MBARARA! Shoot Livestock Thieves, Street Light Vandals, Mp Bakashaba Tells Security
By Amos Tayebwa MBARARA — Mbarara City North MP Christopher Bakashaba has urged security agencies to shoot livestock thieves and people vandalising street lights, arguing that tough action is needed to deter crime and protect communities. Bakashaba made the remarks while addressing stakeholders during Mbarara City’s budget conference, where he raised concerns about the resurgence […]
UNCST’s New Policy Direction Promises a Bright Future for Ugandan Science, Technology and Innovation
Kampala — Hundreds of innovators from across the country gathered at Enterprise Uganda’s Centre of Excellence in Butabika for a consultative meeting on the draft Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy 2026. The session followed earlier engagements in which innovators highlighted challenges, including limited government support. Dr James Kisaale, Executive Secretary of the Uganda National […]
I&M Bank Uganda Limited launches Season Two of Tukikube ne I&M Bank with focus on pickup trucks and tractor financing
I&M Bank Uganda Limited has launched Season Two of its Tukikube ne I&M Bank campaign, at the Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja. The event was presided over by the I&M Bank CEO- Robin Bairstow, and was attended by customers, local leaders and other key stakeholders from the Jinja community. In this second phase […]
Makerere final-year pharmacy student dies months before graduation
Makerere University is mourning Susan Patricia Nabukonde, a final-year Bachelor of Pharmacy student who died just months before she was due to graduate. Nabukonde died on Tuesday, October 13, at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where she had been in the Intensive Care Unit for several weeks, the Guild Ministry of Students’ Affairs said in a […]
Not Everyone Has to Agree With You, and That Is Okay
. October 14, 2026 10 Views One of the hardest lessons in life is accepting that not everyone will agree with you, understand your decisions, or approve of the way you choose to live. And the sooner you accept this, the less time you will waste trying to please people who may never be satisfied […]
Spice Diana hits back at Prima Kardash over body-shaming remarks – Sqoop
Singer Spice Diana has criticised socialite Prima Kardash for allegedly body-shaming her, saying it is disappointing for women to put each other down over physical appearance when they do not know the struggles others may be facing. The dispute followed a TikTok Live session in which Prima reportedly commented on Spice Diana’s weight gain. In […]
2026 POLLS COURT BATTLE! EC Boss Admits Bundibugyo Woman MP Babungi Was Declared Winner Under Pressure Before Verification As Nov. 9 Verdict Looms
Bundibugyo Electoral Commission Returning Officer Joseph Tumwijukye has told court that he declared Josephine Babungi winner of the Woman MP election before completing verification of the results, raising fresh questions ahead of the November 9 judgment. In an affidavit before court, Tumwijukye reportedly admitted announcing Babungi as winner under pressure from the Electoral Commission head […]
Why Speaker Oboth Halted Enforcement of Charcoal Trade Ban
Parliament has suspended the enforcement of a ban on charcoal trade in parts of the country until the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development presents a statement explaining the government’s progress in promoting affordable alternative energy sources. The directive followed concerns that enforcing the ban without providing accessible alternatives would place an additional burden on […]
Businessman Tejas Patel remanded over 15 counts of aggravated human trafficking
Businessman and insurance broker Tejas Patel, 50, has been remanded to Luzira Prison until 22 October 2026 after prosecutors amended the charges against him and his co-accused, Yogesh Yadav, to include 15 counts of aggravated human trafficking. Patel appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court with his lawyer but was returned to prison after the […]
Nsubuga Denis: How Thunder Media UG Is Embracing the Changing Digital Content Landscape
The growth of online video platforms has created new opportunities for entertainment professionals to reach audiences directly, and Nsubuga Denis is among those building their careers around digital content. Known professionally as Thunder Media UG, Denis began his career in 2015 as Thunder Promoter, working in music promotion and artiste management. While still a student, […]