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Authorities downplay Apac school panga attack, cite student indiscipline

Authorities downplay Apac school panga attack, cite student indiscipline

Security officials in Apac district have dismissed reports of a coordinated panga attack on students of Apac Seed Secondary School, instead attributing the Easter Sunday incident to student indiscipline.At least seven students sustained serious injuries, including cuts to the neck, back, h

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Vendors Strike as Authorities Evict Taxi Operators from Balikyewuunya Roadside Market in Luweero

Vendors Strike as Authorities Evict Taxi Operators from Balikyewuunya Roadside Market in Luweero

Business ground to a halt in Luweero’s Balikyewuunya roadside market after vendors went on strike protesting the eviction of taxi operators, with traders warning that their livelihoods are at risk without customer traffic.Business came to a standstill at the busy Balikyewuunya roadside m

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Uganda Wildlife Authority break silence on chimpanzee war in Kibale national park

Uganda Wildlife Authority break silence on chimpanzee war in Kibale national park

He noted that scientists documented a rare and gradual social split within the group over nearly a decadeUganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has dismissed reports of an ongoing chimpanzee war in Kibale National Park, saying the claims misrepresent a long-running scientific study of one chimpan

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Serunkuma: Courts Don’t Fight Corruption, Politics Does

Serunkuma: Courts Don’t Fight Corruption, Politics Does

Nandutu’s case doesn’t help us. Fighting corruption is a political project. The courts don’t fight corruption; it is fundamentally political, not judicialPolitical analyst Dr Yusuf Serunkuma has ignited fresh debate on Uganda’s anti-corruption efforts, arguing that the fight agains

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Corporal Tusiime has earned hajj, scholarship from his diligence at work

Corporal Tusiime has earned hajj, scholarship from his diligence at work

CORPORAL ABDALLAH TUSIIME is possibly the most popular traffic policeman in Kampala, currently.Based around Kamwokya and Kololo, his dedication to his work has earned him respect even up to Parliament and among motorists, with videos on TikTok showing him guiding traffic, come rain or shin

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Ntenjeru–Bule Road Upgrade Phase II Set to Boost Connectivity and Local Economy

Ntenjeru–Bule Road Upgrade Phase II Set to Boost Connectivity and Local Economy

Residents of Mpata and Ntenjeru sub-counties in Mukono District have welcomed the launch of Phase II of the Ntenjeru–Bule road upgrade, expressing optimism about improved transport, economic growth, and better access to essential services.For years, communities along the stretch have str

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Ugandan doctors excel abroad despite concerns over training standards

Ugandan doctors excel abroad despite concerns over training standards

The Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC) has defended the quality of Ugandan-trained doctors, insisting they continue to perform strongly on the global stage, despite concerns from sections of the scientific community over the rising number of medical graduates and fears that t

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Science Teachers Protest Chaotic Transfers

Science Teachers Protest Chaotic Transfers

Science teachers under their national union have raised alarm over disorganised transfers, citing poor facilitation, abrupt deployments, and staff shortages as key challenges affecting both teacher welfare and learning outcomes.Science teachers under the Uganda Professional Science Teacher

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Minister reveals why TikToker Ken Mukalakasa was released by police

Minister reveals why TikToker Ken Mukalakasa was released by police

The minister also revealed that investigations hit a snag after the victim in the sexual assault video refused to come forward, fearing that he could face charges of his ownState Minister for Youths and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has explained why TikToker Ken Mukalakasa wa

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Police Recover Illegal Firearm in Entebbe Operation, Arrest 16 Suspects

Police Recover Illegal Firearm in Entebbe Operation, Arrest 16 Suspects

Police in Entebbe Municipality have recovered an illegal pistol following an intelligence-led security operation conducted on April 11, 2026, across multiple locations in Wakiso District, resulting in the arrest of 16 suspects now in custody pending court action.Police in Entebbe Municipal

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