Health experts caution, however, that these figures may only reflect a fraction of the true burden. Many abortions are illegally procured in unregulated settings where deaths and complications go undocumented.A pregnant lady (courtesy photo)Unsafe abortion is no longer predominantly
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) deputy commander land forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, has died.Security sources say he has been sick for a while. The army is expected to provide further details later in the day.Gen Takirwa’s death has sent shockwaves through the milit
Uganda’s flag carrier has this week made headlines for all the wrong reasons after it was revealed that Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer, will not serve in the position beyond July. The departure comes after the national carrier received a bad rap following a string of governance
Kampala, Uganda — Kalungu East MP-elect Yusuf Kiruuta Nkeretanyi has been arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of theft involving property reportedly valued at Shs3.7 billion.According to the prosecution, Nkeretanyi is accused of stealing curtains, cush
Simon Mungudit has emerged as the best performing male student in the Sciences at Makerere University and is set to graduate during the University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony, scheduled for 24–27 February 2026.At just 24 years old, Mungudit, a student from the College of Natural Science
KAMPALA – On December 12th, 2024, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Nyombi Thembo outed a letter addressed to among others all televisions broadcasters in Uganda. The letter was titled “Directive not to broadcast, promote and or share vulgar obscene and othe
Gen. Muhoozi being decorated by President Museveni after receiving the Kabalega star medal at the Terehe Sita anniversary.The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been awarded the Kabalega star medal at the Terehe Sita anniversary held in Kabale District.Gen Muhoozi
Independent candidate Mercy Kanyesigye Friday defeated NRM’s Flag bearer Dianah Ampaire Kampe to win the National Female Youth MP seat after a closely fought vote in Hoima.Hoima, Uganda: Mercy Kanyesigye, running as an independent candidate, has been declared the winner of the National F
Luwero District — Police in Luwero District are investigating an incident of aggravated robbery targeting electoral materials that occurred in Makulubita Sub-County, Katikamu County South.According to a press statement issued by ASP S. Twiineamazima, the Savannah Region Police Spokespers
A hit-and-run accident involving two motorcycles occurred in Butebo District, on February 4, 2026, at around 8:35 pm.The accident according to Fredrick Kyempasa, the Bukedi North region police spokesperson left four Special Police Constables (SPCs) injured. Identified the SPCs as Mulabi Pe
