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OPEN LETTER: The Proposed Extradition of Michael Mpeirwe Katungi to the U.S. is fraud 

By Mr. Taremwa Barnabas Bwaniaga, influential commercial farmer/rancher, businessman, Gen Salim Saleh's brother-in-law, 5th July 2026. The Proposed Extradition of Mr. Michael Mpeirwe Katungi to the United States is...

Pride Month 2026: 40 Africans who changed queer history

Credit - Minority Africa.  From a 17th-century Angolan queen to a Ghanaian musician in exile, this June, we’re...

Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mariam Wangadya Warns President Museveni to Respect the Commission Amid Corruption Allegations 

The Uganda Human Rights Commission-UHRC, Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya has publicly criticized President Yoweri Museveni for appointing what...

Stench of Corruption At Parliament: Communications & Public Affairs Director Chris Obore & Others Arrested 

The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded seven employees of Parliament to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026,...

UGANDA: Danish Environmental Journalist & Researcher Klaus Thymann Arrested

Danish environmental journalist, explorer and researcher Klaus Thymann has been arrested in Kampala,Uganda over allegations linked to his...

CORRUPTION SCANDAL! Energy Ministry PRO Solomon Muyita & Other Govt Bosses in Trouble  

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has ordered the Chief Administrative Officers-CAOs of Bundibugyo and Dokolo District Local Governments (DLGs), and the Town Clerk of Koboko...

RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM: Is Apostle Grace Lubega using Phaneroo Ministries Ugx200 Billion Complex Project to Clear over Ugx10 Billion Loan?

INSIDE STORY.  As the controversies that Apostle Grace Lubega, founder of Phaneroo Ministries International planning to build a $55 million (about Shs200 billion) complex...

MINISTER JIM MUHWEZI & NRM MOBILIZER PEACE RUGAMBWA WRANGLE DEEPENS

Western Uganda. Rukungiri district controversial NRM mobiliser, Peace Rugambwa is nursing injuries after she was reportedly attacked and beaten up by UPDF soldiers. Rugambwa says...

State House scandal: Why President Museveni’s Trusted Aide Michael Christopher Ayeranga has been Arrested

State House has been locked in a scandal where one of President Museveni’s most trusted aides, Michael Christopher Ayeranga, was implicated in a major...

BLOODY: NEC-WATU Automobile Group & UPDF Cited as Chinese Investors in Uganda Fight Over Industrial Park

The usually quiet Namanve Industrial Park, 10 km east of Kampala, has turned into a hotspot as fights among investors turn bloody. Two Chinese...

YOTV PRORIETOR AGGREY MUGISHA SENT TO PRISON OVER UGX264 MILLON NSSF ARREARS  

The troubles surrounding Al Bayan Media Limited proprietor, Aggrey Mugisha have escalated after being remanded by Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court for allegedly failing...