The death of two pupils from Daystar Junior School in a crash on Mityana Road on 2 August was not an “accident” in the pure sense. It was the predictable result of a broken system that treats children’s safety as an afterthought — a tragedy written long
Uganda’s Traffic Police have attributed the tragic school bus accident in Mityana District to deep-seated regulatory failures, sparking renewed scrutiny of school transport policies and enforcement measures nationwide.The crash occurred in the early hours of S
At least four people have died following a horrific road accident this evening along the Tororo-Mbale highway near the roundabout by the Tororo sewerage facility.The crash involved a trailer, a motorcycle, and a saloon car.Witnesses say the trailer, registration num
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bugiri District are voicing growing frustration over persistent discrimination and limited access to essential public services.Despite existing government policies aimed at promoting inclusivity, many PWDs say they continue to face systemic barriers that
A growing majority of Ugandans believe corruption has reached alarming levels, with 74% describing it as either “very severe” or “extremely severe,” according to a new factsheet by Twaweza based on its 2024 Sauti za Wananchi survey.Only 11% of respondents consider corruption “not
A new national survey by Twaweza has revealed that a vast majority of Ugandans three out of four believe corruption in the country is severe, with 52% describing it as “extremely severe” and another 22% labeling it “very severe.”The report, based on data collected between June and
Smugglers are becoming increasingly inventive, now using company-branded vehicles to disguise their illegal activities, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has revealed.In a recent operation, URA’s enforcement team in Malaba intercepted an MTN MoMo-branded Probox vehicle, registration num
Some police men seen blocking Suleiman Namwoza’s advance team from accessing Mpumudde estates primary school playground. Jinja, Uganda | Police in Kiira region on Sunday blocked a thanksgiving event organized in Jinja City by
Simbamanyo house which was acquired by tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia.The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed a high-profile legal challenge filed by Simbamanyo Estates Limited, ruling that the $10 million post-import loan facility extended to Eq
The State Minister for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, has called on the public to join the fight against counterfeit motorcycles and spare parts.He said the best tool in this fight is public sensitisation.Many riders, he noted, have faced the risks and losses caused by fake products.
