A consultative meeting in Arua, featuring motorists, Ministry of Works and Transport and Uganda Police Force, Wednesday. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Works and Transport has said the rollout of the Automated Express Penalty System (EPS) and the Fine Issuance System for errant motorists will only take place after nationwide consultations are completed and a consensus reached among stakeholders. The EPS, which uses speed cameras and digital systems to detect traffic violations such as speeding and automatically issue electronic fines, was introduced last year and briefly piloted in parts of Kampala. However, the system was suspended…
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Christopher Okello Onyum, prime suspect in Ggaba DayCare killing under Makindye Court this week. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Christopher Okello Onyum 39, the man accused in the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Day Care Center of slaughtering four toddlers in cold blood, will be tried in open court next week. According to a statement by the State Minister of Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahare, posted on his X account on Friday night in response to public demand, the proceedings will be held in open court, starting on 13th April at Ggaba Community School Grounds. Okello will be one of…
Madi-Okollo District signpost Madi-Okollo, Uganda | URN | A staff establishment status report for Madi-Okollo District has revealed a critical staffing gap affecting service delivery across nearly all departments. The report, compiled by Principal Human Resource Officer Lydia Apiru, indicates that the district currently operates with only 1,020 staff, representing 28 percent of the approved structure—far below the 65 percent minimum required by the Ministry of Public Service. The education sector is the most affected, with only 813 primary school teachers and 90 secondary school teachers in post. Other critical gaps include just 10 agricultural extension workers out of the required…
Godfrey Sebaana, the CEO of DTB Uganda, addresses stakeholders while board members from the bank and Bank of Uganda, plus officials of TACI, the cultural institution of the Jopadhola, look on during the Tororo branch opening. Tororo, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading financial institution in Uganda, has officially opened its new Tororo Branch, reinforcing its commitment to delivering accessible, efficient, and people-centred banking services across Eastern Uganda. Officials said the new branch forms part of DTB’s broader plan to refine its presence, improve service delivery, and build a more sustainable operation centered on customer needs.…
The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded businessman Gilbert Tumwebaze Bafanabyo, popularly known as “Albert,” for allegedly defrauding Qatari investors of approximately Shs1.1 billion ($286,910). Bafanabyo appeared before the court today, Friday, April 10, 2026, facing multiple counts including Obtaining Money by False Pretence, Money Laundering, and Impersonation. The Fraudulent Scheme Exposed According to investigations led by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the fraud took place between July 2022 and April 2023. Bafanabyo allegedly presented himself as the Manager of Sky Link International to lure the Qatari investors into a fictitious government project. The accused and others still at large reportedly convinced…
The Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, to four years in prison for her role in the diversion of iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities. In a landmark ruling delivered today, Friday, April 10, 2026, the court also barred Nandutu from holding any public office for the next 10 years, effectively halting her political career. The Verdict: Justice for Karamoja The sentencing follows her conviction on April 8, 2026, where the court found her guilty of knowingly receiving and retaining 2,000 iron sheets that were part of a government affirmative action programme for the…
Rising singer Dynaso Wegoso has publicly asked for financial assistance from all well-wishers following UCC’s suspension of his Mukube Paver viral song over concerns about violence. During a TV interview, Dynaso explained that he was making music solely to improve his life, but blames the public for giving too much attention to this particular song, even though he has others. Uganda Communications Commission, in its statement, directed all broadcasters and social media users to immediately suspend any programs, discussions, or content that promote the song, and failure to do so would result in a two-year imprisonment sentence. Wegose revealed that the directive affected…
What began as a student-led push on TikTok has turned into a landmark moment for Uganda’s music scene, as fans successfully secured a headline concert for Vinka. The campaign, initiated by Makerere University students and led by content creator Vine, started as a simple online petition calling on Swangz Avenue to organize a major concert for the popular singer. The idea quickly gained traction, drawing over 2,000 signatures and igniting widespread engagement across TikTok and other social media platforms. Fans flooded timelines with videos, messages, and calls to action, all centered around one key demand: giving Vinka the headline concert…
Gagamel International boss and singer Bebe Cool has opened up on the method he used to ensure that his wife is tamed and in good shape. Bebe met his wife, Zuena, at a young age. Describing it as the ‘Bebe Cool Theory’, the veteran singer explained that to keep his wife looking the way she is, he always ensured that she was either pregnant or breastfeeding. He noted that Zuena had to frequent childbirths so as to have their children at once and later enjoy their lives without any disturbances that come with newborns. “To keep a woman, you have to…
Singer Spice Diana has spoken out against comparisons among artists, revealing that they undermine their hard work. Spice Diana, while speaking during an interview, was tasked with addressing the recent trend started by Pallaso of listing artists with 20 hit songs in their catalogs. The singer turned down the opportunity, making it clear that she had no right to speak for people’s art, as they had invested their time and money in making it. “I will not speak so much against people’s art because they invest so much time in what they do. We just have to appreciate it because…