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Seven die after taxi rams into stationary cane truck in Jinja

Seven die after taxi rams into stationary cane truck in Jinja

At least seven people have been confirmed dead in a road crash that occurred along Jinja-Iganga highway in the wee hours of Thursday morning.  The fatal accident occurred in the Kakira sugarcane plantation when a commuter taxi hit a stationary truck loaded with sugarcane. According

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CSOs call for rationalisation of local govt, Parliament

CSOs call for rationalisation of local govt, Parliament

Uganda's Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged the government to reassess its approach to the ongoing rationalisation process, emphasising the need to prioritise local government and Parliament reforms to effectively reduce taxpayers' expenses. Mr Julius Mukunda, the Executive D

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Akifeza wins Kisoro Woman MP by-election

Akifeza wins Kisoro Woman MP by-election

Ms Grace Ngabirano Akifeza has been declared winner of Kisoro District Woman MP by-election after beating five other contestants. Ms Ngabirano who stood as an Independent candidate after losing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag to Ms Rose Kabagenyi, garnered 50,459 votes.

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Recovered human body parts were samples in transit, police say

Recovered human body parts were samples in transit, police say

The controversy surrounding human body parts recovered last Friday night in the middle of the road in Masaka City has taken a new twist with police handing them back to medics. News about these human body parts emerged after SGA Security Company guard Bernard Okello, riding a motorcycle,

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When Uganda danced to product adverts

When Uganda danced to product adverts

The transition of FM radio in Uganda in the early 90s was met with many opportunities. Musician Ragga Dee real name Daniel Kazibwe mentions that this is when the Deejay job started to gain respect locally. He notes that music radio hosts progressively imported freestyling from dance club

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Two years later: Did dead pupil foresee Salama fire?

Two years later: Did dead pupil foresee Salama fire?

Rebecca Namulondo, 9, had a chilling premonition of impending doom. In an emotional revelation, Godfrey Wamunyokoli, a Mathematics and Science teacher at the Salama School of the Blind, 40km east of Kampala in Luga Village, Kisoga Sub-county, Mukono District, shared a chilling detail abo

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Vuni, Kaluusimann and the tales of adventure bikers

Vuni, Kaluusimann and the tales of adventure bikers

Yes, you have seen the big, monstrous BMW 1200cc and 1250cc bikes at a place near you. Talk about adventure bikes and the first person many people will remind you of is Jacob Oulanyah, the late speaker of Parliament, who, in his short time on two wheels, used his face value to promote the bi

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Two lab assistants, security guard arrested with human organs  

Two lab assistants, security guard arrested with human organs  

Police in Masaka City are holding two laboratory assistants and a private security guard who were allegedly found in possession of   human organs.The suspects are attached to Lancet laboratories branch in Masaka City. The private security guard was reportedly offering courier services

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Will Opposition politicise coffee during 2026 polls?

Will Opposition politicise coffee during 2026 polls?

President Museveni’s televised address to the nation Thursday night went to great lengths to drill the final nail in the coffin of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).  Formed by an Act of Parliament 1991 that was amended three years later, UCDA stepped into the shoes of th

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The night dancers of Bukunja went to Dubaya

The night dancers of Bukunja went to Dubaya

Two major events happened last week, and these will forever shape the future of Uganda. The first major event was about my cross-over from Manchester United to FC Barcelona. I have lived the last three years as a fan of Manchester United in hiding. But my Apostle told me henceforth to not as

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