Speaking during a weekly press briefing at the police headquarters in Naguru, Owoyesigyire revealed that CCTV footage reviewed by investigators pointed to Mutaka as the person behind the incident. Police in Mukono are searching for a petrol station supervisor accused of stealing money and setting a fuel station on fire in an attempt to destroy […]
Okello is expected to be formally charged with the murder of four children and the attempted murder of two others who are currently receiving treatment in different health facilities. A 39-year-old man accused of killing four toddlers at a kindergarten in Ggaba has been arraigned before court amid heavy security deployment. Christopher Okello Onyum has […]
The situation has placed immense pressure on the home, which was built to accommodate about 50 children but is currently housing 53. Uganda’s oldest facility dedicated to caring for abandoned, orphaned, and abused infants and toddlers, Sanyu Babies Home, is grappling with rising numbers of abandoned children—particularly boys—leaving the facility stretched beyond its capacity and […]
“The injured victims were rushed to hospital for medical attention, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to the mortuary pending post-mortem examinations,” Kananura said. Kiprotich Urges Students to Harness Sports for Character, Career Development At least 11 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a tragic road accident that occurred […]
Sserunkuuma highlighted the disparity between Uganda and countries in Europe, where athletes are celebrated, well-paid, and held up as role models from a young age. Sports is more than a game—it is a teacher of life, former Uganda Cranes player Geoffrey Sserunkuuma and Olympic marathon champion Stephen Kiprotich told students at Seeta High School A-Campus […]
At 93, Paul Biya—who has been in power since 1982—is the world’s oldest serving head of state, and questions over succession have intensified in recent years. Paul Biya, Cameroon’s long-serving President, has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President in a move that is fueling debate over succession and democratic governance in the […]
Critics also warn that castration—whether chemical or surgical—raises ethical and legal questions, including concerns about cruel or inhumane treatment and the potential for misuse within the justice system. Human rights organizations in Malawi have raised alarm over a government proposal to introduce castration as a punishment for sexual offenders, warning that the measure could violate […]
Closer to home, he pointed to the struggles faced by business communities across Uganda, where enforcement of trade order regulations has led to loss of property and livelihoods for many traders. The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Enos Kitto Kagodo, has raised concern over increasing cases of land grabbing targeting church property, even as he urged […]
Students were cautioned against engaging in drug and alcohol abuse, bullying, gang-related activities, and strikes. The Commissioner for Community Policing, CP Muleterwa Anatoli, on March 3, 2026, led a crime prevention sensitization session for students at Bishop’s Senior School in Mukono District. The engagement focused on encouraging learners to embrace discipline, maintain a positive attitude, […]
All 65 suspects are currently in custody, where they are undergoing procedures including recording of statements and fingerprinting. Police have warned motorists to refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol following a targeted enforcement operation that saw 65 drivers arrested ahead of the Easter weekend. The operation, conducted across the stations of Jinja Road, […]
