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Witch Doctor Remanded Over Alleged Sacrifice of 5-Year-Old Girl

Fighting back tears, he appealed to government authorities and anti–child sacrifice advocates to intervene and ensure justice for his “innocent little girl.” Grief and anger filled the courtroom in Iganga as a 38-year-old witch doctor accused of sacrificing a five-year-old girl was remanded to prison amid emotional pleas for justice from the victim’s family. Musa […]

Five People Killed in Gold Mine Collapse

District Police Commander Mugizi Felix said investigations into the exact cause of the collapse are underway. Five people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of an artisanal gold mining site in Kyamuhunga, Bushenyi District, sending shockwaves through the local community. The fatal incident occurred when a section of the mining site caved in, burying […]

Court Throws Out Kiyaga’s Vote Recount Bid, Citing Lack of Jurisdiction

Delivering his ruling on Tuesday in a packed courtroom filled largely with Kaggwa’s supporters, Matyama held that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear a vote recount petition arising from a local government election. The Mukono Chief Magistrate’s Court has rejected an election petition lodged by Hudson Robinson Kiyaga, who sought to overturn the victory of […]

Lubaga Cathedral Becomes Unlikely Battleground: Faith and Dissent Collide Over Besigye Prayers

Byanyima revealed that she had received communication from Paul Ssemogerere, the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese informing her that President Yoweri Museveni had personally requested that the prayers be halted, citing ongoing investigations. In a dramatic display of faith and dissent, hundreds of opposition leaders and supporters have today, Monday February 23, 2026 gathered at St. […]

Mukono Chief Magistrate’s Court Set to Rule on Ntenjeru–Kisoga Election Petition

Kiyaga is challenging the victory of independent candidate Mike Kaggwa, who was declared winner by a razor-thin margin of only seven votes. Tension is mounting in Ntenjeru–Kisoga Town Council as the Mukono Chief Magistrate’s Court prepares to deliver a crucial ruling tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in an election petition that has gripped residents of […]

Prison Warder on the Run After Fatal Shooting at Kiboga Prison Leaves Three Dead

In a press statement released on Monday, the Uganda Prisons Service described the tragedy as “the unfortunate death of three persons following a shooting incident at Kiboga Prison.” A quiet Monday morning in central Uganda was shattered by gunfire, leaving a prison community in shock and mourning. At approximately 10:00 hours, authorities say Prison Warder […]

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