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Bugiri fisheries officer killed in highway crash as taxi driver flees

Bugiri fisheries officer killed in highway crash as taxi driver flees

Bugiri District Fisheries Officer Immaculate Wereh died in a road crash that occurred on Monday at Papoli Trading Centre, about 10 miles along the Tororo–Jinja Highway, authorities have confirmed.The crash involved a passenger taxi, registration number UBR 018F, which reportedly lost con

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Mystery as couple found dead in locked Mubende house

Mystery as couple found dead in locked Mubende house

Police in the Wamala Region are investigating the circumstances under which a young couple was found dead inside their locked house in Mubende District, in an incident that has left residents grappling with more questions than answers.The deceased have been identified as Ronald Tumusiime,

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Namayingo gold rush turns deadly as unsafe pits kill four monthly

Namayingo gold rush turns deadly as unsafe pits kill four monthly

At least four people die monthly in gold mining accidents in Namayingo District, Eastern Uganda as an unregulated rush for the precious minerals draws unemployed youth into unsafe pits.District officials attribute the deaths to crude mining methods, weak enforcement, and sudden shifting â€

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Uganda Law Society Denounces Two Defence Lawyers in Christopher Okello Trial Over Silence on Ggaba Mobile High Court Venue

Uganda Law Society Denounces Two Defence Lawyers in Christopher Okello Trial Over Silence on Ggaba Mobile High Court Venue

The Uganda Law Society has issued Executive Order No. 9 of 2026 formally denouncing two state-appointed defence lawyers for failing to challenge the venue of a controversial Mobile High Court session in Ggaba, raising broader concerns about fair trial standards and the effectiveness of Uganda’s

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Two dead on spot as car, motorcycle collide in Budaka

Two dead on spot as car, motorcycle collide in Budaka

The Mercedes Benz (registration number UBE 954L, silver) was travelling in the opposite direction when the driver allegedly attempted a careless overtaking manoeuvre, leading to a head-on collision.Wreckage of the Mercedes Benz involved in a fatal head-on collision with a motorcycle along

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Shs 37.5Bn Kayunga–Ssenge–Kawanda Road Launched Amid Safety Warnings

Shs 37.5Bn Kayunga–Ssenge–Kawanda Road Launched Amid Safety Warnings

Leaders urge vigilance as major Wakiso road upgrade begins under Greater Kampala development plan.Government has officially launched the Shs 37.5 billion Kayunga–Ssenge–Kawanda Road project in Wakiso District, with leaders cautioning the public to remain vigilant as construction begins

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Security Tightened in Lwengo After Arrest of Five Suspected Serial Killers

Security Tightened in Lwengo After Arrest of Five Suspected Serial Killers

Security has been heightened in Lwengo District following the arrest and public identification of five suspects linked to a series of brutal killings that have left communities in shock.Police in Lwengo, working with officers from Nyendo–Masaka, escorted the suspects to various villages

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Kampala Gets a Boost in Road Safety as New Enforcement Tools Arrive to Fight Drink Driving

Kampala Gets a Boost in Road Safety as New Enforcement Tools Arrive to Fight Drink Driving

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

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North Kyoga RTO warns drivers against overspeeding, careless overtaking

North Kyoga RTO warns drivers against overspeeding, careless overtaking

Irene Chillinggut, the Regional Traffic Officer (RTO) for North Kyoga Region (Lango) made the call, sounding warnings to transport operators to desist from bad practices such as overspeeding, careless driving and overloading which may cause road crashes.Chillinggut said a total of 46,02 pe

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Trial of Ggaba Daycare Killings Suspect kicks off at Scene of Crime

Trial of Ggaba Daycare Killings Suspect kicks off at Scene of Crime

The trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, commenced on Monday during a High Court session held at the scene of the crime in Makindye Division, Kampala.Okello Onyum faces four counts of murder in con

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