Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
Uganda’s prisons are operating far beyond capacity, with every cell holding an average of four inmates, according to officials from Uganda Prisons Services. The overcrowding crisis, described as “the biggest challenge” by Deputy Commissioner General Samuel Akena, sees the nation’s 23,104 available spaces crammed with 80,110 inmates. This translates to an occupancy rate of […]
The pedestrian, identified as Batera Flavia, a resident of Kyengera, died instantly at the scene. A tragic road traffic accident occurred on Wednesday morning at Kibukula Swamp along the busy Kampala–Masaka Highway, claiming the life of a pedestrian. The Traffic Police Spokesperson, Michael Kananura confirmed that the crash involved a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, registration […]
Michael Kananura, the traffic Police Spokesperson says that her body was later conveyed to Mulago Mortuary pending identification and further procedures. Divisions Emerge in NRM Ahead of Mukono Vendor Evictions A tragic road accident in Bweyogerere has claimed the life of a Kyambogo University student, identified as Cherotich Anita Scovia. According to preliminary information, the […]
Security officers intervened and fired teargas in an effort to disperse the crowd and restore order. It was during this commotion that Ojok collapsed. A 17-year-old student has died after collapsing amid chaos triggered by teargas at Kitgum Boma Grounds during a Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) semi-final match. The deceased, identified as Francis […]
The Ugandan community in Dubai has been plunged into grief following the sudden and tragic death of one of their own, Tonny Kasekende, who lost his life in a fatal accident. Kasekende, who had been working as a delivery person, is reported to have died on the spot after the incident occurred. News of his […]
“Even though some councillors were not successful in the recent elections, their tenure is not yet over. They must participate in laying and possibly approving the budget before new leaders assume office,” he said. Business at Kayunga District headquarters on Monday came to a standstill after a section of councillors turned rowdy, accusing District Chief […]
Charles Maganda, the chairperson of Bugade Town Council, confirmed the incident, stating that the tragic death occurred during a light evening drizzle. Fear gripped residents of Bugade Village in Bugade Town Council, Mayuge District, on Sunday evening after a lightning strike killed a medical officer. The deceased has been identified as Christine Nabitosi, 45, who […]
Mzee Adiyo lived a long and impactful life, leaving behind a lasting legacy through his family and the community he served. The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has announced the passing of Mzee Nathan Okori Adiyo, the father of former Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Olanyah. In a message shared on X, Among expressed her […]
The initiative represents a historic effort to reintroduce rhinos into Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic and ecologically significant conservation areas. Uganda has taken a major step in wildlife conservation with the translocation of rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park, marking the beginning of efforts to restore the species in the wild […]
Across Uganda, parents, educators, and students are grappling with an unsettling question: how can a system that produces excellence also produce such pain? A heavy silence has settled over Uganda’s student community after the devastating loss of a learner from Mengo Secondary School—a young woman whose academic success should have marked the beginning of a […]
