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Woman arrested over allegedly locking up, defiling 13-year-old boy for two weeks

Uganda, May 14 -- Police in Amolatar District have arrested a 30-year-old woman over allegations of sexually abusing a 13-year-old Senior One student after allegedly keeping him hidden in her house fo... Read More


Police detain teen after father killed in phone dispute

Uganda, May 1 -- Police in Oyam District have arrested a 15-year-old boy for allegedly killing his father during a domestic dispute over a mobile phone. The deceased, Simon Okeng, 49, a resident of Z... Read More


Lira bans weekend teaching, holiday homework over mental health concerns

Uganda, April 21 -- Lira City authorities have with immediate effect banned weekend teaching and holiday homework, citing growing concerns over mental health among learners. The directive, announced ... Read More


Man sentenced to 40 years for killing Lira doctor Wilfred Olila

Uganda, April 13 -- The High Court in Lira has sentenced Mr Paul Mugerwa to 40 years in prison for the murder of Dr Wilfred Olila, a former Soroti University lecturer and renowned ear, nose and throat... Read More


Lango presidential skilling hub graduates to access Shs550m SACCO funding for startup tools

Uganda, April 8 -- Vulnerable youths who graduate from the Lango Zonal Presidential Youth Skilling Hub will now access startup capital after State House injected Shs550 million into district-based SAC... Read More