Uganda news

At least 117 people lost their lives across Uganda during the Christmas holidays, according to figures from the police. The holiday period is generally seen as a time for celebration, family and rest. However, many families are now mourning the unexpected loss of loved ones. According to authorities at least 117 people died under different circumstances during Christmas celebrations in ...

Recent statistics have revealed that road accidents have become a national crisis in Uganda leading to loss of lives and significant economic burdens. As a result of these alarming trends, it has become increasingly urgent for authorities and citizens to come together and take decisive action to address this pressing issue. The scourge of road accidents has far-reaching consequences on ...

President Museveni has broken his silence on the issue of missing Ugandans. This is especially opposition supporters allegedly arrested by security agencies. While responding to a question during a media engagement at State House in Entebbe, Museveni said the arrests are illegal and should be condemned by everyone. “Those arrests are illegal . Arresting individuals without taking them to court ...

Ntungamo district chief administrative officer (CAO) Mathias Ndifuna is in trouble. This is after the public service ministry permanent secretary told him to clear the mess over the delayed civil servants’ salaries for December. Ndifuna is locked in a dispute with permanent secretary Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwire after he issued a memo to district employees, informing them that the salary for ...

There was drama yesterday ay Kololo independence grounds when President Museveni let a young ghetto lady sit besides him. Mr Museveni yesterday 20, December, 2023 launched ghetto SACCOS in Kampala metropolitan. Apparently, the major goal of these SACCOS is to help in enhancing the welfare of the ghetto people as well as help in fighting insecurity. As the function was ...