Kidnappings and armed robberies have resurfaced in Kampala, Uganda. Gangs target victims before stealing from them. Story by Stuart Yigga and Simon Masaba 

How is the land tenure system affecting women in Acoli sub region, especially customary land tenure system? Sunday Akumu presents 

Uganda recorded a 1.1% decline in overall crime in 2024, but economic crimes surged by 1.6%, driven by fraud, counterfeiting, and financial scams, according to police.Theft remained the most commonly reported crime, accounting for 28% of...

How is the land tenure system affecting women in Acoli sub region, especially customary land tenure system? Sunday Akumu presents 

How is the land tenure system affecting women in Acoli sub region, especially customary land tenure system? Sunday Akumu presents 

Women now hold 24% of business and editorial leadership positions, an increase from 21% in 2022. This is according to a 2024 report by Women in News, which also found that women remain at 30% of editorial leadership positions, altho...

An interview with Dr. Specioza Kazibwe

Who killed Bunyoro businessman Joseph Kajabago? Ibrahim Ruhweza is following the case.

Trevor Byandala went out to party at Casablanca, a bar in Mukono, and was never  seen again.An autopsy report showed he could have suffered from a pancreatic attack which led to his death.But the fact that no one around recog...

The 2023 National Report on Countering Trafficking in Persons in Uganda shows a 16.6% decrease in trafficking cases reported to the police, with 1,006 cases recorded compared to 1,200 in 2022. National Coordination Office for Prevention of Traf...

Thinking beyond tree numbers

How should trees be planted to flight climate change?

Is tree planting a form of climate change action or a business?  

Abraham Sule stepped out of the living room as his mom prepared for him a meal one evening and that was the last time he was seen. Ibrahim Ruhweza joins Raziah Athman for another intriguing story that takes a shocking turn.

As Uganda marks the 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary, how did a young boy find himself serving in the army? Joshua Kato shares his story from the days of the struggle. Plus, we bring you an inside look at how different regions are commemorating thi...

Goma is cautiously starting to come back to life after several days of fighting between Congolese forces and M23 fighters, but the morgues are overflowing and members of the Congolese Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross (...

Unravelling the chilling murder of Desire Mirembe, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short by the man she loved. Despite a confession from her boyfriend, Dr. Matthew Kirabo, and overwhelming evidence, Desire’s family waited in agony f...

In Hoima, the Ministry of Health makes strides in improving health infrastructure. Bunyoro hosts an exciting bicycle race competition, and in Buliisa, there’s a leadership change at Police 

In this episode, we celebrate the outstanding performance of students in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) across Hoima, Masindi, and Kagadi. We also take a closer look at how the integration of ICT into classrooms is revolutionizing ...

Ibrahim Ruhweza recently wrote about the increase of children on the streets supposedly preaching the word of God and how fake pastors are fleecing unsuspecting believers. 

Investigative journalist Ibrahim Ruhweza shares his shocking personal encounter with crime and discusses the safety concerns in Uganda's capital.

How was a shipment of 21 tonnes of coffee beans worth over sh280 million stolen from under the noses of security officers? Your guess is right. This wasn’t just any robbery; it was planned by those meant to uphold the law. 

In Kanungu district, western Uganda, where HIV and poverty have left children without parents, a community of grandmothers is reshaping their future one family at a time.

[Beijing Chronicles] China was isolated from the civilisations of the West by the world’s highest mountains, some of the largest and most severe deserts and long distances. But deep in the silence of ages, as a civilisation was shaping, art thr...

The International AIDS Society (IAS) has recently appointed a new president, Dr. Beatriz Greenstein. Dr. Greenstein, an infectious disease physician from Rio de Janeiro, has dedicated over 30 years to advancing HIV prevention and treatment. In ...