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Businessman found dead in Bushenyi hotel

Businessman found dead in Bushenyi hotel

Police in Bushenyi District are investigating circumstances under which a renowned local businessman was found dead in a hotel room. According to police, 54-year-old Bushenyi Town businessman Isaac Ruhigwa Atwiine died overnight Wednesday under unclear circumstances. The deceased was

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Two teachers remanded over illegal possession of UNEB materials

Two teachers remanded over illegal possession of UNEB materials

Two teachers from St. Mary's Junior School in Namirembe, Tororo District, have been remanded to Morukatipe Prisons after being charged with unlawful possession of Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) materials.  The school head teacher, Denis Juko and his junior teacher Moses Ejangu

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Busia to Celebrate 62 Years of Uganda’s Independence

Busia to Celebrate 62 Years of Uganda’s Independence

Busia District is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. This is the first time the district will host a national event of this magnitude, marking a historic moment for the local community and Uganda at large. The eve

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Family of Four Perishes in Suspected Arson Attack in Namutumba

Family of Four Perishes in Suspected Arson Attack in Namutumba

Tragedy struck in the early hours of the morning as a couple and their two young children were killed in a suspected arson attack in Buyoboya village, Bulange sub-county of Namutumba district. The incident, which occurred around 1:00 AM, left the community in shock and mourning. The deceased

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Kampala Banker Risks Paying UGX 100 Million for Missing Bail Suspect

Kampala Banker Risks Paying UGX 100 Million for Missing Bail Suspect

A Kampala banker, Joel Acidri Cadribo, has been remanded by the Standards, Utilities, and Wildlife Court after failing to produce the suspect he stood surety for. Cadribo, an employee at a city based bank, was arrested on 7 October 2024 and brought before the court for failing to fulfill his respons

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13 Candidates Vie for NRM Flag in Kisoro Woman MP By-election

13 Candidates Vie for NRM Flag in Kisoro Woman MP By-election

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially kicked off its primary campaigns for the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament by-election, which is set to replace the late Sarah Mateke, the former State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs. The by-election has drawn significant inter

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Mozambique votes in tense election likely to see ruling party win

Mozambique votes in tense election likely to see ruling party win

Mozambique votes on Wednesday in a tense general election highly likely to deliver victory to the ruling party, Frelimo, which has governed the Southern African nation since 1975. Four candidates are vying to replace President Filipe Nyusi, who is stepping down after serving two terms. T

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Kadaga tasks health ministry to empower regional hospitals

Kadaga tasks health ministry to empower regional hospitals

The First Deputy Prime Minister and minister for East African Community (EAC) Affairs, Ms Rebecca Kadaga, has tasked the Ministry of Health to empower regional referral hospitals to offer specialised medical services rather than having patients referred to Mulago National Hospital in Kamp

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Reborn Okello says worst is behind him

Reborn Okello says worst is behind him

This time last year Allan Okello was not that certain about his career, but had - at least - been given a lifeline by Vipers SC when they signed him on transfer deadline day despite carrying a troublesome knee. Okello’s knee issue had first been discovered when he was summoned to the U

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Museveni pledges Shs2 billion to Muslim women’s council

Museveni pledges Shs2 billion to Muslim women’s council

President Museveni has guaranteed to give Shs 2 billion to the Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) of the women’s council affiliated to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), the governing body of Muslims in the country. The money is geared towards backing the eco

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