMPALA " Eight officials linked to Parliament and its savings and credit cooperative have been arrested and are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday afternoon as investigators widen a probe into the alleged mismanagement of public funds. "The…...
CHIMP SPORT: Senegal Squander Two-Goal Lead to Bow Out of World Cup
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (465+ words) Belgium 3-2 Senegal (After Extra Time) Senegal's dream of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 ended in dramatic and painful fashion after Belgium came from two goals down to claim a 3-2 extra-time victory in Seattle on Wednesday. The Lions of…...
BLOG: Uganda's Constitutional Order Under Stress: Examining Claims of a Muhoozi Takeover
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (217+ words) By Morrison Rwakakamba, Coffee farmer. Even then, the cabinet appointments after the January 2026 elections, which Titeca himself notes contained fewer Muhoozi/PLU figures than anticipated and retained significant influence for close Museveni allies and Saleh-associated figures, further illustrate that the…...
Ugandan Child Will Reach Only 39% of Full Productive Potential, World Bank Warns
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (519+ words) A child born in Uganda today is expected to achieve only 39% of his or her productive potential because of gaps in health and education, the World Bank said on Monday, calling for significantly higher investment in human capital to sustain…...
I Owe Allegiance to Uganda: Magistrate Defends Judicial Independence in Granting Matembe Bail
21+ hour, 18+ min ago (796+ words) KAMPALA, Uganda " Principal Magistrate Atim Sheilla Gloria delivered a powerful defence of judicial independence, constitutional rights and the rule of law as she granted bail to veteran politician and women's rights activist Miria Matembe. The magistrate released the 73-year-old former…...
Big Courtroom Battle Over Miria Matembe Bail
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (990+ words) KAMPALA, Uganda: A fierce courtroom battle erupted on Tuesday over whether veteran politician and women's rights activist Miria Matembe should be released on bail, with prosecutors and defence lawyers sharply disagreeing on her age, health, residence and the credibility of…...
Sejusa: Kayihura Was Behind Most of My Troubles
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (547+ words) KAMPALA " Retired General David Sejusa has said former Inspector General of Police Kale Kayihura was responsible for "about 70%" of the problems he faced within government, but stressed that personal grievances should never determine positions on matters of law and national…...