The cover of the report Kampala, Uganda | URN | A new report by Unwanted Witness has raised concerns about major gaps in data protection and digital governance during Uganda’s 2026 general elections, warning that millions of voters’ personal and biometric data were exposed to risks because of weak oversight and poor institutional compliance. The report, titled “Uneven Enforcement of Data Protection Laws Puts Data Subjects’ Rights at Risk in Uganda’s 2026 Polls,” argues that although Uganda entered the elections with the Data Protection and Privacy Act in place, enforcement remained inconsistent throughout the electoral process. Researchers describe the 2026…
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Chief State Attorney Jonathan Muwaganya cross-examining Dr Onzivua earlier Dr Onzivua explained to the court the forensic principles used to identify gunshot entry and exit wounds, with the defence maintaining that the State’s interpretation was scientifically wrong. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The trial of businesswoman Molly Katanga entered a new phase at the criminal division of the High Court as the defence opened what is expected to be a fierce battle between its expert witnesses and prosecutors. On Monday, May 11, 2026, Katanga concluded her testimony after prosecutors completed cross-examination and her lawyers conducted a brief…
His Lordship the Deputy Chief Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe Kampala, Uganda | URN | When President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced the appointment of Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice, the decision elevated a legal mind whose career has steadily traversed nearly every layer of Uganda’s justice system. Justice Kazibwe replaces Flavian Zeija, his judiciary intake colleague who was elevated to the position of Chief Justice three months ago. His appointment crowns a legal and judicial journey spanning more than three decades, marked by service in private practice, legal aid, academia, public administration and the Judiciary. Born…
Singer Dre Cali, real name Katende Andrew Stephen, has hit back at his former boss, and Mpaka Records boss Ykee Benda, following recent remarks about the possibility of them working together again. Ykee made the comments during a YouTube interview, where he was asked whether he would consider collaborating with Dre Cali again after their split. In response, Dre dismissed the suggestion, saying he was not “dying” to work with his former mentor, adding that some people never change. “As if I’m dying to work with you. Some people never change, man,” Dre Cali said. The tension between the two…
The Ugandan movie industry is mourning the unfortunate demise of renowned actress and radio personality Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke, who suddenly passed away yesterday. Sally, popularly known as Maama Kabina, was a common voice on the radio during her time at Capital FM Overdrive show alongside Gaetano Kaggwa and Beat FM Sambagala show. Throughout her acting career, she has worked with some of the biggest names in the Ugandan film industry, including celebrated actress and musician Mariam Ndagire, helping her cement her position and showcase her talent. Sally was widely known for her role in the popular Ugandan series Prestige, where…
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his visiting Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday discussed the usage of the River Nile waters, trade, and regional security. According to a statement issued by the State House, Museveni said environmental degradation, particularly the encroachment on wetlands, is one of the challenges affecting the Nile Basin, noting that many people invade wetlands in search of land for agriculture due to population pressure and limited economic opportunities. The Ugandan leader proposed large-scale fish farming projects as part of the solution, saying aquaculture would create jobs, protect wetlands, and increase…
John Baptist Odama, Archbishop Emeritus of Gulu together with Helene Echevin, CEO C-Care International, and Azhar Sundhoo (C), CEO C Care Uganda launch C Care Hospital Gulu Northern Uganda Gets Major Healthcare Boost as C-Care Uganda Unveils Specialist Hospital in Gulu. Gulu, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | C-Care has officially inaugurated its new C-Care Hospital Gulu, marking a transformative shift in medical accessibility for Northern Uganda. This landmark expansion, by Uganda’s largest private healthcare network, brings specialised medical services directly to the Acholi, Lango, and West Nile sub-regions, communities that have historically travelled hundreds of kilometres to Kampala for essential procedures.…
Leadership capacity strengthened across Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda teams Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) continues to invest in its people as part of its commitment to unleashing talent and driving impact. The company recently welcomed the fourth Cohort of the Frontline Leadership Development Programme, comprising 16 employees, reinforcing its leadership pipeline and sustainable growth. The six-month programme reflects CCBU’s dedication to unparalleled professional development and growing leaders from within. First launched in October 2022, FLDP is designed to build leadership excellence among high-performing team members across departments. By equipping participants with practical leadership skills, the programme empowers…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu has dismissed speculation surrounding an impending cabinet reshuffle, saying she remains confident of retaining a ministerial position in the next government. Speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony for newly sworn-in Nakaseke South MP, Charles Kawuma Nsereko Basajjassubi on Wednesday, Nankabirwa said she has no reason to fear being dropped from cabinet, citing her loyalty to Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the ruling National Resistance Movement since joining active politics in 1996. Nankabirwa, who lost her parliamentary seat in 2021 after serving for 25 years as Kiboga District Woman MP, nevertheless retained a…
Kazibwe and Alum Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Moses Kawumi Kazibwe as the new Deputy Chief Justice, filling a position that became vacant following the elevation of Flavian Zeija about three months ago. According to a statement issued by State House Uganda on Thursday, the appointment forms part of efforts to strengthen leadership within the judiciary. Justice Kazibwe, who has been serving at the Court of Appeal of Uganda and the Constitutional Court, now assumes the second-highest office in Uganda’s judicial system. In the new role, he will deputize the Chief Justice and support…