The hospital justified a Shs 8.5 million medical bill charged to the late Ssengonzi Dennis, after a viral video in which the deceased’s colleagues accused the facility of overcharging and withholding the body.Lubaga Hospital has defended a Shs 8.5 million bill following a viral video al
The suspect in the murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Kindergarten, Christopher Okello Onyum, in the dock during his trial and a public hearing at Ggaba Community Church, Kampala. PHOTO/ ABUBAKER LUBOWA The High Court in Kampala has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum to death for the brutal
Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipal officials display placards in protest on April 28 2026, demanding that leaders must lead by example. PHOTO/HILLARY TWINAMATSIKOAdministrative services at Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipal Council were paralysed on Tuesday after civil servants staged a sit-down strike, pro
Gender Minister Betty Amongi says her political battle with Dr Jane Ruth Aceng is rooted in what she describes as longstanding divisions and grievances within Lango politics.The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi Akena, has positioned herself as the main politi
The High Court in Lira has sentenced Innocent Otim to 35 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of National Water and Sewerage Corporation employee Alaru Natal in April 2025.The High Court in Lira has sentenced Innocent Otim to 35 years in prison for the murder of Nat
Police in Gulu City are holding a security guard accused of smashing his girlfriend’s head with a gun butt on Wednesday night in domestic brawl.The suspect, identified as Albert Okonye, a security guard attached to 7 Guidance Security Ltd, reportedly pounced on his girlfriend, Barbara Fa
Police in Jinja fired live bullets in the air and used teargas to disperse an angry crowd and rescue two women suspected of involvement in an attempted robbery targeting a prominent Muslim cleric.The incident occurred along Spire Road after Sheikh Shafic Songolo was reportedly trailed from
The High Court has convicted Christopher Okello of four counts of murder, dismissing his mental health defence and setting the stage for sentencing.The High Court in Kampala has found Christopher Okello guilty of murdering four children, rejecting his defence that he was mentally unwell at
Police investigate disappearance of 12-year-old pupil from St Savio Junior KisubiSt Savio Junior Kisubi Primary School is under police investigations following the disappearance of a Primary Six pupil last week.The missing learner has been identified as 12-year-old Victor Katungi, w
The High Court in Fort Portal has sentenced a 19-year-old man to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to aggravated defilement. Samuel Amanyire was convicted on Monday during a High Court sitting presided over by Justice Vincent Wagona.Amanyire had initially denied the charges when h
