Five people, including a six-month-old baby, were killed in a devastating road crash on Friday night along the Manafwa–Lwakhakha road in eastern Uganda.The accident occurred at around 11:00 pm on April 10, 2026, at Bumakheti Village in Butiru Town Council, Manafwa District. It involved a
The Chief Magistrate at Mwanga II Mengo Chief Magistrate’s Court, His Worship Adams Byarugaba, has sentenced 7 teachers accused of involvement in examination malpractice to a Custodial sentence of one year in jail.The accused who were sentenced on Friday, 10th April, 2026 are alleged t
Mbale City has interdicted two Primary school head teachers over alleged exam malpractices occasioned during the 2025 PLE Examinations.The duo interdicted on Friday, 10th April, 2026 are; Stephen Washaki of St’ Joseph Musoto Primary School and Erias Mugoya of Bumuluya Primary School.
General Kayanja (second from left) pictured with members of his Operation Wembley team in the early 2000s. The unit was known for its tough and uncompromising approach in tackling crime in Kampala and other urban areas across the country.A former Operation Wembley commander, Maj Gen Elly K
TORORO— Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading financial institution in Uganda, has officially opened its new Tororo Branch, reinforcing its commitment to delivering accessible, efficient, and people-centered banking services across Eastern Uganda.The new branch forms part of DTB’s broade
Moyo, Uganda: Police in Moyo District have arrested a woman for attempted murder after she allegedly threw her newborn baby boy into a pit latrine at Moyo General Hospital in a shocking incident that has left health workers and residents stunned.The suspect, identified as Christine, was ar
According to North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SP Collins Asea, the violence broke out when a group of unidentified individuals, suspected to be from the Acholi community, clashed with residents from the Madi community.North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SP Collins Asea
Uganda registered 4,602 fatal road crashes in 2025, reflecting a 3.8% increase compared to 2024, according to the annual crime report released by the Uganda Police Force.The Public Relations Officer and Liaison Officer for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, Michael Kananura, noted
Sabiti is facing charges of failure to keep proper records of his driver, a legal requirement for vehicle owners and operators.Taxi owner Solomon Sabiti appears before Hoima Chief Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (Photo/Courtesy)Hoima, Uganda: The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Hoim
Uganda recorded approximately 2 million births in 2025, according to Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, who warned that rapid population growth is outpacing the country’s healthcare capacity.Speaking before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) d
