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Violent crimes continue to unsettle Ugandans

Violent crimes continue to unsettle Ugandans

The killing of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo by a mob in Kira in Kampala on Friday has renewed concerns about public safety and the growing incidence of mob justice amid reports of murder, robbery and theft in different parts of the country.Gongodyo, 27, was allegedly attacked by an

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Traffic Police Arrest Driver Over Dangerous Bottle Transportation

Traffic Police Arrest Driver Over Dangerous Bottle Transportation

Traffic Police have arrested a driver accused of transporting used plastic bottles in a manner deemed dangerous to other road users, despite claims by some members of the public that the load was too light to constitute an offence.In a statement, Traffic Police Spokesperson Michael Kananur

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Mubaje Urges Muslims to Embrace Self-Reliance as Nakaloke Mosque Construction Gains Momentum

Mubaje Urges Muslims to Embrace Self-Reliance as Nakaloke Mosque Construction Gains Momentum

The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on Muslims to prioritise self-reliance and collective responsibility in funding Islamic development projects, as the Shs3.5 billion Nakaloke Central Mosque in Mbale City reaches 40 percent completion with renewed fundraising support.

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School forced to pay fees after rejecting learner with albinism from boarding section

School forced to pay fees after rejecting learner with albinism from boarding section

Kampala-based school has been compelled to pay school fees for a learner with albinism until completion of their education after the institution allegedly refused to admit the child to its boarding section on grounds linked to harmful myths about albinism.The intervention by the Equal Oppo

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Fugitive Media Bully”: MP Justine Nameere Accuses Journalist Natumanya of Running from Justice in Sharp Online Exchange, Claims He Faces 21 Criminal Files

Fugitive Media Bully”: MP Justine Nameere Accuses Journalist Natumanya of Running from Justice in Sharp Online Exchange, Claims He Faces 21 Criminal Files

State Minister for Local Government and Masaka Woman MP Justine Nameere has mounted a strong defence against investigative journalist Natumanya Andrew, also known as Ninyez Tabz, accusing him of evading law enforcement and spreading falsehoods after he allegedly threatened to expose her over frau

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Uganda Strengthens Efforts to Establish African Humanitarian Agency in Kampala

Uganda Strengthens Efforts to Establish African Humanitarian Agency in Kampala

The commitment was highlighted during the 1,350th session of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) held in Addis Ababa, where member states convened to discuss the growing challenges of refugees, internally displaced persons, and humanitarian assistance on the continent.Addr

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NEMA Rejects Claims It Failed to Evict Tycoon in Lake Victoria Encroachment Case

NEMA Rejects Claims It Failed to Evict Tycoon in Lake Victoria Encroachment Case

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has dismissed reports alleging that it failed to evict a tycoon accused of encroaching on Lake Victoria, insisting that the matter is still under legal review and due process is being followed.The clarification comes after a Weekend Visi

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Mufti Mubajje Donates 100 Bags of Cement, Shs60 Million for Nakaloke Centre Mosque in Mbale

Mufti Mubajje Donates 100 Bags of Cement, Shs60 Million for Nakaloke Centre Mosque in Mbale

The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje, has pledged continued support for the completion of Nakaloke Centre Mosque in Mbale, donating 100 bags of cement and mobilising more than UGX 60 million during a special Juma prayer held at the construction site on Friday.Shaban Ramadhan

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How border districts are fighting Ebola

How border districts are fighting Ebola

the busy dusty border towns of Lia and Odramacaku, both in Arua City, traders are sighted crossing from the Democratic Republic of Congo into Uganda using illegal border entry points. Some are crossing using the designated routes with UPDF soldiers patrolling the areas as a measure to control the

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Congolese continues flocking into Uganda

Congolese continues flocking into Uganda

Congolese nationals have continued flocking into Uganda through porous border points in Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Town Council, Kasese District, despite the border closure due to the Ebola outbreak.Last week, the Government of Uganda closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as

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