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Kiboga Police Arrest Eight Over Attempted Child Marriage
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…
Two Children Die in House Fire as Uganda’s Electricity Gap Persists
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…
Mulago National Referral Hospital
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…
Health camp treats over 400 ahead of Kabaka Birthday Run
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…
Tour guides: The frontline ambassadors of Uganda’s tourism
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…
KAMPALA— Finalists at Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CoVABs) are sounding the alarm over a month-long teaching vacuum.
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…
Government Assures Stable Fuel Prices Amid Global Geopolitical Tensions
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…
Kenzo and Nyamutooro Welcome Baby Girl
By Josephine Kayaga Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo and his partner Phiona Nyamutooro have welcomed their second child together, a baby girl. The news broke in the early hours of Tuesday morning, sparking excitement among fans and well-wishers on social media. The newborn becomes the couple’s second child, following the birth of their first son before…
Iron Sheets Case: Court Sentences Agnes Nandutu to Four Years in Prison
Agnes Nandutu during court sessions
Authorities have introduced new building regulations aimed at improving safety and accountability in the construction sector
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…