Ibrahim Muwonge who has been charged, appearing before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates’ Court has remanded businessman Ibrahim Muwonge, also known as Ibra, to Luzira Prison over allegations of a fertiliser fraud involving more than 750 metric tonnes of fertiliser valued at more than two billion shillings. ($551,880) On Monday, Muwonge appeared before Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko, where he took a plea on charges of obtaining goods by false pretences, electronic fraud, forgery, uttering false documents, sale of agricultural chemicals without registration, and conspiracy to…
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | NRM’s Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni has been sworn in as Uganda’s President for the eighth time. The event, marked by the presence of over a dozen African heads of state, signaled the commencement of Museveni’s seventh term in office following his decisive victory in the January 15, 2026, general elections. Before the administration of the oath, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama, formally presented the president-elect to the nation. Justice Byabakama noted that the 2026 elections were held in strict adherence to Article 61 of the Constitution, which requires elections to…
Gospel singer Julie Jean Birungi, formerly Julie Mutesasira, has expressed her disappointment in fellow artists for refusing to perform at her show at the last minute. Julie Birungi, over the weekend, had a show in Toronto, dubbed ‘An Evening with Julie’, where she treated the audience to her story and a night of love songs and worship. She had a list of guest artists lined up, including Judith Babirye, Vivian Tendo, Jackie Ssenyonjo, and Mr Samuel, among others. However, on the D-day, the entire line-up didn’t turn up, leaving Julie and her children, Ezekiel and Esther, to perform. Speaking after the…
Ugandan rapper Recho Rey, real name Mirembe Rachael, has explained her fashion sense, citing that she didn’t dress the way she does to impress men. Recho Rey was initially described as a tomboy, a female with typical male characteristics. She always wore masculine outfits and exhibited masculine traits. For the past six years, however, Recho Rey has drastically changed and has embraced more feminine habits, which include dressing to show off her body features. Speaking during an interview, Recho Rey defended herself against allegations that she had shifted her style to attract attention from men. She explained that she didn’t need…
Veteran singer Betty Mpologoma has opened up about the witchcraft in the music industry, looking back at her experience years ago. Mpologoma, during one of her YouTube interviews, revealed that the incident in question happened during her time in Diamonds Productions, led by the late Kato Lubwama, midway through a concert. She stressed that on that fateful day, she had left home speaking perfectly well and getting ready for her performance. As other groups finalized their performances, Mpologoma revealed that she prepared to take on the stage, but unfortunately, something happened. The singer revealed that as the deejay played the…
12 May 2026 will forever be a watershed moment in the history of Uganda, following Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s swearing in as the president of Uganda. Museveni’s swearing in follows the January general elections, where Ugandans countrywide actively participated in the general elections to determine the next fount of honor. Following the elections, on 17 January 2026, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, declared Museveni as victorious with 7,946,772 votes, beating his opponents, including Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine. Preparations to see that Museveni officially takes over the office have been ongoing and culminated today at the…
One of the police patrol vans deployed in Busoga Kampala, Uganda | URN | As the Presidential Swearing-In Ceremony gets underway at Kololo Independence Grounds, a mixed security and public order picture has emerged across different parts of the country, with some districts under heightened deployment while others continue with normal activity. In several upcountry districts, security agencies have stepped up operations, while other areas remain calm, with residents carrying on with daily business routines. In Iganga, a heavy security presence has been reported across major streets and public spaces. Personnel from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces and Uganda Police Force…
DR forms tabled by NUP Kampala, Uganda | URN | Months after the conclusion of the 2026 general elections, Uganda remains locked in a digital standoff. While the Electoral Commission (EC) officially declared Yoweri Museveni the victor in mid-January, opposition figures have turned to X (formerly Twitter) to wage a persistent campaign for “granular transparency,” demanding polling-station-level results to verify the reported 71.65% victory. The tension began on election day, January 15, when National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) alerted the international community to a nationwide internet shutdown. “Massive ballot stuffing reported everywhere,” Kyagulanyi posted, urging Ugandans…
The security personnel who were Guarding Bank of Uganda at the said robbery appearing before the Buganda Road Court in Kampala. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded eight people, including Counter Terrorism Police officers and private security guards attached to the security detail at the Bank of Uganda, on charges of neglect to prevent a felony in connection with an alleged office break-in and theft at the central bank headquarters. The accused are Sergeant Joseph Amone, Police Constable Wilson Ouma, Police Constable Thomas Omach, Police Constable Shafic Mungusho, and Police Constable Brian Oryono, all…
Parliament has given the green light for State House to spend Shs40.6 billion on critical infrastructure upgrades, the procurement of new vehicles for the Presidential fleet, and the maintenance of national security systems. The decision follows the presentation of the 2026/27 Ministerial Policy Statement for State House by Hon. Alex Byarugaba. While the initial request was Shs40.69 billion, only Shs27.22 billion had been initially allocated, prompting lawmakers to identify a Shs13.4 billion funding gap essential for the security of the “Fountain of Honour.” 1. State House Entebbe: First Major Refurbishment Since 2007 A significant portion of the budget is earmarked…