The murder trial of Molly Katanga took a dramatic turn at the High Court Criminal Division after veteran forensic pathologist Dr Sylvester Onzivua dismissed the prosecution’s postmortem findings as scientifically flawed and testified that businessman Henry Katanga most likely died by suicide af
There are few tragedies more painful than betrayal from those who once stood shoulder to shoulder in a common struggle. That is precisely what Africa witnesses each time xenophobic violence erupts in South Africa. When mobs descend on Nigerians, Zimbabweans, Ghanaians, Ethiopians, Somalis, Mozamb
The death of the wife of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro has touched many hearts across the country. But beyond the sadness of losing a loved one, it was the emotional words of Fredrick Egonda Ntende that deeply moved the public and sparked a wider conversation about justice, humanity, and the treatment of
The High Court in Ntungamo District, Western Uganda has sentenced a 45-year-old man to 50 years in prison after convicting him of aggravated defilement of his seven-year-old daughter.Kasese District resident judge, Lawrence Tweyanze Karikwisya who presided over the trial, said the prosecut
Buyende, Uganda: Tragedy struck Lake Kyoga on Tuesday evening after two fishermen drowned when a boat capsized during heavy rainfall and strong winds in Buyende District.The deceased have been identified as Osina Simon alias Ali, 22, and Kirya Peter alias Hamuza, 20, a Mululi by tribe.
Police in Rukiga District are holding a 31-year-old man, Bosco Byaruhanga, a resident of Kakamba Village in Kibanda Parish, Kanwezi Sub-county, over the alleged killing of a 64-year-old woman, Vastine Zabanita. The incident is said to have occurred on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at about 12:40 a.m. in
MBARARA, Uganda — Police in Mbarara City are investigating the killing of a first-year student of University of St Joseph Mbarara who was allegedly attacked by unknown assailants while returning to his hostel.The deceased has been identified as John Patrick Abenawe, 24, a Bachelor of Edu
Police in Omoro District have launched serious investigations after unknown armed assailants attacked a female police officer at Lalogi Police Barracks and escaped with a police gun loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition.The shocking incident happened on the morning of May 11, 2026, at around
Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for a suspect who shot dead a female correctional officer on Tuesday morning in Modimolle.According to police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwada, the incident took place at about 6.30am. The victim was walking along Nelson Mandela Road to the Modimolle
Government has intensified verification of beneficiaries under the Teso compensation program, with State Minister Kenneth Ongalo Obote saying the exercise is aimed at eliminating fraud, cleaning up beneficiary lists, and ensuring only genuine claimants receive payment.State Minister for Te
