The community of Bumanya Sub County is in mourning following the shocking death of its Speaker, Mugonyi Geofrey. His lifeless body was discovered late last night in a swamp known as Wempeele, situated along the road connecting Bumanya Seed Secondary School to Kyani Center. The circumstances surrounding Mugonyi’s death remain unclear, with no suspects identified…
Police have confirmed the arrest of the driver of coaster #UBP991U, which was found overloaded while traveling from Pallisa to Kampala late at night. The vehicle was intercepted at the Jinja New Nile Bridge Checkpoint following a complaint from a concerned passenger who noticed the unsafe conditions. Upon inspection, officers discovered that extra chairs had…
A top police officer, SP Muhindo Moses from Kwania Police Station, was arrested on 7 September 2025 after allegedly opening fire inside Brunos Bar and Night Club in Aduku Town Council following a quarrel with an unidentified person. Four people were shot and sustained serious injuries in the incident. The victims are Alani Lusano, 27,…
Ugandan singer Zex Bilangilangi has stunned fans by selling all his properties and relocating to the United States. Reports say he parted with his houses, cars, and other assets before leaving, signaling a major shift in his personal and professional life. Sources close to the artist revealed that he moved to America to be with…
A fresh wave of sorrow has hit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a new Ebola outbreak has claimed at least 15 lives, health officials confirmed. The outbreak, reported in Kasai province, is already causing fear among residents and concern from international health organizations. The crisis began when a 34-year-old pregnant woman was admitted…
Minister Balaam Barugahara has issued a strong condemnation of the violent assault on presidential advisor Jennifer Nakangubi, popularly known as Full Figure. In a statement shared on his media pages, Balaam described the attack as unacceptable and called on the perpetrators to hand themselves over to the police without delay. A close ally of Gen….
The European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, H.E. Johan Borgstam, has praised the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their efforts in restoring peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The envoy held a meeting with Lt Gen Muhanga Kayanja, Commander of Land Forces, representing the Chief of…
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has delivered a firm warning to wealthy tycoons attempting to seize control of land in the city. Speaking at his campaign launch yesterday, Lukwago made it clear that businessmen like Ham Kiggundu, Drake Lubega, and Kitandwe will not be allowed to dominate the capital. “I won’t accept Ham Kiggundu and…
A tragic road accident in Mubende District has left four people dead and more than twenty others injured. The crash occurred on September 5, 2025, at around 4:30 a.m., along the Nabutiti–Kisujja stretch of the Kyegegwa–Mubende road. The vehicle involved, an Isuzu Elf with registration UBF 636F, was carrying approximately 35 passengers traveling to a…
Uganda’s laws still allow the death penalty, but no executions have been carried out since 1999. This long pause means that while capital punishment remains legal, it is rarely enforced in practice. In 2009, the Supreme Court of Uganda ruled that mandatory death sentences were unconstitutional, requiring judges to consider each case individually and take…
