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Gov’t Shuts Maranatha Schools After Four Toddlers Brutally Hacked to Death

“In line with guidance from security agencies and the Makindye Education Office, all parents must collect their children immediately. The daycare management must provide a full account of the events and cooperate with the police,” Dr. Muyingo said. The government has ordered the immediate closure of Maranatha Daycare Centre, Maranatha Christian Primary School, and Maranatha […]

Mukono Bishop Urges Hope as He Condoles with Families of Kampala Slain Children 

Amid the grief, the bishop urged the public not to lose faith in God, emphasizing that divine control remains even in the most trying moments. The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Enos Kitto Kagodo, has called on Christians and Ugandans to remain hopeful and steadfast in faith, even in the face of tragedy, as he condoled […]

Police Name Suspect, Four Children Killed in Kampala School Attack

Rachael Kawala, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, has confirmed that four minors, all pupils at the daycare centre, were killed in the attack. Police in Kampala have identified the suspect behind a deadly attack at a daycare centre in Ggaba that claimed the lives of four young children. The suspect, a 39-year-old Okello Christopher Onyum […]

Mukono Enforcement Officer Fighting for Life After Injury in Vendors’ Eviction Operation

Mukono Municipality Town Clerk, Francis Byabagambi, said he had just been informed about the incident. He assured the public that the municipality would take full responsibility for staff injured while on duty and ensure they receive the necessary medical attention. Four Pupils Stabbed to Death in Kampala School Attack, Suspect Arrested A 47-year-old enforcement officer […]

A Voice of the Game Falls Silent: FUFA Pays Tribute to Allan Ssekamatte

  The Ugandan football community is cloaked in sorrow following the passing of Allan Ssekamatte, a respected and admired sports journalist whose voice and vision helped shape the narrative of sports across the nation. FUFA mourned his loss with heartfelt words, honoring a man whose dedication to the game went far beyond reporting scores and […]

Four Pupils Stabbed to Death in Kampala School Attack, Suspect Arrested

  Police in Kampala have confirmed the killing of four juveniles following a violent attack at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program school in Makindye Division. According to Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson Rachael Kawala, a male suspect entered the school premises and fatally stabbed the victims in what authorities have described as a brutal incident. “We […]

MP, CAO, Finance Officials Sentenced for Fraud and Financial Loss

The case underscores ongoing efforts by the Anti-Corruption Court to hold public officials accountable and combat financial misconduct within local governments. The Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced a sitting Member of Parliament, Hon. Otukol Samuel, alongside three co-accused, for their roles in causing financial loss, theft, and conspiracy to defraud Namisindwa District Local Government. Hon. Otukol […]

Water Minister Betty Anywar Runs to Court Challenging Opponent’s Victory

According to court filings, Anywar is seeking the nullification of Amere’s victory and is calling for a fresh election to ensure a free and fair process for voters in Kitgum Municipality. State Minister for Water and Environment, Betty Anywar, has taken her electoral battle to the High Court, formally challenging the victory of her political […]

When Space Runs Out: Uganda’s Overcrowded Prisons Demand Urgent Action

  Uganda’s prisons are operating far beyond capacity, with every cell holding an average of four inmates, according to officials from Uganda Prisons Services. The overcrowding crisis, described as “the biggest challenge” by Deputy Commissioner General Samuel Akena, sees the nation’s 23,104 available spaces crammed with 80,110 inmates. This translates to an occupancy rate of […]

Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Crash Involving Minister Nabakooba on Kampala–Masaka Highway

The pedestrian, identified as Batera Flavia, a resident of Kyengera, died instantly at the scene. A tragic road traffic accident occurred on Wednesday morning at Kibukula Swamp along the busy Kampala–Masaka Highway, claiming the life of a pedestrian. The Traffic Police Spokesperson, Michael Kananura confirmed that the crash involved a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, registration […]

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