By Faith Kwagala President Yoweri Museveni has shifted focus from political mobilisation to economic implementation following his landslide re-election on January 15, 2026. The President, who secured 71.65 percent of the vote, declared the Parish Development Model (PDM) as government’s number one priority.Speaking at his thanksgiving celebrations in Lira City on Saturday, Museveni emphasised that…
By Faith Kwagala Police in Kiboga District have arrested eight suspects for attempting to marry off a 15-year-old Senior Three student.The operation, conducted in Kagoga Village, followed a tip-off that a “giveaway” ceremony was underway. Officers moved in before the ritual could be concluded.Wamala Region Police Spokesperson, SSP Lameck Kigozi, identified the victim as a…
By Faith Kwagala, Uganda – A three-year-old girl and her four-year-old brother burned to death on Thursday evening after a lit lamp set their house on fire in Kole District, northern Uganda.The children, Melissa Amule and Innocent Kizza, had been left sleeping by their mother, Ms Racheal Ajok, who went out to buy food for…
By Faith Kwagala Mulago National Referral Hospital has wrapped up a free breast reconstruction camp, restoring dignity to over 20 women who lost their breasts to cancer. Dr. Irene Asaba Mugisha, head of Plastic Surgery, says many survivors didn’t know reconstruction was possible. Private surgeries cost up to 15 million shillings, but Mulago offered the…
By Faith Kwagala Over 400 people received free medical treatment during a health camp organised by Holy Cross Orthodox Mission Hospital and Buganda Kingdom ahead of the Kabaka Birthday Run. The Saturday event, held at the Buganda Mobile Hospital, offered testing for malaria, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. Many patients feared regular health facilities…
By Faith Kwagala KAMPALA- At the inaugural Annual Tourist Guides Conference 2026, industry leaders shifted the spotlight from Uganda’s natural landscapes to the people who interpret them. Dr. Lilly Ajarova, Senior Presidential Advisor on Tourism, emphasized that guides are the “professional pillar” essential for the country to remain competitive against regional rivals like Kenya and…
By Faith Kwagala KAMPALA— A critical shortage of staff has left 127 students in limbo, with clinical rotations and core practicals ground to a halt.The crisis follows the expiration of several lecturer contracts and a wave of early retirements. Key units—including Surgery Clinics, Pathology and Reproduction remain unstaffed. Students like Steven Kizza Ssemmanobe fear these…
By Faith Kwagala KAMPALA– The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ms. Ruth Nankabirwa, has issued a stern warning to fuel dealers against arbitrary price hikes, asserting that the government now maintains full control over fuel importation and pricing benchmarks.Speaking during her installation as the Third Abeto Peace Club Goodwill Ambassador, Ms. Nankabirwa emphasized that…
Agnes Nandutu during court sessions
By Faith Kwagala Under the new rules, all buildings must be inspected by local authorities once construction is completed. The inspection is meant to ensure that each structure meets approved standards and is safe for people to live or work in before an occupation permit is issued.Officials say this measure will help reduce the increasing…
