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One injured as URA clashes with Busia residents

One injured as URA clashes with Busia residents

At least one person was injured on Sunday when Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement officers fired live bullets during a confrontation with residents of Busia town, near the Kenya border.The injured, Daniel Oundo, 32, a resident of Buchicha village

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UPDF Deputy Defence Intelligence Chief Gen Tom Kabuye dies suddenly

UPDF Deputy Defence Intelligence Chief Gen Tom Kabuye dies suddenly

The late Assistant Defence Intelligence Chief Brig Gen Tom Kabuye (Photo/Courtesy)Luweero, Uganda: The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the security establishment are mourning the sudden death of Brigadier General Tom Kikoyo Kabuy

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Two Siblings Drown in Swamp During Mudfish Fishing Trip

Two Siblings Drown in Swamp During Mudfish Fishing Trip

Residents of Mengo–Buzzu Village in Mpunge Sub-county, Mukono District, are mourning after two brothers drowned on Saturday morning while fishing for mudfish.One of the bodies is still missing but he is presumed drowned.The deceased were identified as Jovan Ssali, 15, a Senior Thr

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Rwenzori Marathon ends with music, colour and all-night street party

Rwenzori Marathon ends with music, colour and all-night street party

Kasese was bustling with life this past weekend as the Mt Rwenzori Marathon took over the town in style. After a record-breaking edition that drew more than 6,000 runners to conquer the rugged foothills of the Rwenzoris, the evening told a whole new story.

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Deadliest delicacies: 10 deadly animals that people actually eat around the world

Deadliest delicacies: 10 deadly animals that people actually eat around the world

Imagine sitting down to dinner and being served a plate of snake, its venom potent enough to kill an elephant. It sounds like a nightmare, but across the globe, people routinely dine on some of the deadliest animals known to humankind. Despite the danger, these

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SAD: One Individual Dead, Local Leader Critically Injured in Mukono Night Attack

SAD: One Individual Dead, Local Leader Critically Injured in Mukono Night Attack

A deadly ambush in Mukono District has left one person dead and two others, including a local leader, critically injured.The attack occurred on the night of Sunday, July 13, in Banda village, Nakisunga Sub-county, causing fear and outrage among residents.

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Kasokoso Land Crisis: M7 Vows Action in 45 Days, Sends Team to Ground

Kasokoso Land Crisis: M7 Vows Action in 45 Days, Sends Team to Ground

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has vowed to resolve the long-time land dispute affecting thousands of residents in Kasokoso-Kiganda, located in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District.The President made the pledge while addressing a large crowd from the area

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“No More Lies, Bahati” Angry Villagers Tear Down Bridge, Block Minister’s Convoy Over The Following

“No More Lies, Bahati” Angry Villagers Tear Down Bridge, Block Minister’s Convoy Over The Following

Residents of Nyombe Parish in Ndorwa County West caused a stir on Tuesday when they blocked a campaign convoy belonging to Minister David Bahati.The angry villagers tore down an old, broken bridge, stopping the minister from reaching his 

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Rukungiri Powerline Extension Project Relaunched After Years of Delay

Rukungiri Powerline Extension Project Relaunched After Years of Delay

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has launched the long-delayed powerline extension project in Rukungiri District, a development that is expected to significantly boost electricity access and stimulate economic growth in the sub-counties of Buhunga, Ruhunda, and Nyakagyeme.The

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Tension as Kasese Man Shows Up Late to His Own Funeral

Tension as Kasese Man Shows Up Late to His Own Funeral

Tension! In a bizarre turn of events, a man from Kasese, Uganda, left both his family and community in shock after he showed up late to his own funeral. The incident, which could easily be mistaken for a scene from a supernatural thriller, left locals bewildered

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