Four Mbale City Officials Interdicted Over Alleged Negligence, Abuse of Office

The interdictions are intended to pave the way for investigations by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and other relevant government agencies. The Ministry of Local Government has directed the interdiction of four senior officials in Mbale City over allegations of gross negligence of duty, abuse of office, mismanagement of public resources, and possible financial impropriety. […]

Four Killed in Night Crash Along Masaka–Kampala Highway

Authorities are yet to issue an official statement confirming the circumstances surrounding the crash, the identities of the victims, and the exact cause of the accident. At least four people have reportedly died in a tragic road accident at Matanga-Ndikutamadda along the Masaka–Kampala Highway. The fatal crash occurred overnight when a Mercedes-Benz reportedly collided head-on […]

Workers Escape as Building Under Construction Buckles in Mukono

Beyond the immediate danger posed to construction workers, the near-collapse has once again highlighted growing concerns over public safety in rapidly urbanising municipalities such as Mukono, where commercial development continues to expand. Scores of construction workers narrowly escaped death on Monday afternoon after a multi-storey building under construction partially buckled along Bishop Tucker Road in […]

Police Intercept 18 School Buses Returning From Educational Trips After Government Ban

Police said the buses intercepted at the Njeru Checkpoint were carrying learners returning from various educational excursions. The operation was intended to enforce the government’s directive and ensure compliance with the suspension. Police on Friday night intercepted 18 school buses transporting children from educational trips at the Njeru Checkpoint following the government’s immediate suspension of […]

NTV Reporter Daniel Mwesigwa Joins Village Chairperson Race After Residents’ Persistent Calls

Residents accuse the current chairperson of abandoning the traditional 11-member village council structure and instead centralizing leadership to his family, a move they say has weakened community participation and accountability. NTV’s Mukono-based reporter Daniel Mwesigwa Ssenfuma has officially entered the race for the Nsambwe A Cell Village Chairperson seat in Mukono Central Division, Mukono Municipality, […]

Over 20 Feared Dead, Scores Injured in King David Junior School Bus Crash

Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura confirmed the incident, saying police and other emergency responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to rescue victims and establish the extent of the casualties. More than 20 pupils are feared dead and scores of others injured following a tragic road crash involving a school bus belonging to King David […]

Balaam Vows to Intensify Anti-Corruption Campaign, Warns Officials Misusing Public Funds

“Together, let us protect taxpayers’ money, improve public infrastructure, and deliver the quality services our people deserve,” he said. Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has vowed to intensify the fight against corruption in local governments, saying no amount of pressure will deter him from exposing public officials accused of misusing taxpayers’ money. In a […]

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