The president’s order aims to protect the government’s free education program, which is designed to support children from low-income families by providing them access to education without financial barriers. Mukono Court Further Remands Suspect in UCU Director’s Murder Case Police in Mbale district have summoned Samuel Wambi Sokoi, the headteacher of Bumageni Army Barracks Primary […]
The RDC further cautioned women against placing financial pressure on their spouses during the celebrations, citing the current economic difficulties facing many households. Mukono Court Further Remands Suspect in UCU Director’s Murder Case Muslims in Uganda have been urged to dedicate part of their Eid al-Fitr prayers to seeking peace in war-affected countries in the […]
Tumwebaze, 46, was widely respected at UCU for her dedication to student welfare, discipline, and campus life. The Mukono Chief Magistrate’s Court has further remanded a 21-year-old suspect, Dak Hussein Taewaiko, in connection with the brutal murder of Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, the former Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU). Grade One Magistrate, […]
The tragic incident occurred on January 16, 2026, when police, alongside local residents, arrested the suspects after allegedly discovering crucial evidence in a shrine linked to them. Only Mechanically Sound Vehicles Will Be Allowed on Our Roads — Gov’t The Iganga Grade One Magistrate, Ali Tibenkana, has adjourned the high-profile child sacrifice case involving a […]
Parliament is expected to consider the proposals as it continues scrutinizing the Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Unanswered Questions Cloud Pamela’s Murder Case The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called on Parliament to expand both the civil and criminal jurisdiction of Magistrates Courts, arguing that the move will improve access to justice and reduce case […]
“This initiative is about saving lives and ensuring that passengers travel in vehicles that are safe and roadworthy,” Byamukama said. Lives Saved, Systems Strained: Kawempe Hospital Cuts Maternal Deaths Despite Overload The government has announced a 60-day nationwide vehicle inspection exercise targeting bus operators, in a decisive move to improve road safety and eliminate accidents […]
Officers from Kikoni B Police Station, during a routine patrol near Nyumbani Hotel, encountered a group of about six youths and arrested two suspects as the others fled. Lives Saved, Systems Strained: Kawempe Hospital Cuts Maternal Deaths Despite Overload Police in Wandegeya have arrested two suspects found wandering at night while armed with dangerous weapons […]
Susan Wamala Sserunkuuma, the chairperson of Mukono Municipality Headteachers’ Association, said the workshop was organized after headteachers and teachers expressed concern about last year’s PLE results. The 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results left many headteachers shocked after a noticeable decline in performance across several schools, with Social Studies emerging as one of the worst-performed […]
Every day, Kawempe handles an overwhelming influx of expectant mothers. Of roughly 60 daily deliveries, nearly half—about 30—are performed through caesarean sections. At Kawempe National Referral Hospital, the cries of newborns echo through crowded corridors—each one a fragile victory in a system stretched to its limits. Just three years ago, the hospital faced a grim […]
The decision sparked emotional scenes at St. Joseph Primary School Musoto, where several parents broke down in tears, describing the move as unfair. At least 237 pupils from two primary schools in Mbale City have been ordered to repeat Primary Seven after the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) cancelled their 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) […]