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Police in Mityana District have reported a harrowing incident, where a suspect with a suspected mental illness allegedly went on a violent spree, leaving one person dead and another injured. The suspect, identified as James Agongu, a resident of Kasambya Village, Bujayo Parish, Kalangalo Sub-County, is accused of knocking on doors while wielding a panga (a type of machete) in ...

Carl Dean, the beloved husband of the legendary Dolly Parton, passed away at the age of 82, marking the end of an enduring partnership that spanned nearly six decades. Known for his privacy, Dean breathed his last in Nashville, Tennessee, as confirmed by a heartfelt social media post shared by his grieving wife, Dolly Parton. In her poignant message, she ...

Uganda’s Directorate of Public Prosecutions ( DPP ) is currently facing heightened scrutiny due to the sluggish management of cases transitioning from the General Court Martial to civilian courts. A month following the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate the trial of civilians in military courts, the DPP’s office continues to await the receipt of crucial files. Deputy Director of Public ...

In a surprising turn of events, the Ukrainian President’s visit to the White House took a contentious path instead of the anticipated positive outcome. Amidst the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and power dynamics, the meeting between the leaders unfolded into a complex web of demands, accusations, and conflicting perspectives. President Trump and Vice-President JD Vance confronted President Zelensky, urging him ...

The rollout of Uganda’s new digital number plates has sparked concerns among motorcycle owners, particularly those in the public service sector, who are alarmed by the system’s failure to track stolen bikes equipped with the new plates. Despite promises of enhanced security, reports indicate that stolen vehicles remain untraceable, raising doubts about the system’s effectiveness. Critics attribute the shortcomings of ...