Residents accuse the current chairperson of abandoning the traditional 11-member village council structure and instead centralizing leadership to his family, a move they say has weakened community participation and accountability. NTV’s Mukono-based reporter Daniel Mwesigwa Ssenfuma has officially entered the race for the Nsambwe A Cell Village Chairperson seat in Mukono Central Division, Mukono Municipality, […]
The latest accident comes just hours after the country was plunged into mourning following the fatal crash involving pupils of King David Junior School, Ndejje, at Kaserem along the Kapchorwa–Mbale Road. Scores of pupils were injured on Friday night after a school bus transporting learners from an educational tour was involved in a head-on collision […]
Police said investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing and that further updates, including the findings of the investigation and revised safety guidelines for school transportation and educational trips, will be communicated in due course. 72-Year-Old Man Arraigned for Allegedly Defiling 15-Year-Old Granddaughter in Mukono The death toll from the tragic road crash […]
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Matovu is accused of repeatedly defiling the minor between 2025 and June 2026 while she was under his guardianship. A 72-year-old man has been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Mukono on charges of aggravated defilement after he allegedly sexually abused his 15-year-old granddaughter […]
The arrests are part of the ongoing nationwide #ExposeTheCorrupt campaign being spearheaded by the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, aimed at exposing and holding accountable corrupt officials in local governments. The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded two senior officials from Bulambuli District on charges of abuse of office, causing financial loss and neglect of […]
“Many of the patients we attended to are suffering from simple diseases that could easily be treated. However, because of poverty and the long distances to health facilities, many do not receive the necessary treatment in time, and some end up losing their lives,” Mirembe said. By Fred Muzaale A free medical camp organised by […]
“We are closing the school for two weeks. Every parent should report to the staffroom for verification before we hand over any child,” Mutenyu announced over the school’s public address system. King David Junior School has announced a two-week closure following the devastating road crash that claimed the lives of several pupils and left dozens […]
Police said both drivers were immediately arrested and charged with the relevant traffic offences before being detained at Kampala Central Police Station (CPS), where they remain pending their appearance in court. Two school bus drivers have been arrested and charged after they were found dangerously overloading buses transporting pupils of St. Kizito Primary School during […]
Dr. Muyingo said the suspension is intended to safeguard learners as the government reviews the safety measures governing school travels. He urged all schools to strictly comply with the directive. The government has suspended all school educational tours and trips across Uganda with immediate effect following the devastating road crash in Kapchorwa that claimed the […]
“Sadly, 20 children and one adult, who happens to be the founder and director, Mr. Tadeo Ssekade, have gone to be with the Lord. We extend our deepest condolences to their families, loved ones, and the entire King David community,” he said. A devastating school bus accident in Kapchorwa District has claimed the lives […]