Namayingo gold rush turns deadly as unsafe pits kill four monthly
At least four people die monthly in gold mining accidents in Namayingo District, Eastern Uganda as an unregulated rush for the precious minerals draws unemployed youth in...
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Ggaba kindergarten killings: Suspect contemplated suicide in the past, says doctor
A doctor, who works as a police surgeon, told the High Court sitting in Ggaba, Kampala that Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four toddlers at...
Two teams could be forced into play-off match to decide Premier League relegation
Nottingham Forest and Leeds could be forced into a relegation play-off, should an improbable scenario unfold. Both clubs currently sit outside the bottom three, but will...
Uganda Airlines Restores Long-Haul Capacity as Airbus A330-800neo Returns to Service
Uganda Airlines has resumed long-haul operations following the return of a grounded Airbus aircraft that had been out of service since February due to engine-related faul...
Ssenyonyi Says MP Nakimuli Drove Herself to Hospital for Ill-Fated Surgery
Opposition MPs are in shock after Kalangala Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli died during surgery, with Opposition Leader Joel Ssenyonyi revealing she personally drove herself to...
Govt to slash lower primary subjects from eight to four
Pupils of St. Nicholas Mannya, one of the schools run by the Masaka Diocese, attend classes on the school's campus. The diocese has recently banned Sunday visitations in...
Girl filmed riding bike in rain speaks out: Sheilah Gashumba offers sponsorship
A viral video of a schoolgirl cycling through traffic has prompted Sheilah Gashumba and others to step in with support for her education.A 14-year-old girl, Angel Blessin...
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance backs proposed tax rise on spirits
The Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA) has thrown its support behind the government’s proposed increase in excise duty on undenatured spirits below 80% alcoholi...
Tottenham release statement after star faces racist abuse - 'League position no excuse'
Kevin Danso was subjected to racist abuse after Tottenham's result on SaturdayTottenham have come out and defended Kevin Danso after the centre-half was subjected to raci...
Nakalema meets Forbes Africa team to shape 2026 investment outlook
State House Investors Protection Unit head Edith Nakalema has engaged the Forbes Africa editorial team ahead of its Uganda 2026 Report, outlining efforts to strengthen in...