Two people have been confirmed dead and nine others injured following a fatal road crash at Nkoowe along the Kampala–Hoima Road in Wakiso District. The crash occurred on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at about 1:33pm and involved four vehicles: a Sino Truck registration number UBK 495F, commuter taxi UAT 272J, Subaru Forester UBB 353D, and […]
Three people have died and 10 others sustained injuries following a fatal road crash involving a Toyota Hiace Drone registration number UA 836AM in Bushenyi District. The crash occurred at about 4:40pm on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Omukatagu along the Ishaka–Kagamba Road. Preliminary police investigations indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/i4LD3CTdKnI?is=YuAzYU4hKWBvRg87 Police in Mukono District are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a woman believed to be deaf or unable to speak, who was found with two young children at Katoogo Trading Centre. The woman, who had no identification documents, was found on Monday, August 31, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m. by residents who noticed […]
Kamurasi is the son of George Desmond “Jimmy” Mugenyi, the younger brother of the late King Patrick David Mathew Olimi Kaboyo II. The Royal Succession Committee of the Toro Kingdom has selected George Desmond Kamurasi, 36, as the next king of Toro, according to journalist Andrew Mwenda. Kamurasi is set to succeed his late cousin, […]
As Secretary General, Baguma is expected to focus on strengthening governance and organisational effectiveness, improving financial sustainability, deepening strategic partnerships, empowering branches and volunteers, and increasing measurable humanitarian impact among vulnerable communities across Uganda. The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) has appointed Naphtal Baguma as its new Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, taking over […]
Veteran Ugandan playwright, actor, director and musician Alex Mukulu has died aged 72, closing the chapter on a remarkable career that spanned more than four decades and left a lasting mark on the country’s theatre industry. Born in 1954, Mukulu emerged as one of Uganda’s most influential theatre practitioners, using the stage to explore issues […]
“Instead of feeding them on beans and posho, why don’t you fundraise for valley dams and irrigation systems so that they can be empowered to feed themselves,” Baryamureeba posted. A debate has erupted on social media after former Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, challenged Pastor Robert Kayanja to shift focus from donating food […]
“We ask for privacy for the families, and for Brian and his family, as he continues treatment. Updates will follow as they are confirmed,” the statement read. Two employees of NBS TV-Next Media Services have died while another is fighting for his life following a tragic road accident along Entebbe Road in the early hours […]
“Fourteen people died on the spot, all from the taxi. Four injured victims, two from each vehicle, are admitted to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital,” Kasirye said in a statement. At least 14 people were killed and four others injured in a devastating road crash at Lwera Swamp in Kalungu District along the Kampala–Masaka Highway on […]
Kananura also warned drivers against dangerous overtaking, saying such behaviour could trigger additional crashes and worsen congestion. Traffic along the Kampala–Jinja Highway was temporarily disrupted on Saturday night after a trailer caught fire in Mabira Forest, Buikwe District, blocking part of the busy roadway and causing long traffic delays. According to the Traffic Police spokesperson, […]
