A 56-year-old man, John Kibaya Bwambale, has died, reportedly due to excessive alcohol consumption, Kasese Guide Radio can reliably report.No official statement from Police, but our agent in the area, Mr. Francis Kule, confirmed the information and said the deceased, a resident of Mughethe
A 25-year-old man has been admitted to Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Kasese Town on allegations of excessive alcohol consumption, Kasese Guide Radio, can reliably report.No official statement from the Hospital Administration but, Mr. Kato Zunguka, a concerned resident, identified the victim
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety in Kampala has received a major boost in its efforts to improve road safety after being donated new traffic enforcement equipment, including breathalysers. The donation was officially received on 13 April 2026 and is aimed at strengthening the fight agai
Mourners, including government officials and political leaders, have raised concern over the rising number of road accidents in Uganda during the burial of Peter Banura.Banura, the Kikuube District Chairperson and son of veteran soldier Matayo Kyaligonza, died in a road accident on Saturda
Civil society actors warn that rising alcohol dependency among young people in Kampala’s informal settlements is fuelling illness, unemployment, and social breakdown, calling for urgent policy action, community sensitisation, and economic alternatives.Civil society activists under the Ug
Activists show support to raising PAYE threshold but call for even a higher level of UGX 600,000.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil society have hailed Government on the proposed tax measures for 2026/2027, but say some are detrimental.According to
Colonel Samson Mande has officially launched the Col Mande Annual Golf Tournament during the Col Samson Mande Homecoming Golf Tournament held at the Kabale Sports Club Golf Course in Makanga, Central Division of Kabale Municipality.The launch marks a significant milestone as golfers, veter
Mwanza Regional Police Commander (RPC) Wilbrod MutafungwaMwanza. Mwanza Regional Police have arrested six drivers and suspended their driving licences for operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol.The statement issued on Saturday, April 4, 2026, by Mwanza Regional Poli
The Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety is reminding all Ugandans to stay safe as Easter approaches, a season of celebration, family gatherings, and travel. While this time brings joy and reflection, it is also one of the busiest periods on our roads. With increased traffic comes a higher ri
Richard Otto, the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (Second right).The Uganda People’s Defence Forces has reported that more than 250 people have been killed in violent crimes across Uganda since January 2026, with criminals also stealing an estimated Shs2 billion during the sam
