Poliisi eriko abantu bekutte ku misango gy’okutta Owor David, eyabadde Kaputeyini wa SC Villa, wiiki ewedde.
Owori yakubiddwa abantu, bwe yabadde addayo awaka ku Lwokubiri ekiro nga 4, August, 2026 bitundu bye Dubai Zone, Makindye II, Makindye mu Kampala era yafiiridde mu ddwaaliro lya Case Clinic mu Kampala ku Lwokusatu emisana.
Yaziikiddwa ku Lwomukaaga e Tororo nga 8, August, 2026.
Wabula wakati mu kunoonyereza, Poliisi egamba Owori bwe yakubwa, abatemu batwala essimu ye ekika kya iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Poliisi yasobodde okulondoola essimu era yasobodde okukwata abantu 2 okuli
– Munyaneza Bashir amanyikiddwa nga Jemo
– Magoba Samuel, abaludde nga beenyigira mu kutunda amassimu amabbe.
Poliisi era esobodde okuzuula amassimu amalala, nga kigambibwa gonna mabbe okuli
Singer Posha UG has expressed disappointment after she was reportedly denied the opportunity to perform at Ray G’s sold-out concert at Kololo Airstrip, despite arriving hours before the show and preparing extensively for the event.
In an emotional post shared on social media, the Enshonga singer said she arrived at the venue at around 6 p.m. and spent the rest of the evening watching other performers take to the stage while waiting for her turn, which never came.
The singer, whose name had appeared on the official lineup for the concert, said she had invested both time and money rehearsing for the performance, only to leave without stepping on stage.
“Enough is enough,” she wrote. “I was denied the Ray G Live in Concert stage despite arriving at 6 p.m. I watched artiste after artiste who came after me get their chance to perform. Why wasn’t I given mine?”
Posha directed her frustration at event emcees MC Kacheche and Councillor Amon, questioning why she was left out when other invited artists were given the opportunity to perform.
“It is the second time it is happening, and I was so ashamed, humiliated and embarrassed. I felt like I wasn’t supposed to be there,” she said.
She further criticised what she described as the growing influence of emcees at concerts in western Uganda, arguing that some spend too much time on stage at the expense of musicians.
“Emcees have taken over shows in Mbarara. If you can do the shows on your own, why do you invite us to perform? Why would an emcee get 40 minutes on stage and an artiste not perform?” she asked.
Notably, Posha did not blame Ray G for the incident, instead directing her concerns at those responsible for coordinating the stage programme.
Her remarks have since sparked debate on social media, with some fans sympathising with her frustration while others called for better planning and time management at concerts to ensure all scheduled performers get an opportunity to entertain audiences.
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Abaali abakozi ku Palamenti, abaakwatibwa ku misango gy’obulyake n’obukenuzi e Wandegeya, basindikiddwa mu kkooti enkulu evunaanyizibwa ku misango gy’obulyake n’obukenuzi okutandika okuwozesebwa.
6 – Omuyambi wa palamenti – Supervisor mu offiisi ya Sergeant-at-Arms
7 – Avunaanyizibwa ku by’enkulakulana ku Palamenti – Otebata Vicent
Emisango baagiza wakati wa 2023 – 2026 mu kiseera nga Anita Annet Among, mukyala wa Moses Magogo ye sipiika wa palamenti.
Okunoonyereza kulaga nti bonna 7, beenyigira mu kutwala ssente Biriyoni 31.825
1 – Obore – shs 5.2B
2 – Adilo – shs 14.6B
3 – Okema – shs 3.48B
4 – Rajab Kaaya – shs 2.17B
5 – Okwi Emmanueal – shs 1.1B
6 – Itute Stella – shs 75M
7 – Otebata Vicent – shs – 5.2B
Abajjulizi kuliko
– Abakungu okuva mu Cairo Bank
– Bakaminsona ba Palamenti
– Abanoonyereza ba Poliisi
– N’abantu balijjo abaali oganyulwa mu ntekateeka okuva e Bukedea, Gulu, Mbale, Arua, Koboko, Soroti, Rakai
– Ebiwandiiko bya Banka eby’enjawulo
– N’ebiwandiiko byonna ebigingirire.
Omulamuzi era ayisizza ekibaluwa ki bakuntumye Itute Stella, aliira ku nsiko mu kiseera kino.
Wabula omulamuzi wa kkooti enkulu mu kkooti y’emu ku misango gy’obulyake n’obukenuzi yalangirira nga 19, September, 2026, okuwa ensala ye, kukusaba okweyimirirwa – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91zLMDuxPGA&t=3s
KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Uganda Police Force has warned school administrators, transport operators, drivers, parents, guardians and students to prioritise road safety as schools begin breaking off for the holiday.
Through the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, police said all school transportation must comply with the law and existing road safety guidelines to protect children from road crashes and other dangers during the holiday travel period.
Police noted that some schools use buses to transport students to designated pick-up points, where they are collected by their parents or guardians. It stressed that all such journeys must be conducted in accordance with established safety requirements.
According to the police, school buses operating outside their usual authorised routes must obtain the necessary permission from the Ministry of Works and Transport.
The vehicles must also have valid inspection reports and comply with all applicable vehicle inspection requirements.
Police further directed that all school transport journeys must be undertaken between 6:00am and 6:00pm, in line with applicable road safety requirements.
School transport operators have also been reminded to ensure that vehicles carry all mandatory documentation, including valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) documentation, PMO, driver badges, valid driving licences and any other applicable documents.
Drivers have been warned to strictly observe traffic laws and regulations, particularly against speeding, dangerous overtaking, overloading, dangerous loading, reckless driving and other traffic violations.
Police said any other vehicles used to transport students, other than designated school buses, must be mechanically sound, properly licensed and operated in full compliance with traffic regulations and applicable safety requirements.
The Force warned that individuals found violating the requirements will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law and existing guidelines.
Police emphasised that protecting children on Uganda’s roads is a shared responsibility requiring the cooperation of school owners and administrators, transport operators, drivers, parents and guardians.
“The responsibility for protecting children on our roads rests with all of us,” police said, urging all stakeholders to play their part in ensuring that children travel safely during the holiday period.
The warning comes as schools across the country begin releasing learners for the holiday, a period that typically sees increased movement of children and families on the roads.
Police urged all road users to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations and make the safety of children a priority throughout the holiday travel period.
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of three newly appointed ministers at State House, Entebbe, urging them to fight corruption and inefficiency in government institutions.
The newly sworn-in ministers are Hon. Amb. Adonia Ayebare, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure, Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development in charge of Microfinance; and Hon. Witonze Juma, Minister of State for Internal Affairs.
Before assuming office, the three ministers took and subscribed to the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of a Minister, as required under Article 115 of the Constitution and prescribed in the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution.
Congratulating the new ministers, President Museveni urged them to prioritise the elimination of corruption and inefficiency within government institutions.
He emphasised that their responsibility is to restore integrity in public service through effective supervision and accountability, noting that many challenges affecting government institutions arise from negligence or the direct involvement of civil servants and political leaders in corrupt practices.
President Museveni also reiterated the government’s position on dual citizenship, stressing the importance of understanding Uganda’s historical experience and the circumstances that shaped its citizenship laws.
He noted that since 1966, Uganda has experienced periods of political instability that forced many citizens into exile, including during the 1966 crisis involving the Kabaka of Buganda, Sir Edward Muteesa II, and later during the regime of former President Idi Amin.
The President explained that following the restoration of peace under the NRM Government, the issue of citizenship became more structured, particularly in relation to Uganda’s neighbouring countries.
“The dual citizenship arrangement was introduced to address a difficult history. But one must choose where their loyalty lies. If we are to have unity, then let us unite, but you cannot owe allegiance to two sides. For neighbouring countries, it is important that people make a clear choice, or we move towards an East African Federation,” he said.
President Museveni further highlighted ongoing regional integration efforts, noting that Uganda continues to advocate for the establishment of an East African Federation as a long-term solution to questions of identity, citizenship and regional integration.
Hon. Ephraim Kamuntu, Minister for Internal Affairs, thanked President Museveni for fulfilling his constitutional mandate by appointing the remaining ministers.
He also commended the President for his patience during the process of resolving matters relating to dual citizenship.
Kamuntu urged the newly sworn-in ministers to work closely with their colleagues to advance Uganda’s development agenda and support efforts to achieve middle-income status during the current term of government.
Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, presented the ministers to the President for the swearing-in ceremony.
The ceremony was attended by senior government officials and family members of the newly sworn-in ministers.
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Demi Lovato is returning as Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock 3, bringing back the character that made her a Disney Channel star.
The American singer-songwriter and actress will make a surprise cameo in the upcoming Disney Channel movie, marking her return to the franchise after more than 15 years.
She first played Mitchie in the original Camp Rock movie in 2008 before reprising the role in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam in 2010.
Her return comes alongside the Jonas Brothers, who are also back as Shane, Nate, and Jason Gray of Connect 3.
Camp Rock 3 follows a new generation of campers competing for a chance to open for Connect 3 on tour.
Lovato previously joined the new project as an executive producer, but Disney had kept her on-screen appearance under wraps.
The film premieres on Disney Channel on August 13 and arrives on Disney+ on August 14.
Parliament’s communications director Chris Obore and six other officials are now headed for the High Court, where they will face trial over alleged corruption.
The development follows a fresh indictment filed by Inspectorate of Government prosecutors, who added new charges to the case after obtaining what they described as new evidence.
Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe committed the seven officials to the High Court on Monday.
The accused include some of Parliament’s senior administrative officers: Human Resource Director Adilo Daniel, Principal Research Officer Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Protocol Officer Okwi Emmanuel Emuron, Capacity Development Officer Otebata Vincent and Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker Okema Leonard.
Also committed is Murebe Methods, the CEO of the Uganda Parliamentary Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Ltd (Parliamentary SACCO).
The seven are currently being held at Luzira Prison. Money laundering charge changes the case
The latest development in the case is the addition of money laundering charges.
Okwi now faces three charges, money laundering, embezzlement and causing financial loss. The prosecution has also brought the same charges against his fellow accused.
The new money laundering allegations have had a direct effect on the officials’ attempts to secure bail.
Magistrate Asiimwe previously declined to deal with their bail applications after the prosecution introduced the money laundering offences. The reason is that such charges fall within the powers of the High Court rather than the magistrate’s court.
The High Court subsequently took over the bail matter and last week fixed September 9 for a consolidated ruling on the applications filed by the seven officials.
One suspect remains at large Itute Stella, an Office Supervisor attached to the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms, remains outside the proceedings for now.
She was not included in the indictment because authorities have not yet arrested her.
The prosecution and defence teams will next appear before the Registrar of the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court on August 18 for mention of the case.
The committal means the magistrate’s court has now completed its role in preparing the case for trial, leaving the High Court to handle the substantive proceed
Prosecutors accuse the officials of using their positions within Parliament to access and misuse more than Shs27.2 billion between May 2023 and June 2026.
Those caught up in the scandal include Human Resource Director Daniel Adilo, Personal Assistant to Parliament Stella Tuta, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker Leonard Okema, Principal Protocol Officer Emmanuel Okwi, Vincent Otebata and Principal Research Officer Rajaab Kaalya.
Obore is accused of allegedly taking Shs5.253 billion, while his co-accused are linked to other multi-billion shilling transactions. Adilo Daniel- UGX 14.6 billion Okema Leonard – UGX 3.48 billion Rajab Kaya Semalulu- UGX 2.17 billion Okwi Emmanuel Emron -UGX 1.105 billion Otebata Vincent – UGX 5.253 billion, among others.
The state alleges that money meant for parliamentary donations and corporate social responsibility activities was received, but the projects it was intended for were never carried out.
The prosecution also slapped the accused with a money laundering charge involving about Shs10.89 billion, alleging that the officials handled funds believed to be proceeds of crime.
But in court, the magistrate declined to take plea on the money laundering count, saying the matter could not be handled at that level.
Brian ‘Macona’ Ssemanda’s doctors have temporarily barred the public from visiting him at the hospital in an effort to accord him the best environment to recover.
The Sanyuka TV presenter has been bedridden since Friday, 7th August 2026, when he was involved in a car crash that claimed the lives of two colleagues at Next Media: Producer Badru Kasirye and Isaac Claude Ndamagye.
A statement released on Tuesday afternoon via the Next Media social media pages notes that “doctors have temporarily suspended visits to give him the best environment for his recovery.”
“We therefore ask those planning to visit him to kindly hold off until further notice,” the statement further reads.
PUBLIC NOTICE Thank you to everyone who has reached out, visited, and kept Brian “Makona” in your thoughts and prayers. Doctors have temporarily paused visits to give him the best environment for recovery. We kindly ask you to continue keeping Brian and his family in your… pic.twitter.com/xo6jzE5r02
With Uganda now having both Miss Uganda and Miss Universe Uganda, questions have emerged over the difference between the two pageants and which international competition each winner represents the country in.
Although both are beauty pageants that crown Ugandan representatives, they are separate competitions with different organizers, franchises and international destinations.
The main difference is the global pageant each competition feeds into. Miss Uganda sends its winner to the Miss World competition, while Miss Universe Uganda sends its winner to the Miss Universe pageant. This means the two crowns are not interchangeable, despite both representing Uganda on the international stage.
Currently, Muhoza Trivia Elle is Uganda’s reigning Miss Uganda. She recently travelled to Vietnam to represent the country at Miss World 2026, continuing the long-standing tradition of the Miss Uganda crown sending its winner to the global Miss World competition.
On the other hand, Mitchelle Daka made history after being crowned the first-ever Miss Universe Uganda. She will represent Uganda at the Miss Universe 2026 competition, scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico in November.
While Miss Universe Uganda is a new addition to Uganda’s pageantry scene, Miss Uganda has a much longer history. The Miss Uganda competition dates back to the 1960s, with Rosemary Salmon making history as the first Miss Uganda after winning the inaugural title in 1967.
Therefore, while the two crowns both carry the name of Uganda, they represent two different pageant systems. Miss Uganda is the national franchise connected to Miss World, while Miss Universe Uganda is the national franchise connected to Miss Universe.
Police have arrested youths from Rooted in Resistance who were marching to Parliament to deliver a petition calling for Uganda to stop expanding its oil industry and adopt what they describe as a more people-centred economic model.
The group was intercepted by Parliamentary Police as they headed to Parliament to submit their petition on Uganda’s oil developments, including the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
Rooted in Resistance says Uganda should reconsider whether oil production is the best way to develop the country, especially at a time when the population is growing quickly and many young people are struggling to find jobs and economic opportunities.
The group argues that Uganda has other resources that can support the economy for many years, including fertile land, water, wildlife, biodiversity and a large young population.
The activists are mainly opposed to the continued expansion of Uganda’s oil infrastructure.
They are calling for a halt to new oil extraction facilities, pipelines, export infrastructure and other projects linked to petroleum production.
They argue that oil is a finite resource, meaning it will eventually run out, and therefore should not become the main foundation of Uganda’s economy.
They also say the oil industry requires large amounts of money and technology but does not create enough jobs compared to sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and tourism.
The group wants government to put more money and attention into sectors that can employ and benefit larger numbers of Ugandans.
These include agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, tourism, renewable energy, technology, education and innovation.
Rooted in Resistance says Uganda needs an economy that can create opportunities for its growing population, particularly young people.
The group argues that investing heavily in oil may not create enough jobs because petroleum production is highly capital-intensive and depends heavily on expensive equipment and specialised skills.
Instead, they want Uganda to develop industries that can involve more Ugandans directly, especially through farming, processing agricultural products, manufacturing and locally owned businesses.
The activists also raised concerns about the impact of oil projects on the environment.
They say oil infrastructure can affect communities, forests, wildlife, fisheries and tourism, as well as families whose livelihoods depend on land.
They are particularly concerned that continued investment in oil could put pressure on natural resources and affect people who depend on agriculture and other land-based activities.
The group is asking Parliament to review Uganda’s petroleum policies, agreements and investment priorities.
They want this review to be done openly and with the interests of Ugandans placed at the centre.
They also want Parliament to consider whether the money and resources being directed towards oil could instead be invested in sectors capable of creating wider economic opportunities.
The protest comes as government continues to support the development of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
According to government, construction of the 1,443-kilometre EACOP has reached 91 percent completion, with the country expecting the first oil before the end of 2026.
The pipeline is being developed to transport Uganda’s crude oil from the oil fields in the Albertine region to the Tanzanian coast for export.
Rooted in Resistance, however, wants Uganda to take a different path and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
The group says Uganda should instead prepare for an economy based on renewable energy, green industries, climate-smart agriculture, technology and value addition.
The activists insist that demanding an oil-free economy does not mean they are against development.
They say they want a development model in which Ugandans are able to own businesses, create jobs and build wealth, rather than wait for benefits from the oil industry.
By press time, Police had not provided details on the number of youths arrested, their identities or the reasons for their arrest.
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