Preliminary investigations indicate that the child allegedly injured her father on the leg with a slasher while he was asleep in a grass-thatched house, which led to serious bleeding, before he allegedly attacked the child in retaliation.Bukedi South Regional Police spokesperson, Mugwe Joh
NIRA says the certificate was processed under an existing government programme that applies equally to all eligible Ugandan children.Musician Eddy Kenzo and wife Phiona Nyamutoro registering their newborn daughter for the National Identification Number (NIN)Kampala, Uganda: The Nati
Rachael KawalaKampala — Police in Nateete are investigating the murder of a five-year-old girl whose body was recovered from a water stream in Rubaga Division, Kampala District.The deceased, identified as Babirye Mariam, disappeared from her parents’ home in Betania Zone, Ndeeba
For many businesses in Uganda, securing a government contract feels like hitting the jackpot. The moment word spreads that someone has landed a deal, everything changes. Friends become more attentive, relatives resurface, banks suddenly extend courtesy, and suppliers are willing to offer goods on
Fear and grief have resurfaced in Karuswiga Village after a chimpanzee attacked and critically injured a four-year-old girl, renewing concerns over escalating human-wildlife conflict in the area.The child, identified as Kengonzi Pricia, was attacked on Friday evening at her family home and
A team of six health workers at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital took eight hours to operate on Samuel Akamumpa, an 9-year-old boy who was forced to swallow four dozen needles and many pieces of broken pens in Mitooma district. The team comprised of an anesthetist, three pediatric surgeons, and
Uganda Police have successfully arrested a notorious child kidnapping suspect, identified as Odongo Isaac, in connection with a string of abductions reported across Kampala. The suspect is believed to be behind multiple cases involving young children, prompting swift action from the police.
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
Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital is facing possible legal action following a reported case of a stolen baby at the facility, in a development that has taken a dramatic turn after police arrested the child’s father over alleged defilement.The incident, which reportedly occurred on July
The High Court in Kampala has sentenced Tumwesigye Vincent, a 30-year-old security guard, to 18 years in prison for aggravated homosexuality after he pleaded guilty under a plea bargain arrangement.Presiding Judge Justice Isaac Muwata delivered the sentence on Wednesday, 23rd April 2026, f
