Both suspects pleaded guilty to the charges. Magistrate Kaiza sentenced them to three years in prison or an alternative fine of sh300,000 each. Two Rwandan nationals have been convicted and sentenced in Masaka after being found guilty of fraud and spreading false information about HIV/Aids by selling a fake cure they claimed could treat the […]
Students are still required to fully settle their tuition balances to zero in order to receive examination permits, sit for exams, progress academically, or graduate. Makerere University has announced the immediate suspension of all surcharges on late tuition payments and registration for Semester Two of the 2025/2026 academic year, following concerns raised by the Students’ […]
Owoyesigyire said that two suspects, including Nanyonjo Rose, a biological relative of the deceased, have since been arrested to assist with investigations. Police in Kira Division are investigating a suspected murder following the discovery of a decomposed body believed to been that of 52-year-old Naziwa Oliver, a resident of Kito ‘A’ in Kirinya, Kira Municipality, […]
Police further disclosed that on 3 May, after receiving sh40,000 from Kibira’s mother, the suspect released the child and abandoned him in Kalerwe at approximately 11:00 PM. Police in Kampala have arrested a man believed to be behind a string of child abductions across the city, marking a significant breakthrough in recent kidnapping cases involving […]
Speaking about her family, Halima said the children are thriving and full of energy. She also revealed that they will soon begin school—an important next step in their development. The world’s first surviving nonuplets (9 children given birth at once) have marked their fifth birthday, with Guinness World Records (GWR) celebrating the remarkable milestone. In […]
Church officials emphasized that the Archbishop, Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu remains safe and unharmed, urging the public to disregard what they described as misleading claims intended to cause unnecessary alarm and confusion. The Church of Uganda has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media alleging that the Archbishop, Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, […]
Police from Amolatar Central Police Station were alerted and quickly intervened, transporting both the deceased and the injured survivor to the health facility. Residents of Amolatar District are reeling after a tragic incident in which a Senior One student was fatally stabbed during a violent altercation at a disco, just a day after returning home […]
“Bridget and Mayanja loved each other, but there were underlying issues,” Arinda said. “Before her death, she confided in a friend that there were things troubling her, but she feared for her life and could not speak openly.” Fresh details have emerged in the murder case of a Uganda Christian University (UCU) law student, as […]
Police have urged parents and guardians to prioritise the safety and well-being of children, warning against unsafe transport practices that could lead to tragic consequences. Police in Kakiri have arrested a boda boda rider for transporting nine children on a single motorcycle, raising fresh concerns about children’s safety on Uganda’s roads. The suspect, identified as […]
Police say the search led to the discovery of decomposing human remains. According to Twesige, a human head was found wrapped in a polythene bag and hanging from the roof, while other body parts, including bones and clothing believed to belong to the deceased, were also recovered. Police in Kyenjojo District are holding a 40-year-old […]
