Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
“Your Excellency, we are calling for your help. This school has done a commendable job, and supporting it now would be greatly appreciated,” she added. The State Minister for Labour, Gender and Social Development, Davinia Esther Anyakun, has appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene and rescue her former school, Bishop Nkoyoyo Matale Primary […]
According to the school’s Internal Auditor and Public Relations Officer, Simon Ssebakijje, more than 500 students are expected to graduate on May 21, 2026. Excitement is building at St. Francis Schools of Health Sciences in Namataba as graduands begin collecting their academic gowns ahead of the institution’s 13th graduation ceremony. The ongoing exercise marks a […]
As the clock ticks down on the fourteen-day appeal window, the fate of OKello Onyum now rests in the hands of his legal team, with the Court of Appeal set to make a final determination if an appeal is filed. Until then, the death sentence remains in effect. Christopher OKello Onyum has been sentenced to […]
Farmers who have adopted the method say it has significantly improved their yields. Joseph Emurot, a resident of Kabukol village, said pest infestations have reduced since he embraced the technology. By Yazid Yolisigira Farmers in the Busoga and Teso sub-regions of Eastern Uganda are reporting increased food production following the adoption of “push-pull” technology, an […]
Okello’s defence team had argued that he suffered from a mental illness and should not be held criminally liable. However, the court dismissed the claim, citing a lack of medical evidence and absence of testimony from family members to support the alleged condition. The High Court in Kampala has convicted Christopher Okello on four counts […]
“Healthy mothers give birth to healthy children, and this builds strong families and communities,” Muhanga said, calling for strengthened collective efforts to improve outcomes for mothers and newborns. The number of women dying during childbirth in Uganda remains alarmingly high, with experts warning that urgent, collective action is needed to save lives. Health officials estimate […]
The Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 has sparked intense debate, with critics warning it could disrupt Uganda’s financial architecture, even as supporters argue it is necessary to shield national interests in an evolving global landscape. The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Michael Atingi-Ego, has told Parliament that the central bank was never consulted during […]
This has heightened fears for the safety of the vulnerable blind learners, many of whom are still recovering from the trauma of a devastating fire outbreak four years ago that claimed the lives of 11 pupils. A vulnerable school for blind pupils is facing a growing security crisis due to lack of basic infrastructure, compounded […]
A fatal plane crash has claimed the lives of all 14 people on board, including 13 passengers and the pilot, authorities in South Sudan confirmed in an official statement. “There were 13 passengers and one pilot on board. Unfortunately, there were no survivors,” the statement by the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority said. […]
Police also recovered four pangas, believed to have been intended for use in the attempted robbery. Police in Katwe Division have successfully foiled an aggravated robbery attempt at Nesta Petrol Station along Salaama Road in Salaama Parish, Makindye Division, authorities have confirmed. According to a statement issued by Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala, the […]
