Tag: Accident

The planned teachers strike sparks move to abolish sit down strikes

Arts teachers under the umbrella of Uganda Professional Humanity Teachers Union (UPHTU) Lango branch scheduled a sit down strike starting June 6 2025 over continued salary discrimination and un-fulfilled government promises. However, it is anticipated that the...

Fuel Price Hike Worries Ugandan Drivers and Daily Commuters

Oil & Gas

Earlier this week, Ugandans experienced a slight increase in fuel prices, sparking concern among vehicle-dependent workers such as taxi drivers, delivery personnel, and others. Many expressed worry that the price hike could significantly affect their daily...

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Kampala-Bombo Road Accident Kills Five, Injures 21

A fatal motor accident has claimed the lives of five people and 21 others injured severely injured along Kampala-Bombo...

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Police Probes Increasing Vandalism of Road Signs in Kisoro

Police in Kisoro district have launched an intelligence-led investigation to apprehend the group masterminding the increasing vandalism of road...

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10 Killed, 22 Injured in Kampala-Fort Portal Road Crash

Authorities also extended their gratitude to the emergency teams and hospitals for their swift response in evacuating and treating the victims.

Crime

Alien Skin Held over Alleged Assault on Nsambya Hospital...

According to Nsambya Hospital, unidentified individuals stormed the facility and assaulted their staff as they demanded information about the deceased. The hospital management, however, condemned what they called the act of violence on their staff.

Crime

Five Severely Injured in Kajjansi Vehicle Collision

Ssempebwa attributed the accident to overspeeding and overtaking from the wrong lane.

Politics

UPC Calls for Investigations into Kigogwa Explosion

This is not the first time such an incident is happening in Uganda; in July 2013, over 35 people died and many survived with injuries as they tried to get fuel from a fuel tanker involved in an accident. Many, mainly boda boda raiders,were caught up in the fire and lost their lives.

Crime

Subaru Driver Loses Control, Knocks Down Boda Boda Riders...

On August 20, 2024, a Stabex Petrol Staton worker was killed in a hit-and-run accident along the Balintuma road in Kampala after the driver of the Subaru car lost control due to overspeeding and failure of brakes.

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