In a significant breakthrough in the Soroti City murder case, police in the East Kyoga region have arrested a fifth suspect and retrieved a weapon believed to be used in the killing. This follows the tragic shooting of mobile money operator and businesswoman Patricia Kokunda, 32, last week.
TORORO— Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading financial institution in Uganda, has officially opened its new Tororo Branch, reinforcing its commitment to delivering accessible, efficient, and people-centered banking services across Eastern Uganda.The new branch forms part of DTB’s broade
The East Kyoga Regional Police have confirmed the recovery of an AK-47 rifle believed to have been used in the murder of Patricia Kokunda, a mobile money agent in Soroti.The weapon was traced in Northern Karamoja.Kokunda was tragically shot and killed on April 3, 2026,
The Ministry of Works and Transport Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has outlined procedures for vehicle registration, and digital number plate issuance.The guidelines are intended to improve efficiency, reduce fraud, and to track vehicle status.Firs
A consultative meeting in Arua, featuring motorists, Ministry of Works and Transport and Uganda Police Force, Wednesday.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Works and Transport has said the rollout of the Automated Express Penalty System (EPS) and the Fine Issuance System for errant mot
Mourners, including government officials and political leaders, have raised concern over the rising number of road accidents in Uganda during the burial of Peter Banura.Banura, the Kikuube District Chairperson and son of veteran soldier Matayo Kyaligonza, died in a road accident on Saturda
A fresh push to extend the term of political leaders from five to seven years has resurfaced, with Anita Among using the ongoing Kyankwanzi retreat to rally newly elected MPs behind the controversial proposal, an effort many say could redefine the Pearl’s political calendar while raising fresh
Uganda recorded approximately 2 million births in 2025, according to Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, who warned that rapid population growth is outpacing the country’s healthcare capacity.Speaking before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) d
During the scuffle, one of the fishermen, identified as Oonyu Simon, also known as Obiro, was reportedly assaulted, seriously injured, and thrown into the lake, where he drowned.Bukedi North Regional Police Public Relations Officer ASP Wilfred Kyempasa confirmed the incident (Photo/Courtes
A tragic accident occurred on April 8, 2026, at around 10pm along the Gulu-Kampala highway in Layibi-Bardege Division, Gulu City. A yellow Isuzu Bus (UA 368CK) of HMK Company, driven by Hwumba Vincent, 54, allegedly overtook a motorcycle (UFS 137W) driven by Nisima, 22, who tragically died
