Despite her contribution to saving and improving the lives of others, Namusoke’s own health deteriorated as she battled end-stage kidney disease, which required regular dialysis. Uganda’s medical fraternity is mourning the death of Dr Jamirah Namusoke, the country’s first female orthopaedic surgeon, who dedicated her career to saving lives and transforming specialised medical care but […]
By Yazid Yolisigira Leaders in Iganga District have paid tribute to former Iganga District Woman Member of Parliament Olivia Kabaale Kwagala, describing her as a dedicated public servant whose contribution to the development of the district will be remembered. The tributes were made during a requiem service at St Peter’s Church in Kasokoso Village, Iganga […]
Kapere’s breakthrough came through the Amarula Family, one of Uganda’s popular comedy groups that dominated the local entertainment scene in the early 2000s. Uganda’s comedy industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of comedian Yokana Mbuuse, popularly known as Kapere Lufotose, whose unusual stage persona, distinctive voice and hilarious performances made him a […]
His health complications reportedly began after he was bitten by a red spitting cobra. He was initially admitted to Kitui County Referral Hospital, where doctors also discovered that he had diabetes. Veteran Kenyan journalist Kitavi Mutua, a former long-serving Nation Media Group correspondent in Kitui County, has died following complications arising from a venomous snake […]
Her death comes at a critical time for her Primary Seven candidates preparing to complete their primary education and sit the national examinations. Man Preparing for December Wedding Arrested over Murder of 2-Year-Old Girl After Ransom Demand Fails Kampala Junior Academy is mourning the death of Ms Hawa Namugenyi, its long-serving Primary Seven teacher, […]
“You were truly a star on that field, and your energy was unforgettable,” he added. Uganda Prisons officer Afande Leah Apwoyo has died of cancer, according to a tribute shared by NBS TV photographer Isano Francis. Francis, in a post on his X account, described Apwoyo as a vibrant and memorable personality whose appearance in […]
Born in Innsbruck, Austria, to Marianne and Jacob Bruni, Prean experienced a difficult childhood during the Second World War. Her father, an insurance broker, was drafted into military service, leaving the family to endure hardship in his absence. Prean later recalled childhood experiences marked by hunger, loneliness, fear and insecurity. For thousands of vulnerable Ugandan children, […]
Representing the Inspector General of Police, the Regional Police Commander for the Savannah Region, Barnard Mugerwa praised Ssemanda for raising his children well. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has honoured the legacy of former Mukono Town Board and Town Council Chairperson, Charles Ssemanda, describing him as a committed National Resistance Movement (NRM) member who maintained cordial […]
Mukono Municipal Council Deputy Town Clerk Moses Magemeso described Ssemanda as a “foundation stone” in the municipality’s development journey. From public land and roads to council facilities and the physical plans that guided Mukono’s urban expansion, several of the assets that underpin Mukono Municipality today have been traced to initiatives undertaken during the tenure of […]
Uganda’s music fraternity is mourning the death of legendary musician and instrumentalist Moses Matovu, a pioneer and long-serving member of Afrigo Band. News of Matovu’s death emerged on Thursday, September 24, 2026, with messages of condolence pouring in from members of the public and the entertainment industry. In a condolence message, mourners described […]