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Landlord sentenced to 7 years in prison over building collapse that killed 52 tenants

Landlord sentenced to 7 years in prison over building collapse that killed 52 tenants

Kenyan court has sentenced Samuel Kamau Karanja to seven years in prison over the 2016 building collapse in Huruma’s Ngei II Estate, Nairobi, which claimed 52 lives.Karanja, who owned the apartment block, was convicted of manslaughter, illegal construction on riparian land, building with

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Kampala’s Urban Perestroika: Why the 2026 Building Act is the New “Quiet” Revolution

Kampala’s Urban Perestroika: Why the 2026 Building Act is the New “Quiet” Revolution

For decades, Kampala’s skyline was a patchwork of build now, ask later logic a sprawling landscape of unpermitted structures and horizontal growth. However, the Building Control (Amendment) Act of 2026 has signaled the end of that era. What we are witnessing today is not just a legislative upda

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Lira authorities consider closing school after classroom collapse injures learners

Lira authorities consider closing school after classroom collapse injures learners

The incident occurred on Wednesday at around 12:55 PM during a lesson, when part of the classroom ceiling and a supporting beam suddenly gave way, triggering panic among learners who scrambled to escape.The school structure at Al-Aaqsa Islamic School in Lira City, which collapsed on Wednes

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Strong winds flip aircraft at Entebbe airport, aviation authority speaks out

Strong winds flip aircraft at Entebbe airport, aviation authority speaks out

Photos shared online showed a Cessna 172 aircraft flipped upside down on the tarmac, with its wings bent and landing gear pointing upwards. A light aircraft was overturned at Entebbe International Airport after strong winds swept through the area on Friday April 10, 2026, prompting a respo

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Solidarity in Sorrow! NUP Leadership Joins Community to Honor Edith Katende, The Wife Of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro

Solidarity in Sorrow! NUP Leadership Joins Community to Honor Edith Katende, The Wife Of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro

A strong spirit of unity and compassion was witnessed in Busiro Village, Luuka, as top leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) joined residents to bid farewell to Edith Katende, the beloved wife of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro. The burial ceremony brought together family members, friends, political

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Fire Guts Dormitory at Nakanyonyi Girls’ School,

Fire Guts Dormitory at Nakanyonyi Girls’ School,

A night fire at Nakanyonyi Girls Secondary School in Jinja City destroyed students’ property, including mattresses, books, and uniforms, after flames broke out in a dormitory. The incident that happened on Thursday night, fortunately, did not harm any of the students.It is reported that

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Man Dies After Assault in Dokolo District, Two Suspects Arrested

Man Dies After Assault in Dokolo District, Two Suspects Arrested

DOKOLO DISTRICT, Uganda — A 22-year-old peasant farmer has died from injuries sustained during an assault last month, police have confirmed, prompting the arrest of two suspects including a 17-year-old juvenile.The victim, Awany Ambrose, succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Ap

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1 Dead, 1 Injured as HMK Bus Overturns Motorcycle in Gulu City

1 Dead, 1 Injured as HMK Bus Overturns Motorcycle in Gulu City

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

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SOROTI CITY: Young Man Falls to Death from Central Market’s 3rd Floor in Suspected Suicide

SOROTI CITY: Young Man Falls to Death from Central Market’s 3rd Floor in Suspected Suicide

ACP, Ibrahim Saiga, the East Kyoga regional police commander says suicide is suspectedSOROTI CITYAuthorities in Soroti City are investigating a potential suicide involving a young man who tragically fell from the third floor of Soroti Main Market on the evening of April 9, 2026.

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Focusing on the Kyankwanzi Retreat, Ex-Minister Asuman Kiyingi Calls on M7 to Become Humble & Learn from Prof the ‘Ogenga Latigo Standard’

Focusing on the Kyankwanzi Retreat, Ex-Minister Asuman Kiyingi Calls on M7 to Become Humble & Learn from Prof the ‘Ogenga Latigo Standard’

During his televised address at the ongoing NRM Caucus retreat at Kyankwanzi, President Museveni said many things including calling on MPs of the 12th Parliament to be cautious and work towards avoiding antagonism between the executive and the legislature which will be their place of work for the

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