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Breaking News: Kalangala Woman MP, Helen Nakimuli, Passes Away After Surgery Complications

  In a devastating turn of events, Helen Nakimuli, the Woman Member of Parliament for Kalangala District, has passed away following complications from an unsuccessful surgery. The sad news was confirmed by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the principal of the National Unity Platform (NUP), who shared the information on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. Kyagulanyi, […]

Eight Arrested Over Attempted Child Marriage of 16-Year-Old Student

Authorities have preferred charges of defilement and procuring defilement against the suspects, pending sanction by the Resident State Attorney. Police in Kiboga District have arrested eight individuals after foiling an attempted child marriage involving a 16-year-old Senior Three student of Bukomero Secondary School. The operation, described as intelligence-led, was carried out in Kagoga village, Kyomya […]

Naggalama Junior School Promotes Healthy Living at Colourful Fruit Day Celebration

At the school compound, a wide variety of fruits—including apples, jackfruit, passion fruits, soursop, and avocados and others were displayed, bringing the day’s theme to life and giving learners a practical, hands-on experience. Pupils in the nursery section of Naggalama Junior School marked their annual Fruit Day with vibrant activities aimed at promoting healthy eating […]

Boda Rider Arrested Over Alleged Defilement of 8-Year-Old Girl

“It is alleged that the victim was outside with her sister when the suspect approached them. He gave the children a phone to watch cartoons and placed the victim on his lap, where he was allegedly seen defiling the 8-year-old.” Police in Wakiso district are holding a 39-year-old bodaboda rider who allegedly defiled an eight-year-old […]

Uganda’s Fast-Track Fight Against HIV/AIDS: Leadership, Culture, and the Road to 2030

Today, more than 1.4 million Ugandans are receiving antiretroviral therapy, contributing to a significant decline in AIDS-related deaths. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni launched the Presidential Fast-Track Initiative (PFTI) in June 2017 with the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The initiative outlines a five-point strategy focused on reducing new infections—particularly […]

Expelled Over Love Affair, Student Arrested After Sneaking Back Into Namilyango Dormitory to Meet Girlfriend

According to school administrators, the already expelled student was discovered at around 2:00am in the dormitory, where he had allegedly gone to meet a female student who remains enrolled at the school. An expelled student of Namilyango High School in Gulama, Mukono Municipality, was on Thursday arrested after allegedly sneaking back into the school and […]

Minister Magyezi Orders District Chairperson to Nominate New Service Commission by April 24

The controversy raised concerns over accountability and fairness in local government recruitment processes, leading to increased scrutiny of the district’s leadership. Uganda’s Jobs Crisis Is No Longer About Numbers, but Survival The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has directed Bushenyi District Chairperson Jafari Basajjabalaba to nominate a new District Service Commission (DSC) by April […]

Uganda’s Jobs Crisis Is No Longer About Numbers, but Survival

When UBOS reports that nine in ten Ugandans work in informal jobs, it highlights a reality in which most workers lack social security, health insurance, and stable incomes. A single illness or a bad business day can easily push a family into crisis. Uganda’s Employment Crisis Is No Longer Statistical—It’s a Question of Survival The […]

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