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Brian Waniala, a procurement and logistics graduate, was attacked on March 9 by a suspected gang of teenage criminals along Mukamba Road as he walked home from watching a football match between Liverp...
While the officer’s intent was to promote patriotism, his message reflected a troubling trend in Uganda’s civic education, where loyalty to the state is prioritised over critical thinking.
Victims, including journalists Eddy Enuru, George Emron, and John Bosco Ojojo—who were assaulted and had their equipment vandalized—say they remain in limbo despite volunteering evidence.
The growing criticism of the Electoral Commission has led some to question its authority and ability to ensure credible, free, and fair elections. Calls to disband the EC have gained momentum, but doe...
The campaign was highlighted by a marathon, dubbed “Save River Manafwa,” intended to raise awareness about water source protection and foster partnerships for sustainable conservation efforts.
The Nakaloke Mosque Committee Chairperson, Hajj Isma Walujjo Mukankadi, expressed profound gratitude for the donation, calling it a timely intervention that will accelerate construction.
While the government advocates for relocation, it continues to invest in essential infrastructure—such as schools, health facilities, and water schemes—in high-risk zones like Bududa and Nametsi. Thes...
Richard Wambede, a minister in charge of Umukuka’s office, confirmed that these scholarships were secured during this visit, providing qualified Bamasaba scholars the opportunity to pursue advanced st...
Data from the Ministry of Health shows that Mbale District recorded a 48% malaria positivity rate and ranked second in malaria-related deaths in 2024, with 107 fatalities—only surpassed by Hoima’s 135...
Despite government efforts to provide life-saving interventions, resistance from the very communities they seek to protect remains a significant barrier.
Mbale Assistant RDC Henry Manana has urged greater awareness of women's property rights, citing a surge in land disputes reported to his office.
The residents accuse authorities of pushing for relocation to Bulambuli without addressing what will become of their land and plantations
Mayor Cassim Namugali noted that for years, the city has struggled with road maintenance, often depending on borrowed equipment from neighbouring districts.
Homeowners and businesses have been left stranded after their meters mysteriously vanished, fuelling suspicions of a black-market operation involving NWSC staff.
In contrast to previous years, where schools erupted in celebrations with processions and dances, the mood in Mbale was subdued.
Meanwhile, a separate land grabbing concern has emerged at North Road Primary School, where a portion of the school’s land has been partitioned off with a chain link
Health ministry PS Diana Atwine attributed the district’s progress to committed leadership and a dedicated workforce, particularly Community Health Extension Workers, whose door-to-door campaigns have...
As of February 3, 2025, Mulago’s Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU) is managing four active cases—two male children and two female adults—while nine suspected cases remain under observation.
Without regulation, migrant labor creates competition for the limited number of available jobs, leading to dissatisfaction among local workers and businesses.
According to police reports, Zadoki Nabulumbi, a 35-year-old boda boda rider from Mission Cell, was on his way to work when he noticed two individuals attempting to scale a fence in Bumboi Cell.
A central issue has been the presence of multiple, conflicting boundary markers—dating back to the 1940s, 1980s, and 1990s—each representing different historical perspectives of what constitutes the p...
The Collaborative Park Management initiative, which integrates local community involvement in national park conservation, has made significant strides in restoring the health of protected lands in Mou...
As the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) works to protect the park’s diverse ecosystems, violent confrontations with local residents, many of whom rely on the park’s resources, have become an all-too-co...
Mangusho, a resident of Kwanyiy Sub-county, died on Sunday after an alleged encounter with UWA rangers at Kapkwata Station in Mount Elgon National Park.
The latest findings by the Auditor General have revealed multiple irregularities in the loan disbursement process, including misallocations and failures to adhere to the program's guidelines, raising...
In the hills of Mount Elgon and the expansive fields of Sebei, where farmers primarily rely on horticultural crops and maize, a new cash crop is taking root: barley.
Despite the 1997 Local Governments Act designed to empower local leaders and improve service delivery, Uganda’s decentralized governance system continues to be plagued by corruption and mismanagement,...
This year’s event attracted participants from Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan, Eritrea, and Iceland, further enhancing Uganda’s reputation as a hub for athletic talent.
Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 2024 reveals significant inefficiencies in the utilization of the Shs140 billion grant.
The fire broke out at around 11pm on Friday and quickly turned into a blaze that spread through the building, leaving several businesses in ruins.
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