Fear gripped the residents of Soroti City East following the tragic death of a school director in a road crash that involved a tricycle motorbike locally known as Tukutuku. The deceased has been identified as Patrick Okolong Ejolu, the director of Aloet Integrated Nursery and Primary School. The accident occurred when the Tukutuku which Ejolu […]
Grimes subjugated timidity, ignorance and lack of exposure, especially out of me. If the Grimesian spirit so still dwells in me who was only a teacher on the Namasagali staff, I guess it must dwell even much more in his former direct students EULOGY | Alfred Geresom Musamali | By refusing to mourn Irish former […]
World Athletics is shocked and deeply saddened to learn that Ugandan distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei died tragically on Thursday (5 September) as a result of an alleged domestic abuse attack. Over the past 15 years, the 33-year-old had represented her nation at major championships on the track, roads, cross country and mountains. Her most notable […]
The Minister of Tourism and Heritage in Busoga Kingdom, Hellen Namutamba has hailed the government of the Republic of Turkey for donating Industrial machines to two non-government organisations in order to promote skills development among women and youth, and boosting Socio-economic transformation in Busoga. The machines were donated to Women Integrated Empowerment Development (WIED), the […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked criminal investigators to strengthen their linkage with the population in order to fight corruption better and wipe it out. According to the President, corruption remains a big problem but easy to fight because the local people on ground who are the beneficiaries of public resources being stolen are willing […]
Police investigators and prosecutors have been urged to uphold professionalism, integrity, and human rights in their duties. This call was made by the Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, amidst growing concerns about human rights violations, particularly regarding the police’s handling of protests and opposition politicians. Byakagaba’s remarks were delivered at the launch of the […]
Disability refers to physical, mental, or sensory impairments that limit a person’s daily activities. Unfortunately, in Uganda, People With Disabilities (PWDs) often face significant barriers when seeking justice. For many, accessing police services or navigating the legal system is nearly impossible without adequate support, particularly for those who rely on sign language or other forms of interpretation. One […]
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the principal of National Unity Platform (NUP) has informed the country about the circumstances under which he was prematurely discharged from St. Francis Nsambya Hospital where he was admitted on Tuesday after he was allegedly shot at by the Uganda Police. In a statement he issued on his social media platforms, Kyagulanyi […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has fulfilled his pledge of 36 motorcycles to the twelve (12) ghetto structures in Kampala metropolitan area. These were delivered by the State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye on Wednesday September 4, 2024 at a function held at Bwaise-based ghetto structure commonly known as Gaza Tough Empire and each SACCO […]
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit in conjunction with the Crime Investigations Department and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have today arraigned a Pentecostal pastor before the Mbale Chief Magistrates Court on charges of defrauding fellow pastors. Court has identified the suspect as Pr. Siribaleka Aaron who refers to himself as a Bishop, […]