Kasirye said preliminary investigations indicate that Twikirize had been sharing content containing vulgar and offensive language, which police described as inappropriate, particularly for a person of his age. Police in Lyantonde District have arrested a 13-year-old boy accused of using TikTok to promote violence and sectarianism through offensive online content. The suspect, identified as Twikirize […]
Despite the progress, experts said several gaps remain in sickle cell care, particularly in mental health services, reproductive healthcare and support for adolescents. Uganda has taken a major step towards strengthening the fight against sickle cell disease, with the Government announcing plans to amend the Public Health Act to formally recognise the condition as a […]
According to the Nabagereka, rising cases of domestic violence, divorce, substance abuse, polygamy and the growing number of street children are signs that families are under increasing pressure and require more intentional intervention from the Church. The Nabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, has challenged the Church of Uganda to stop treating pre-marital counselling as a […]
While acknowledging the brutality of the crime and expressing sympathy to Magara’s family, the defence argued that many of the convicts were family breadwinners whose imprisonment would negatively affect their dependants. The High Court has sentenced two people to death and seven others to life imprisonment for their roles in the 2018 kidnapping and murder […]
She also expressed confidence that Daka will excel on the international stage as she prepares to represent Uganda at the Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico. Media personality and socialite Sheilah Gashumba has joined the growing list of Ugandans celebrating Michelle Daka following her victory as Miss Universe Uganda 2026, praising the beauty queen’s resilience […]
“Fourteen people died on the spot, all from the taxi. Four injured victims, two from each vehicle, are admitted to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital,” Kasirye said in a statement. At least 14 people were killed and four others injured in a devastating road crash at Lwera Swamp in Kalungu District along the Kampala–Masaka Highway on […]
Recalling the elderly woman’s response, Atuhaire wrote: “She said, ‘Do you know, I had thought I won’t survive this year? Because I have been tested to the point of failing to buy a kilogramme of potatoes.” A fundraising campaign has been launched by well-wishers to support the 83-year-old mother of Sam Mugumya, a former aide […]
Another resident, Cissy Namirembe, said persistent livestock theft had discouraged many families from rearing chickens and goats, noting that thieves now steal animals even in broad daylight. Residents of Kituba Village in Nama Sub-county, Mukono District, have challenged their newly elected Local Council I (LCI) chairperson, Robert Wamala, to prioritise tackling crime, illegal land evictions, […]
Fr. Ssekiziyivu also encouraged Christians to regularly receive the Sacrament of Penance, saying it spiritually prepares believers to worthily receive the Holy Eucharist and strengthens their relationship with God. Rev. Fr. Michael Ssekiziyivu, the Curate of St. Andrew Kaggwa Kichwa Mpoma Parish, has called on Christians to uphold modest dressing whenever they attend church, saying […]
Authorities have urged transport operators, drivers and passengers to support the enforcement measures, emphasizing that adherence to traffic regulations is essential for protecting lives on the country’s roads. The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has intensified enforcement operations against public service vehicles (PSVs), impounding 51 buses in the past week as part of efforts […]