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
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
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
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.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has admitted to personally intervening in the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament election, prompting the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to declare Justine Nameere’s victory invalid and condemn the President’s actions as unconstitutional.Speaking at the Na
Norbert MaoKYANKWANZI, UGANDA: The Pearl Times keeps tabs on the race for the speaker of the 12th parliament. The latest is that Norbert Mao has fired back at Anita Among for telling him to stay away from the NRM bedroom and to remain in the compound. Norbert Mao suggested that Anita Among
Tragedy struck the Mabira highway last night when a Toyota Harrier was hit from behind, overturned into water, and left two women dead while three others, including the driver, sustained serious injuries.According to Sp Butoto Hellen, spokesperson for Ssezibwa Region, the accident occurred
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s fuel prices have edged up by around 5% amid rising tensions in the Middle East, but strong reserves and reforms in the country’s procurement system have limited the impact on consumers.Petrol and diesel remain below previous highs recorded b
Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda U-17 national team, the Cubs, have been drawn into a challenging Group B at the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026, where they will face Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and DR Congo.The tournament, set to run from May 13 to June 2, 2026, i
