According to authorities, the incident occurred near St. Mary’s Catholic Church Kyamuhunga as the children were walking home after lunch. Tragedy struck St. Mary’s Primary School Kyamuhunga on February 19, 2026, after two pupils were killed by a lightning strike, police have confirmed. The victims were identified as Maria Ainembabazi (7), a Primary One pupil, […]
“People mock us,” she says. “They say how can someone who fought in the liberation struggle still suffer like this?” In the quiet village of Nakiswiga in Nawampiti sub-county, Luuka District, 72-year-old bush war veteran Jonathan Isanga Mugeere lives in a small, mud-walled house — a far cry from the modern home he says was […]
“We regret to announce the demise of our dear student, Namara Comfort, who was pursuing a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management,” the statement read. Heavy Security as Prime Suspect in UCU Dean’s Murder Appears in Mukono Court Grief and disbelief engulfed Bishop Stuart University on Wednesday following the discovery of a female student who […]
Before the service, Musisi’s colleagues accorded him a guard of honour in recognition of his mentorship and parental guidance to many journalists who passed through his hands during his more than 40-year career in the media industry. Hundreds of mourners have today, Thursday February 19, 2026 gathered at Maseke Village in Nkokonjeru Town Council, Buikwe […]
“His rich English vocabulary and polished writing style became his signature. Many young reporters in Mukono credit him for mentoring them, correcting their scripts with patience and challenging them to pursue excellence,” Nsubuga said. A heavy cloud of grief hangs over Greater Mukono as the media fraternity mourns the passing of veteran journalist Mike-Musisi Musoke, […]
The incident highlights the growing human-wildlife conflict in several parts of Uganda, largely attributed to habitat destruction that has displaced wild animals and pushed them closer to human settlements. UCU Dean’s Alleged Killer Arrested in Budaka With Deceased’s Property Worshippers attending Jumah prayers at Masjid Taqwa in Busiika, Luweero district were on Friday forced to […]
One of the deceased was identified as Julius Kitone, a journalist who has for long been attached to Next Media’s NBS Television. Eight people, including a journalist, were on Friday evening confirmed dead following a fatal road accident that occurred at Kibega 1 Village along the Mbarara-Lyantonde Highway. The accident involved a white Toyota Hiace […]
The UCU community, friends, and family will be gathering on Friday, February 13th, 2026, at 9:00am, at the UCU Mukono Campus to bid farewell to the beloved Dean, taken too soon. The sendoff program for Pamela Tumwebaze, the slain Dean of Students Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), is underway. The program begins today with […]
Gen Karachi’s passing comes just a week after the death of Maj. Gen. Francis Takirwa, Deputy Commander of Land Forces. The loss of two senior generals has sent shockwaves through the defence establishment. Shock as 55-Person-Plane Caves In Shoreline Shortly After Take Off Maj. Gen. Deus Sande Karachi, Commander of the UPDF Armoured Division in […]
A Star Sky Airlines passenger plane carrying 55 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Tuesday. The flight was headed to Guri’eel in Galgaduud when it encountered technical difficulties, prompting an emergency landing attempt on the shoreline. Eyewitnesses reported smoke rising from the crash site, but authorities confirmed […]
