National PM Nabbanja rescues Widow Jailed at Luzira over UGX 2.8 million debt The Nateete-Lubaga magistrate's court handed her the sentence after losing a case filed against her by the neighbor identified as Godfery Bazaale. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1669040086
National Chief Justice Owiny Dollo Opposed to Retiring Judges, Magistrates between 65 - 70 yrs Under the current legal regime, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal Justices retire at 70, High Court Judges at 65 while Registrars and Magistrates at 60. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1668707020
National All vehicles to use Murchison Falls Park Roads free of charge following flooding of River Tangi All vehicles stuck at Pakwach due to floods have been allowed to pass through the Murchison Falls Park from Tangi gate free of charge. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1668688317
National Three people charged with Examination Malpractice in Butambala The Magistrates Court in Butambala has charged three people including a teacher with damaging Primary Leaving Examination – PLE material in Kibibi Town Council, Butambala District. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1668688138
National NOTU Chairperson Owere Storms Union Offices after Members Vote Him Out On Tuesday afternoon some members converged at hotel Africana in Kampala and voted out Owere, immediately replacing him with an interim chairperson. They also voted for a new treasurer and Deputy. During the same meeting the NOTU General Secretary stepped down. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1668611371
National Court of Appeal rules against mandatory 50 percent split of matrimonial property Three justices of the Court of Appeal including Elizabeth Musoke, Muzamiru Mutangula Kibeedi and Christopher Gashirabak made the unanimous judgment on Tuesday, based on an appeal filed by one Joseph Waigo Ambayo against Jackline Aserua. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1668535449
National Adwir Residents living in fear as suspected lion roams free in their village Panic has gripped residents of Adwir sub county in Alebtong over the presence of stray lions in their area. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1668513992
National Police recover boat robbed from officers on Lake Albert as two marines remain missing The Police have recovered a boat that was being used by four Marine officers who were attacked by unknown militia men on Lake Albert in Ntoroko district last week. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1668513947
National Floods cut off homes, business in Bukwe leaving residents stranded Floods have cut off homes in and businesses in Bukwo Town council leaving more than 100 people stranded and counting losses. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1668438553
National Four teachers wanted for forging appointment letters in Kyenjojo district The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) is hunting for four teachers of Madox Senior Secondary School in Kyenjojo district for alleged forgery. The four teachers have been identified as Apollo Timaka, Joseph Twesigye, Festo Bananuka, and Asanasio Kayondo. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1668078650
National Masaka Regional Hospital Director in trouble for condoning Extortion The State House Anti-Corruption Unit and Internal Security Organization-ISO have been directed to investigate the complaints of unchecked extortion at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital by health workers. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1668070675
National Traffic Police: 6,374 Motorcycles Impounded Countrywide in 2 Days The guidelines under the festive operation require all motorcyclists to wear crash helmets, retro-reflective jackets, possess PSV permits, ride motorcycles in good mechanical condition, and observe traffic signs. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1668004756