Uganda news

The peaceful village of Kitengeesa in Masaka City was rocked by a devastating incident that left its residents in utter disbelief. The heart-wrenching story of Sophia Nantume, a Senior Three student, took a dark turn when her own father, Mwebe Deo, committed a heinous act that shattered the community. The tragic events unfolded when this tyrant father, fueled by accusations ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Ekwaro Obuku, a respected member of the World Medical Association and former President of the Uganda Medical Association (UMA), is urging fellow medical professionals to align their actions with the principles of the Hippocratic Oath. In a bold move, Dr. Obuku has mobilized a march to present a petition advocating for the medical release of Dr. Kizza Besigye to ...