Police said one of the teachers later discovered the incident and raised an alarm. The child was rushed to Iran Hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival. Police have launched investigations into the death of a 10-year-old special needs pupil who drowned during a swimming lesson at Hill Preparatory School in Naguru, […]
“Let honesty, accountability and excellence guide every decision you make,” he said. “Those who will serve in rural and underserved communities should know that their work is of great value. Sometimes the greatest impact is made where the need is greatest.” Newly qualified health professionals have been challenged to embrace patriotism, innovation and ethical practice […]
The association alleged that the journalists were detained as Major Echeru escorted Gen. Birungi and that security personnel confiscated their work equipment, including mobile phones and cameras. The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has condemned the detention of three journalists by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) at Makindye Military Barracks, describing the arrests as an […]
“The Central Executive Committee of the NRM, sitting on Friday at Entebbe State House, designated the NRM and NRM-leaning MPs to the various committees, the committee leadership and to the Parliamentary Commission,” Dombo said in a post on X. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) has designated three new backbench Members of […]
Emmanuel Nsubuga was recognised as the Overall Best Sciences Student after graduating with a CGPA of 4.79 in the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics. Uganda Christian University (UCU) celebrated the graduation of 1,274 students during its 27th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, with female graduates once again dominating academic performance as the institution […]
Seven senior officials from Uganda’s Parliament have been remanded to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, after appearing before Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe on corruption-related charges. The officials appeared in court following investigations by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), which has accused them of embezzlement, causing financial loss to the government, and money laundering. […]
The accused are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court, where the charges will be formally read. More details have emerged following the arrest of several senior officials from Uganda’s Parliament in an operation conducted by the Inspector General of Government (IGG), with court documents alleging the embezzlement of billions of shillings from Parliament […]
“It is therefore extremely unfair for sympathisers of the applicant to wage war against judicial officers, state prosecutors or other court users for maintaining integrity in handling the matter without any ill will; especially without proof,” she said. Grade One Magistrate Sheilah Gloria Atim has condemned social media attacks directed at her and other judicial […]
Five officers have been promoted to the rank of Senior Commissioner of Prisons (SCP). They are Aliyo Naatukunda, Geraldine Prossy Najjuma, Stephen Lugonda, James Emotu, and Moses Ssentalo. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has approved the promotion of 11 senior officers in the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), a move aimed at strengthening the institution’s leadership and […]
Lukwago was subsequently transferred to Mulago, where he remains admitted. Lukwago did not appear for his scheduled court session on Tuesday because of his reported ill health. Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged the family of detained opposition politician and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago not to lose hope, assuring them that the […]