Tag: Accident

Court Rejects Molly Katanga’s Bail Application Again

The Criminal Division of the High Court of Uganda has rejected bail applications filed by Molly Katanga for the third time in a row. The 56-year-old widow who faces charges of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga...

Besigye Breaks Eight-Day Fast after Appearance in Civilian Court

Court

City lawyer Erias Lukwago has said his client, Kizza Besigye, has called off his hunger strike following his appearance in civil court. Appearing before the Nakawa Magistrate’s Court, Lukwago affirmed that proceedings before the General Court Martial...

National News

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...

National News

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.

National News

Nakasongola Hit-and-Run Accident Leaves Two Dead, One Injured

Police in Naksaongola are investigating circumstances under which two people have been killed on the spot in a hit-and-run accident by a Taxi drone.

Crime

Negligent Truck Driver Knocks Teenager Dead on Kalangala Ferry;...

It is crucial for local government and transport authorities to implement stricter regulations and enforce penalties for dangerous driving behaviors because the community's safety depends on a collective effort to mitigate such incidents.

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