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Family of Ugandan Killed in Ukraine War Struggles to Repatriate Body 2 Months Later

Family of Ugandan Killed in Ukraine War Struggles to Repatriate Body 2 Months Later

The family of the late Edison Kamwesigye, 46, is struggling to repatriate his body two months after he was killed on the frontline in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, where he had been fighting alongside Russian armed forces.The family of the late Edison Kamwesigye, 46, is struggling to

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Makerere University Is Accepting Applications For Postgraduate Programmes For 2026/2027

Makerere University Is Accepting Applications For Postgraduate Programmes For 2026/2027

Masters, PhD, And Postgraduate Diploma Applications Now Open As University Extends Closing Date By One MonthIf pursuing a postgraduate degree at Makerere University has been on your academic roadmap, the window is now open — and following an update issued on March 31, 2026, you have unti

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Three Killed in Tragic Truck Crash at Kyenshama Cattle Market in Mbarara District

Three Killed in Tragic Truck Crash at Kyenshama Cattle Market in Mbarara District

MBARARA, Uganda — Three people have been confirmed dead following a tragic road accident at Kyenshama cattle market in Nyabirisirira Town Council, Mbarara District, on Friday afternoon.The deceased, all vendors at the busy market, were reportedly struck by a Fuso truck, registration numb

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Double Jeorpady: Karamoja Lacks Tractors, yet Ploughing Oxen were Stolen by Warriors

Double Jeorpady: Karamoja Lacks Tractors, yet Ploughing Oxen were Stolen by Warriors

Farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are facing significant challenges in tilling their lands due to limited access to tractor services, to they rely on manual labor.Farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are facing significant challenges in tilling their lands due to limited access to tractor s

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Farmers Urged to Pay Shs8,000 FMD Vaccine Fee to Unlock Export Markets

Farmers Urged to Pay Shs8,000 FMD Vaccine Fee to Unlock Export Markets

Rose AdemunFarmers across Uganda have been urged to contribute Shs8,000 per animal towards Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination, as government intensifies efforts to access lucrative international markets for livestock products.Dr. Rose Ademun, Commissioner for Animal Production

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Court of Appeal Acquits Man Convicted of Defiling 4-Year-Old

Court of Appeal Acquits Man Convicted of Defiling 4-Year-Old

The Court of Appeal in Kampala has acquitted William Jjuko, who had been sentenced to 27 years and 11 days in prison for aggravated defilement of a four-year-old girl in Nakawa Division, Kampala.The Court of Appeal in Kampala has acquitted William Jjuko, who had been sentenced to 27 years

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Police urge public vigilance during Easter celebrations

Police urge public vigilance during Easter celebrations

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force has warned the public to remain vigilant during the Easter celebrations, citing increased risk of criminal activity targeting homes, churches, and crowded entertainment venues. According to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyes

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Mystery at Guest House! Police Probe Abandoned Child Case

Mystery at Guest House! Police Probe Abandoned Child Case

Police at Buloba are investigating a troubling case of child abandonment reported at Kajajata Guest House in Bulaga B Village, Wakiso District. The incident has raised concern among residents and authorities as efforts begin to trace the people responsible.According to preliminary reports,

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Monitor journalist Santo Ojok arrested over radio talk show

Monitor journalist Santo Ojok arrested over radio talk show

Santo Ojok, a reporter with Nation Media’s Daily Monitor newspaper was picked up late Thursday night on alleged orders of Apac Resident District Commissioner Mr Andrew Onyuk and is currently detained at Apac Central Police Station.Mr. Santo Ojok, a reporter for Daily Monitor and a news e

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KCCA begins stabilization efforts at Kiteezi landfill after deadly slide

KCCA begins stabilization efforts at Kiteezi landfill after deadly slide

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Kampala Capital City Authority is beginning recovery and stabilization efforts at the Kiteezi landfill following a garbage slide that devastated surrounding communities.The disaster highlighted persistent issues regarding waste management and landfill safety in the

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