The Ministry of Health has sounded a serious alarm over rising rates of new HIV infections across the country, calling for an urgent “behavioral reset” as urban centers register worrying transmission numbers. According to the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine, national epidemiological surveillance estimates show that Uganda records approximately 36,648 new HIV infections annually—averaging roughly 200 new cases every week. 1. Kampala Epicentre: Over 210 Cases Per Week A major concern highlighted by health authorities is the concentration of new transmissions within the capital city. Dr. Atwine revealed that Kampala records over 210 new HIV infections each week, driven…
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Police in Sironko District have commenced investigations into the tragic murder of a 65-year-old charcoal vendor who was allegedly struck and killed by a 21-year-old woman during a dispute over an unpaid balance of UGX 4,000. The incident took place on the evening of Saturday, August 22, 2026, at around 7:00 PM in Buyola Village, Buyola Parish, Buyobo Sub-County, Sironko District. 1. The Tragic Shs4,000 Charcoal Dispute According to the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rogers Taitika, the deceased has been identified as Moses Busima (65), while the suspect in custody is Merriam Nafuna (21), both residents…
The Registrar of Companies has dismissed a petition filed by minority shareholders of legacy automotive dealer Victoria Motors Limited, ending an attempt to force regulatory intervention to overhaul the company’s board of directors and clear the way for a crucial Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 25, 2026. In a ruling delivered on August 21, 2026, Assistant Registrar of Companies Daniel Nasasira held that the petitioners—shareholders Samuel John Kibuuka and Mercantile Executive Services Limited—relied on the wrong statutory provisions in their attempt to compel regulatory intervention under the Companies Act. 1. The Grievance: Deadlock Claims and Board Overhaul Push Incorporated…
Ahead of the second edition of the nationwide sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Uganda Police Force has officially issued clear exemption guidelines to prevent unnecessary travel disruptions and friction between law enforcement and the public. Addressing journalists at the police headquarters on Monday, Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kituuma Rusoke stated that the clarification was necessitated by public complaints registered during the inaugural exercise last month, when essential travelers were stopped and directed to clean despite having valid travel needs. 1. The Core Travel Restrictions (7:00 AM – 10:00 AM) Under the national policy,…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A new study has found that stillbirth, preterm birth and neonatal mortality remain high among women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, with rates exceeding Uganda’s national estimates. The study, published in the Medical Journal Vaccine, found a stillbirth incidence of 26.3 per 1,000 total births, compared with the national estimate of 17 per 1,000 deliveries. Preterm birth occurred at a rate of 110.9 per 1,000 births, while neonatal mortality stood at 22.5 per 1,000 live births, with the risk substantially higher among babies born prematurely. Between September 2020 and March 2023, 3423 women were…
Jailed veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has been transferred from the prison hospital back to his standard cell at Luzira Upper Prison despite remaining in an extremely weak physical condition, his family has revealed. Taking to her official communication channels, his wife, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima, expressed deep distress over the move, stating that Besigye’s sisters—who had been providing vital bedside care and assistance at the prison medical facility—were also ordered to leave. “I am hurt, angry and anxious. Kizza Besigye has been returned to his prison cell, and his sisters who have been caring for him at…
President Yoweri and his wife Janet Museveni Kampala, Uganda | URN | First Lady Mama Janet Museveni made a major public appearance on Sunday after more than five months away from the public spotlight due to health challenges, telling worshippers that 2026 will forever remain the year God “delivered” her life from the jaws of death. Mama Janet was speaking during the consecration of her daughter, Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo, as Bishop of Covenant Nations Church at Maya-Luzira in Kampala. Although she made a brief public appearance several days ago during a reception for visiting American evangelist Bishop Dr LaDonna…
Singer and politician Nina Roz has responded to fellow singer Pallaso’s claims of them having a secret relationship years back, calling out the public to ignore the rumor. Last week, Pallaso was on a live broadcast with Bruno K when they dared him to name-drop any female musician he has ever dated. Because he didn’t want to pay the fine, he revealed he was very close to Nina Roz. He claimed that their bond started after he had just come back from America, and he is not embarrassed to say it out loud because she is a beautiful woman, noting that they…
Dancehall singer Yung Mulo has promised to dump music and move on with his life if his fans do not support him at his upcoming concert. Yung Mulo, real name Kassim Lubega, was hosted by Galaxy TV and gave an analysis of the recent concerts where fans showed so much love to King Saha, Irene Namatovu, and Vinka. Talking about how big the entertainment industry in Uganda is, he thanked music lovers for coming out in large numbers to support the artists at their concerts, inviting them not to disappoint him when it was finally his turn. Mulo will be entertaining…
Renowned events promoter, Abitex Promotions, has laid down ground rules for musician Pallaso if he wishes to organise his concert. Abitex and Pallaso have clashed a number of times before, with the singer accusing the promoter of unfair payment and lack of transparency when it came to funds after concerts. The promoter was the brains behind Ray G’s recently sold-out concert at Kololo Independence Grounds. Pallaso shortly went to social media, with the belief that he might have mismanaged Ray G’s money and didn’t pay him the deserved amount. In retaliation, Abitex, who has always praised himself as the best promoter, revealed…