Regionally, Kyegegwa district recorded the highest number of murders at 67 cases, followed by Mubende and Kyenjojo with 58 cases each. Rukungiri and Oyam registered 54 and 53 cases respectively. At least 25 Ugandans lost their lives every day in 2025 due to murder and road crashes, according to the 2025 Uganda Police Annual […]
Security officers intervened and fired teargas in an effort to disperse the crowd and restore order. It was during this commotion that Ojok collapsed. A 17-year-old student has died after collapsing amid chaos triggered by teargas at Kitgum Boma Grounds during a Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) semi-final match. The deceased, identified as Francis […]
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the fatal attack stemmed from a misunderstanding at the victim’s home involving two suspects—Agadi Oliver and Aliya Nakimera. Schools Urged to Promote Cultural Heritage to Build Unity and Character Among Learners Police in Kireka have arrested a key suspect in connection with the murder of a local government official who […]
Muhoozi explained that under the proposed regulatory reforms, all private security guards will either be trained directly at police training schools or by certified police instructors deployed to accredited PSOs at a subsidized cost. The Uganda Police Force has assumed responsibility for training guards employed by Private Security Organisations (PSOs), in a move aimed at […]
Mubiru emphasized that Uganda’s rich cultural diversity, spanning more than 40 ethnic groups should be embraced within schools to strengthen social cohesion. https://youtu.be/tyKSKtueJ88 School administrators have been encouraged to create space for students to learn, practice, and celebrate their diverse cultural backgrounds as a way of nurturing unity, tolerance, and personal growth. The call was […]
“Even in times of trial, do not turn away from Jesus. Instead, draw closer to Him. He will see you through, and in time, you will have a testimony,” she said. The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Enos Kitto Kagodo, has linked the rising cases of domestic violence to stingy men who always neglect their responsibilities […]
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as fans scrambled to help the injured, with emergency responders quickly arriving at the scene. “It was terrifying,” one spectator said. “People were screaming and running in all directions after the roof fell.” Panic erupted at the FUFA Drum match between Lango Province and Teso Region in Lira after a roof […]
Today, many universities have introduced initiatives intended to equip learners with practical skills. Uganda Christian University (UCU), for example, runs a university newspaper, The Standard, which helps journalism and communication students develop their writing, photography, and newspaper production skills. These are exactly the skills employers look for in the job market. No Competence-Based Education, No […]
She added that Anguyo remains in custody under West Nile Police as efforts are underway to transport him to Kiboga, where the crime was committed. Ugandan Community in Dubai Grieves Delivery Worker Killed in Tragic Accident A fugitive prison warder, Moses Anguyo, who allegedly shot and killed a Deputy Officer in Charge of Prisons along […]
The Ugandan community in Dubai has been plunged into grief following the sudden and tragic death of one of their own, Tonny Kasekende, who lost his life in a fatal accident. Kasekende, who had been working as a delivery person, is reported to have died on the spot after the incident occurred. News of his […]