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Mbale traders count millions in losses as late-night fire guts Bugema market

Mbale traders count millions in losses as late-night fire guts Bugema market

Tragedy struck Bugema in the Industrial City Division of Mbale City on Wednesday night after a fierce fire gutted dozens of kiosks and market stalls, leaving traders and residents counting heavy losses.Property and merchandise worth millions of shillings were reduced to ashes in the infern

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Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

As construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) nears completion, the project company has initiated mass layoffs in Uganda and Tanzania, triggering anxiety among section of staff. The move has also stoked claims of discrimination amid claims of retention of majorly expatriat

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Cristiano Ronaldo 'will not help Portugal' at World Cup as Bruno Fernandes warning issued

Cristiano Ronaldo 'will not help Portugal' at World Cup as Bruno Fernandes warning issued

Cristiano Ronaldo "dominating the whole team" will hamper Portugal at the World Cup, according to John Barnes, who feels his presence and stature could impact on their other players.The Al-Nassr forward is playing at his sixth World Cup this summer at the age of 41 and is still integral to

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Church of Uganda Prepares for Archbishop Kaziimba Succession as Bishop Nears Retirement

Church of Uganda Prepares for Archbishop Kaziimba Succession as Bishop Nears Retirement

The Church of Uganda is preparing for a major leadership transition as Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba approaches retirement in August next year.Kaziimba is expected to retire on August 14, 2027, a day before his 65th birthday. His departure will pave the way for the election of the Church of

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Man Utd release six players including Casemiro and £73m flop as retained list announced ahead of summer transfer window

Man Utd release six players including Casemiro and £73m flop as retained list announced ahead of summer transfer window

MANCHESTER UNITED have announced that six players have left the club.The Red Devils confirmed their released and retained list with some notable names heading for the exit door.Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - Premier LeagueCasemiro announced his farewell earlier in th

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Police Officer Arrested in Tororo over Alleged Extortion

Police Officer Arrested in Tororo over Alleged Extortion

Police Constable, Nsubuga Ronald has been arrested in Tororo for alleged discreditable conduct and extortion of money from members of the public and shopkeepers.According to Moses Mugwe, the Bukedi South region police spokesperson, the arrest was undertaken on 3rd June, 2026 and recorded u

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Armed Robbers Raid Wholesale Shop in Kitgum, Escape with Shs10 Million

Armed Robbers Raid Wholesale Shop in Kitgum, Escape with Shs10 Million

Armed robbers raided a wholesale shop in Omiya Anyima Sub-county, Kitgum District, on Tuesday night and escaped with more than Shs10 million in cash, prompting a security crackdown in the area. The robbery occurred at around 8:00 p.m. in Omiya Anyima Central Village, Panyum Parish, according to d

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M7 Urged to Intervene As Nsambya Hospital Becomes Death Trap-ROT HAS BEEN ON FOR YEARS

M7 Urged to Intervene As Nsambya Hospital Becomes Death Trap-ROT HAS BEEN ON FOR YEARS

Responding to initial media reports indicating that everything that can go wrong at a private not-for-profit health facility has happened to Catholic Church-owned St. Francis Nsambya Hospital, Ugandans have taken to social media to register their dismay while calling on President YK Museveni to i

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Arsenal report: Star defender in talks to leave, following Champions League final loss

Arsenal report: Star defender in talks to leave, following Champions League final loss

Mikel Arteta has a summer of tough transfer decisions to look forward to, and the first is here.Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal prevailed at the fourth time of asking in this year’s Premier League title race, pipping Manchester City to English top-flight glory.Arsenal, who also strung to

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Construction of Shs1.9 billion diagnostic facility starts in Tororo

Construction of Shs1.9 billion diagnostic facility starts in Tororo

A sigh of relief is sweeping through Tororo district and Bukedi Sub-region after Joint Medical Stores (JMS) in partnership with Tororo Archdiocese commissioned the construction of the first diagnostic facility in the area. This facility is expected to strengthen diagnostic capacity across the ent

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