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Student dies after falling into school water well in Sheema

Uganda, April 24 -- A Senior One student at Nganwa High School has died after falling into a water well on the school premises, authorities said. The deceased, identified as Dyan Ampurire, reportedly... Read More


RDC halts eviction order in Tororo over disputed land

Uganda, April 24 -- The Resident District Commissioner for Tororo has declined to endorse an eviction order affecting two extended families, citing a directive from State House to halt the process and... Read More


NMG, UNBS move to boost quality standards awareness in Uganda

Uganda, April 24 -- Nation Media Group Uganda and Uganda National Bureau of Standards are exploring a partnership aimed at promoting quality standards and strengthening public awareness across the cou... Read More


Ntungamo agriculture officer further remanded over wife's murder

Uganda, April 24 -- Ntungamo agriculture officer accused of killing his wife has been sent back on remand after he reappeared in court for second time awaiting conclusion of investigations that would ... Read More


Ggaba daycare murder suspect begins defence today

Uganda, April 24 -- Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare centre, is expected to begin his defence on four counts of murder on Friday. The dev... Read More


Kole student says she was lured with text book, raped by Kole CID officer

Uganda, April 24 -- A Senior Six student of Akalo Comprehensive Secondary School, Kole District, is traumatized after she was allegedly sexually abused by a senior police officer. The 19-year-old... Read More


From Farm to Fortune: Two African Agri-Firms win first-ever UN-Bayer loans to fight hunger

Uganda, April 24 -- For Iganachi Razaki Omia, the math was simple and brutal. In war-scarred Northern Uganda, a tomato left in the sun for two days is a tomato lost. For the 90,000 smallholders his co... Read More


'We love children but not enough to have them'

Uganda, April 24 -- Sabrina Agasha, 35, journalist The desire simply is not there I did not grow up knowing I did not want children. For a long time, I assumed I would follow the script; marriage, c... Read More


Teachers stuck in debt trap

Uganda, April 24 -- Today's economic hardship is real, with many Ugandans, especially teachers, feeling the pinch. The burden of debt is palpable, and it is affecting the quality of education. Wi... Read More


Four arrested over murder of Mukono doctor

Uganda, April 24 -- Police in Mukono District have arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal killing of a radiography specialist. Peter Mubiru who was attached to Happy Doctors Hospital in... Read More