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Confusion as Masindi man resurfaces alive a day after 'his burial ceremony'

Uganda, April 21 -- Residents of Masindi Municipality were left in shock after a man who had been announced dead resurfaced alive, just hours after a body believed to be his had been buried. Godwin B... 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


Race for Mbale bishop seat takes shape ahead of 2027 transition

Uganda, April 21 -- Mbale Diocese is entering a critical transition phase, with several clergy expressing interest in succeeding Bishop John Wilson Nandaah ahead of his retirement in 2027. Rt Rev Nan... Read More


Mystery as couple found dead in locked Mubende house

Uganda, April 21 -- Police in the Wamala Region are investigating the circumstances under which a young couple was found dead inside their locked house in Mubende District, in an incident that has lef... Read More


Lack of X-ray machine at Tororo hospital puts patients' lives at risk

Uganda, April 21 -- Tororo District General Hospital, a key referral facility serving eastern Uganda and parts of western Kenya, has operated without a functional X-ray machine for over seven years, r... Read More


JEEMA eulogises MP Nakimuli, urges govt to prioritise health sector reforms

Uganda, April 21 -- Justice Forum (JEEMA) officials have joined the growing list of Ugandans eulogising Kalangala Woman MP, Helen Nakimuli who died on April 19, 2026 after a surgical operation at a me... Read More


EC releases roadmap for Kikuube LCV by-election, polling date set

Uganda, April 21 -- The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the electoral programme for the Kikuube District chairperson by-election, with polling day set for June 10, 2026. The by-election will f... Read More


Mao says in Speakership race 'till the end' amid intimidation claims

Uganda, April 21 -- Democratic Party (DP) president Norbert Mao has vowed to remain in the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament "pakalast," brushing aside what he described as intimidation targetin... Read More


Kateregga decries negative social media use, roots for competence-based curriculum

Uganda, April 21 -- The founding Vice Chancellor of Kampala University, Prof Badru Dungu Kateregga, has decried what he described as the growing misuse of social media, particularly among the youth, w... Read More


Family reveals deceased MP Nakimuli's final moments before failed surgery

Uganda, April 21 -- Residents and leaders in Kalangala District have paid tribute to fallen Woman Member of Parliament Helen Nakimuli, as fresh details emerged about her final moments before a surgery... Read More