Pope Francis Dies at 88
VATICAN CITY — April 21, 2025 — Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and a transformative […]
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Passengers Escape onto Wing as American Airlines Jet Catches Fire
BBC | Passengers on an American Airlines flight were evacuated onto the tarmac of a Colorado airport as a fire
Two Killed in Murder and Mob Justice Incident in Kapelebyong
Regional Police Commander Damalie Nachuha Police in Kapelebyong District are investigating two separate killings that occurred in Chanigweno Village, Nyada
Tragedy at GM Sugar Factory as Worker Crushed by Machine
GM sugar factory along Kampala-Jinja Highway in Njeru Samuel Kasumba was crushed to death by a running sugar mill during
Man Killed, Another Injured in Suspected Mental Health Incident
Police in Mityana District have arrested a suspect in connection with a violent attack that left one person dead and
Man Sets Himself on Fire Near Parliament Gate
Police officers at the scene quickly intervened, and the victim was rushed to the hospital for medical attention A yet-to-be-identified
Disaster in Katakwi! Heavy Winds Destroy School Roofs, Injuring Two Pupils
The winds first struck on February 22, partially damaging the Primary Three classroom. Okoore Sub-county Speaker Samuel Osinge has urged
Vipers’ Nigerian football player Lawal dies in Accident
The Nigerian striker lost his life on Monday morning following a motor-accident on Entebbe Road in Kampala, the club confirmed.
🚨 Mystery in Jinja! Man Found Dead in Police Custody ⚖️🔍
A 30-year-old man, Dan Mugeri, a resident of Magamaga East village in Buwenge rural sub-county, Jinja district, died under mysterious
🕊️ Former IGP Okoth Ochola’s Body Arrives in Tororo for Final Farewell 🇺🇬⚰️
The body arrives in Tororo. The remains of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Boniface Okoth Ogolla arrived in Tororo
🚨 Tragic! Senior Four Vacist Crushed to Death in Horrific Mukono Factory Accident 😢🏭
Gerald Mukisa Waswa, A 19-year old Senior four vacist who was working at a factory in Mukono has been crushed
💉🚨 Govt Focuses on Mpox Vaccination for Sex Workers – Minister Aceng Speaks Out! 🔥
Dr Jane Ruth Aceng The Ministry of Health has rolled out 10,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine, primarily targeting high-risk
🚨 Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens – 30 Million in Desperate Need of Aid, Warns UN 🌍⚠️
Nearly two years of unrelenting conflict in Sudan have left over 30 million people nearly two-thirds of the population in
Tragedy Strikes: Three Dead as Truck Overturns at Mbiko Trading Centre
Caption not available Three people lost their lives in a road accident at Mbiko Trading Centre along the Jinja-Kampala Highway
Death toll from Kigogwa tanker explosion rises to 28
What you need to know: The death toll from the devastating fuel tanker explosion at Kigogwa along Kampala-Bombo road in
Quarantine imposed on livestock movement in Kanungu
What you need to know: Authorities in Kanungu District have imposed a quarantine on all livestock movements in the area
16-year-old maid trafficked, infected with HIV
What you need to know: According to Sophie, Pastor Moses Bwire, a senior pastor in Lumino Town Council, approached her
Olympic runner Cheptegei defied her violent ex, she lost her life anyway
Soldiers from Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) carry the flag-draped coffin of the slain Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died
Museveni cautions on health in eulogy to minister Mateke
What you need to know: President Museveni has urged Ugandans, especially those in public service, to prioritise their health and
Cheptegei ex-boyfriend dies as her burial plans take shape
What you need to know: Rebecca Cheptegei’s former partner, Dickson Marangach Ndiema, who is accused of setting her on fire
Uganda registers four Mpox recoveries, zero deaths
What you need to know: The Health Ministry has announced that four Mpox patients have recovered, demonstrating the country’s capability
State Minister for defence, Sarah Mateke is dead
Kisoro Woman member of parliament and Minister of state for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Defence), Sarah NyirabashitsiMateke is dead. Her
Mother, two children perish in Tororo house fire
What you need to know: A devastating fire ravaged a home in Tororo Cement Industry Central Cell, Ticaf Ward, Osukuru
Govt traces 95 contacts of Mpox patients as cases rise
What you need to know: Statistics from the Health Ministry indicate that at least 95 contacts of Mpox patients have
Authorities urge calm after suspected Mpox case in Pader
What you need to know: Local communities of Biwang village, Oryang Parish in Pajule Sub-county, Pader district are in fear
Scientists link some flu, cough cases to Covid-19
What you need to know: The researchers call for better care for the elderly and wearing of face masks, vaccination,
Kapchorwa rock crack shakes over seven villages to the core
What you need to know: Residents are on the edge after Kicitya rock in Kapchorwa District, Sebei Sub-region, developed cracks,
Man who cut off his lover’s palm arrested in Masaka
What you need to know: A 39-year-old man, Antanansio Mayanja who is suspected to have cut off his lover’s left
School bus crashes at Nkumba traffic lights
What you need to know: A minibus transporting pupils of Trust Infant Primary School, Mpmedde in Nakasake District, has crashed
NMG visits Kiteezi disaster victims
What you need to know: A team from Nation Media Group-Uganda (NMG-U) headed by its Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa yesterday
