Uganda news

The Ugandan government has announced plans to raise the legal age for alcohol consumption from 18 to 21 years. The move comes as part of a broader effort to address issues related to alcohol abuse and its impact on public health and social welfare. The decision to increase the legal drinking age was made following consultations with various stakeholders, including ...

Last week, suspected ADF rebels attacked a school in Kasese and murdered over 40 people, most of whom were students. This happened at Mpondwe Lhubiriha SS at the border between Uganda and DR Congo. Most of those killed were students at the school. Consequently, Speaker Anita Among has called for immediate and fast investigations into the attack that saw 42 ...

During a special sitting in parliament today, the body of the former Court Judge, Justice Amoko Stella Arach will be honored. Lady Justice Amoko passed away on 17 June 2023 after a short illness. Yesterday, the late received praise from the legal fraternity for her distinctive character and quality of work output. These personal traits saw her rise through the ...

Police in Kassanda District are investigating circumstances under which armed robbers shot and killed a policeman. The incident happened on Monday evening when the victim tried to stop the robbers who had just robbed a mobile money shop. The deceased policeman, identified as CPL Olaya Joseph (NO. 52590) was attached to Kiganda Police Station in the central Ugandan district. He ...

At least 330 teenage pregnancies have been registered in health facilities in Bushenyi for the past three months. The pregnant girls are between the age of 15 and 17 and most are residents of Kyamuhanga Sub-county. Others are from areas of Kakanju, Ruhumuro, and Engaju. Dr Edward Mwesigye, the District Health Officer said these pregnancies were recorded in the first ...