The closure followed heated discussions and celebratory messages from some residents who reacted to news of Karangwa’s death on Monday morning. Some members reportedly expressed disbelief that a man they described as influential and feared could also die. Administrators of a community WhatsApp group in Kayunga District have temporarily closed the platform following an influx […]
Kakooza, who belongs to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), is set to replace National Unity Platform (NUP)’s Jamil Yiga, who has served as Kyampisi sub-county chairperson for the past five years. Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms on Tuesday disrupted the swearing-in ceremony of Kyampisi sub-county chairperson-elect Meddy Kakooza and his councillors in Mukono District. […]
Community leaders in Lwengo say Nantalea has become a local attraction, with curious residents frequently visiting her home to witness the unusual grave and hear her story firsthand. Residents of Bulasana Village in Lwengo District have been left shocked and amused after a 100-year-old woman, Dorothy Nantalea, constructed her own grave and declared that she […]
The sentencing has been welcomed by residents and anti-corruption advocates, who described the ruling as a major step in combating land fraud and protecting vulnerable property owners in Wakiso District. The High Court Criminal Division has sentenced notorious Wakiso-based land grabber Charles Kyagaba to eight years in prison after finding him guilty on two counts […]
Mulago has further invested in next-generation diagnostic services aimed at improving the accuracy and speed of treatment. These include molecular diagnostic pathology, interventional radiology, and advanced biochemical testing such as genotyping and cytogenetics. Mulago National Referral Hospital has announced a major expansion of its specialized medical services, marking a significant step forward in Uganda’s efforts […]
Faith Kiconco’s untimely death serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of road travel in the country, highlighting the urgent need for stricter road safety measures. A 20-year-old student, Faith Kiconco, died in a fatal road crash over the weekend in Rubanda District. Kiconco, a Senior Six student at Kabale Brainstorm High School, where […]
“As shepherds of God’s people, we invite all the faithful to remain calm, prayerful, united, and hopeful,” the statement said. The Uganda Episcopal Conference has called on Catholics across the country to remain calm, prayerful, and united following the Government’s decision to postpone the national Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations that were scheduled to take place […]
Karangwa also served as the NRM Chairperson for Kayunga District and was widely known for his mobilization efforts and community engagements within the ruling party structures. Shock and grief have engulfed supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Kayunga District and across the country following the death of Senior Presidential Advisor for Special […]
“In the meantime, I pledge to continue cooperating with all ongoing investigations as initiated by the relevant organs of the state to get to the root of all the allegations raised,” she said. Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has withdrawn from the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament amid mounting pressure following […]
“After consultations with the national epidemic response task force and religious leaders, we have decided to postpone the Martyrs’ Day celebrations to a later date, which will be communicated,” President Museveni said. The Government has postponed this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations following the reported Ebola-related death of a traveller from the Democratic Republic of Congo […]