Public health officials fear that sustained price increases could weaken HIV prevention programmes, particularly those reliant on free or subsidised condom distribution. Efforts to combat HIV/AIDS could face a serious setback as condom prices rise sharply on the global market, driven by supply disruptions linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Health experts warn […]
Police have since taken the suspect into custody and launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. A female police officer is fighting for her life at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor following a brutal stabbing incident in Gulu City that has sent shockwaves through the community. The officer, whose identity has not yet […]
The directive has raised concern among members of the religious community, particularly within Pentecostal churches, which leaders say have been most affected by the recent enforcement measures. Mbarara City authorities have issued a final 90-day ultimatum to religious leaders to demolish all churches constructed in wetlands, drainage channels, and road reserves. The directive was announced […]
Tumwebaze’s killing, which shocked the university community and residents of Mukono, occurred on February 12 under disturbing circumstances. The murder case of Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, the former Director of Students’ Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), has been adjourned to May 6, as investigations into her killing continue. The suspect, Dak Hussien Taewaiko, a casual […]
According to journalists present, DPC Oyee indicated that Nameere had directly influenced the arrest after Bwekumbule was linked to viral videos containing allegations against her. Justine Nameere, the recently court-declared Masaka City Woman MP, is at the centre of a growing controversy following the arrest and detention of journalists and social media users linked to […]
The incident has raised fresh concerns about medical preparedness and safety standards at football venues in Uganda, particularly for top-flight matches where player welfare is expected to be a priority. Disturbing scenes unfolded at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Tuesday night after an injured NEC FC player was left stranded due to a malfunctioning ambulance during […]
The team was received by Senior Lands Registrar Robert Kizza Kankaka, who was questioned about the absence of staff but was unable to provide a conclusive explanation. The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, has directed staff of the Mukono Zonal Land Office to account for their absence from duty after a […]
Her passing comes just over a year after the death of her husband, Mark Kawesa Ntege, who died on January 12, 2025. The couple, who wed on February 27, 1998, are survived by eight children. Former Works and Transport Minister Monica Azuba Ntege has passed away, according to a source familiar with the matter who […]
According to investigators, Okello Samuel frequently obtained fuel without proper authorization or documentation and allegedly diverted it for unknown purposes. Two Ngora District officials and a private contractor have been charged before the Ngora Grade One Magistrates Court over the alleged mismanagement of funds intended for road works. The suspects—Opio Stanislas Francis, the Acting District […]
Media stakeholders in the region say the incident reflects a troubling pattern of intimidation targeting journalists, particularly in cases where individuals are detained without formal charges. The Masaka Central Police Commander (DPC), Maurice Oye, has reportedly ordered the detention of Frank Bwekumbule, a journalist with Impact FM, under unclear circumstances—raising fresh concerns about press freedom […]
