Nine-Year-Old Boy Drowns Along Lake Kyoga Shores in Buyende
A nine-year-old boy has died in a suspected drowning along the shores of Lake Kyoga, in a case that has once again raised concerns over child safety near water bodies.…
Fuel Crisis Hits Tororo as Prices Surge
A deepening fuel crisis is taking a heavy toll on residents of Tororo, with motorists now resorting to jerry cans in a desperate search for fuel to sustain their daily…
Victims’ Expectations High as ICC Commences Shs226 Billion Reparations
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reached a significant milestone in the reparations process for victims of former Lord’s Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen, with over 19,500 victims registered. So…
Govt links rising child crime to poor parenting
The Ugandan government has sounded an alarm over an increase in children entering the justice system, with officials pointing to irresponsible parenting as the primary catalyst. Speaking at the 2026…
Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli Dies After Surgery
Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Helen Nakimuli has died, her party the National Unity Platform has said. The party confirmed that Nakimuli died following an unsuccessful surgery, although details…
Kitagwenda’s Kafridge Boda Boda Association Launched
Boda boda riders in Kicheche Sub-county, Kitagwenda District, have been charged to embrace professionalism, discipline, and improved health and safety standards to curb fatal accidents and boost their incomes. The…
Byabashaija Warns Inmates as Prison Population Surges Beyond Capacity
The Commissioner General of Prisons, Johnson Byabashaija, has warned inmates against underestimating prison officers despite a significant numerical imbalance between staff and prisoners. Byabashaija made the remarks during the pass…
Together we can Kitagwenda district leaders say
KITAGWENDA Kitagwenda District local government leaders,are calling for a united effort, stronger collaboration, and improved accountability to enhance service delivery and implement government programs effectively. Speaking during a thanksgiving service…
433 police officers transferred
The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has transferred 433 officers in a wide-ranging reshuffle that takes immediate effect. The changes affect several directorates and units within the Uganda Police…
Today in History: Biharwe Eclipse of 1520 Became East Africa’s Oldest Precisely Dated Event
On this day in 1520, a total solar eclipse swept across the Great Lakes region, an event now regarded as the oldest scientifically dated historical occurrence in East Africa. Modern…