fuel truck travelling to Gulu lost control at Karuma bridge on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, plunging into the River Nile. The Albertine North Region's marine experts have launched a search & recovery operation for the fuel tanker and victims.Solomon Mugisha, Acting Police PRO for A
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
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
A consultative meeting in Arua, featuring motorists, Ministry of Works and Transport and Uganda Police Force, Wednesday.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Works and Transport has said the rollout of the Automated Express Penalty System (EPS) and the Fine Issuance System for errant mot
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
The deceased has been identified as Michael Musisi, a first-year medical student at Makerere University.The accident happened on Thursday. Musisi was struck by a motorcycle in Kampala.News of his passing initially spread on social media, with friends calling on his family to check f
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s fuel prices have edged up by around 5% amid rising tensions in the Middle East, but strong reserves and reforms in the country’s procurement system have limited the impact on consumers.Petrol and diesel remain below previous highs recorded b
KAMPALA – Uganda has ushered in sweeping reforms in its construction sector following the enactment of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening oversight, improving safety standards, and curbing illegal building practices.In a public notice, Eng. Flavia G
Students have been encouraged to take up voluntary work to build practical skills and improve their employability, as experts warn that academic qualifications alone are no longer sufficient in an increasingly competitive job market.Students have been urged to engage in voluntary work as a
A resident of Katunga Cell in Nyabubare Parish, Bwongyera Sub-county, Kajara County in Ntungamo District is appealing for financial assistance to undergo urgent medical treatment.Polly Nyesiga, who is battling a severe urinary tract condition, shared his distress in an interview with Boona
