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Three Killed in Tragic Truck Crash at Kyenshama Cattle Market in Mbarara District

Three Killed in Tragic Truck Crash at Kyenshama Cattle Market in Mbarara District

MBARARA, Uganda — Three people have been confirmed dead following a tragic road accident at Kyenshama cattle market in Nyabirisirira Town Council, Mbarara District, on Friday afternoon.The deceased, all vendors at the busy market, were reportedly struck by a Fuso truck, registration numb

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Seven Dead in Separate Road Accidents in Ntungamo Over the Weekend

Seven Dead in Separate Road Accidents in Ntungamo Over the Weekend

At least seven people were killed over the weekend in separate accidents along Ntungamo roads, with a single accident claiming five lives alone.Three people were killed on the spot when a track they were traveling on overturned along the Kakukuru-Kayenje road in Rweikiniro Sub-county, Ntun

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Eight Killed in Fatal Crash Along Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway

Eight Killed in Fatal Crash Along Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway

KIRUHURA, Uganda — Eight people have died in a tragic road crash along the Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway in Kiruhura District, police have confirmed.According to police in Rwizi Region, the fatal accident occurred at around 6:30pm on Friday at Kibega I Village. The crash involved a white

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NBS reporter Julius Kitone among eight killed in tragic Kiruhura road crash

NBS reporter Julius Kitone among eight killed in tragic Kiruhura road crash

KIRUHURA – A dark cloud has fallen over the media fraternity following the tragic death of Julius Kitone, a reporter with NBS Television, who was among eight people killed in a devastating road crash in Kiruhura District. His passing marks the loss of a promising journalist whose career had onl

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Polling Delays Across the Country As Voters Stay Away

Polling Delays Across the Country As Voters Stay Away

In Kasese, the polling exercise was delayed at most stations due to the absence of the required ten voters needed to witness the opening of the ballot boxes. By 10:00 a.m., fewer than 20 voters had turned up at most polling stations, while many others went about their daily activities, seemingly

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Bushenyi Woman MP candidate survives panga attack

Bushenyi Woman MP candidate survives panga attack

Bushenyi District Woman MP candidate Vianah Kemigisha Kashaya is nursing injuries after surviving an attack by panga-wielding assailants on Friday night.Kemigisha, who is contesting as an independent candidate, said she was ambushed by about six men as she arrived home around 1 am at her g

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Renowned journalist Risdel Kasasira dies in Car accident

Renowned journalist Risdel Kasasira dies in Car accident

The Ugandan journalism community is in mourning following the tragic death of Risdel Kasasira, a prominent journalist known for his incisive reporting and dedication to truth.Kasasira, who was an integral part of

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PRIMECheptegei’s death opens old wounds of domestic violence

PRIMECheptegei’s death opens old wounds of domestic violence

The death of athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was doused in petrol and set ablaze by her former boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, has renewed questions on government’s implementation of the Domestic Violence Act. The 33-year-old was last week buried in Bukwo District, days after Ma

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