Author: Jamal Junior

Lawyers representing jailed opposition politician and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago have revealed that he remains admitted at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where doctors are carrying out extensive medical investigations to establish the cause of his worsening condition. Speaking after visiting Lukwago on Friday, his lawyer Medard Lubega Sseggona said several medical tests had been conducted, but the results were still pending. “A number of tests have been conducted, and we hadn’t received the results by the time I left earlier this afternoon,” Sseggona said. According to Sseggona, Lukwago is in severe pain, particularly around the area where he…

Veteran politician, lawyer, and women’s rights activist Miria Matembe has been missing for several days, sparking growing concern among her family, colleagues, and human rights activists. Her relatives say the former Ethics and Integrity Minister disappeared after heavily armed security operatives raided her home in Luzira earlier this week. According to her husband, Nehemiah Matembe, soldiers in both military uniform and plain clothes scaled the perimeter wall, searched the house, and confiscated electronic devices without explaining the purpose of the operation or presenting any warrant. The family believes Matembe may have been intercepted while out on her usual morning jog,…

Savanna Uganda has officially entered Uganda’s mobile telecom market, marking a major shift from its roots as a fiber-to-the-home internet provider. The company on Friday launched its new mobile network service, offering unlimited voice calls and data to existing fiber customers through SIM cards linked to their home internet accounts. The new service allows customers to manage both their fiber broadband and mobile connectivity under one account, making it easier for families and businesses to stay connected while enjoying a single billing system. The rollout has begun in Kampala and the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, with plans to expand across…

The long-running paternity dispute surrounding legendary Kadongo Kamu musician Paul Kafeero has taken a new twist after Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, proposed DNA testing Kafeero’s brothers to finally settle the matter. Speaking during discussions on the controversial case, Tayebwa argued that the striking resemblance between some of the individuals claiming to be Kafeero’s children and the late singer cannot simply be dismissed, despite several DNA tests ruling them out. His proposal follows the recent exhumation of Kafeero’s remains, which enabled DNA analyses by MBN Laboratory, Police Forensic Services, and the Government Analytical Laboratory. The tests confirmed…

Former NBS TV news anchor and Executive Director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism, Solomon Serwanjja, has reportedly been summoned by police over allegations of fraud and money laundering. According to reports, the award-winning investigative journalist has been directed to appear at Natete Police Station next week to record a statement as part of ongoing investigations. Authorities have not publicly released a detailed statement explaining the nature of the allegations or the circumstances surrounding the summons. The reported development has nevertheless attracted widespread attention given Serwanjja’s profile as one of Uganda’s best-known investigative journalists. The latest development follows earlier…

A tragic incident at Thomas Vocational Secondary School in Buruma, Rubirizi District (western Uganda) , has left a family grieving and sparked calls for a thorough investigation after the death of a female student under circumstances that remain unclear. The deceased, identified as Ankunda Shillah, is alleged by family members and students to have died by suicide while at the school. The incident has triggered widespread concern, with relatives, students, and community members demanding answers about the events leading up to her death. According to accounts from family members, Shillah was allegedly punished after being found with a love letter.…

The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the arrest of a man linked to a viral video circulating online, which shows individuals bragging about engaging in and promoting criminal activities along Jinja Road and in Banda. Police say the suspect has been identified as Wafula Solomon, 27, a resident of Banda Zone III in Nakawa Division. According to authorities, Wafula was arrested on June 25, 2026 at around 12:00 noon by officers from Banda Police Post following investigations into the widely shared video. Police allege that he appears in the footage, which reportedly depicts and glorifies criminal behaviour within the area.…

The controversy surrounding the DNA testing of the late Kadongo Kamu legend Prince Job Paul Kafeero has taken a fresh twist after Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara publicly defended the forensic findings following comments made by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. Balaam dismissed suggestions that the DNA results could be inaccurate, insisting the findings were scientifically verified by multiple independent laboratories. Balaam Says Three Laboratories Reached The Same Conclusion According to Balaam, the paternity tests were conducted and cross-verified by three separate laboratories — MBN, the Uganda Police Forensic Laboratory, and the Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory. He maintained that all…

The High Court in Kampala has ordered journalist and online broadcaster Dean Lubowa Saava to pay Shs 100 million in damages for defaming Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG). In a ruling delivered by Justice Joyce Kavum, the court found Saava liable for publishing and circulating false corruption allegations against the Deputy IGG through his social media platforms. According to court records, Saava posted a series of videos and statements on his TV10 GANO MAZIMA TikTok page around July 2025, accusing Muhairwe of receiving bribes, engaging in corruption, and being unfit to hold public office. The…

Uganda’s First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has publicly confirmed that she is recovering well after battling a serious health condition that kept her away from public engagements for several months. In an emotional message shared as she celebrated her 78th birthday, Mrs. Museveni thanked Ugandans for the prayers, support, and birthday wishes that helped her through what she described as one of the most challenging periods of her life. First Lady Reveals Illness Began In March The First Lady disclosed that her health struggles started in March 2026, leading to her prolonged absence from public functions and national events. She…