News in Uganda
- Digital plates: Govt blames Russia sanctions for delays
The government intends to do more sensitisation on the digital number plates across the country
- Key hurdles NUP must jump to recall Mpuuga
The hurdles include convincing legislators, majority of whom are from the ruling NRM party, to...
- Girls using polythene papers as pads get help
The Monitor last month published a story showing how young girls in the area were using...
- Museveni orders probe into Nakasongola land evictions
One of those facing eviction was hacked to death three days after speaking to Daily Monitor.
- Why is money scarce?
For some people, by the time their money lands, it is already ‘spent.’
- Family dog mauls Dr Obuku’s son to death, injures maid - police
The maid had reportedly put the baby on the veranda as she did other house chores when the dog...
- ‘Prophet’ sentenced to 40 years for defiling, infecting girl, 16, with HIV
Kimera had sexual relationships with a woman and two of her daughters
- Soroti teachers risking lives under condemned structures
The Soroti City principal education officer, Mr Patrick Emokor, said the poor state of...
International News
- Chumbawamba tell NZ politician to stop using hit
The band wants Winston Peters, of the New Zealand First party, not to play Tubthumping at rallies.
- Thousands of children to leave Russian border city
Around 9,000 children will be sent away from Belgorod after strikes blamed on Ukraine.
- Hong Kong passes tough security law
Authorities say Article 23 is necessary for stability, but critics fear it will further erode civil liberties.
- Japan raises rates for first time in 17 years
The central bank had previously cut the rate below zero to try and stimulate Japan's stagnating economy.
- US-Philippines alliance is ‘ironclad’- Blinken
The assurance comes as tensions rise between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea.
- Trump unable to get $464m bond in New York fraud case
The former president must either pay the full amount in cash or secure a bond to continue his appeal.
- Messi fans to get refunds for no-show match in HK
The Argentine star has faced fury from Chinese fans since skipping the friendly last February.
- Uganda on alert as IS-linked fighters cross border
ADF militants, blamed for a series of deadly attacks, entered Uganda on Saturday, the army says.