Tag: Fatalities

Why Uganda Martyrs Day Is Important

Every year on June 3, millions of Christians in Uganda and across the world gather to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the most important religious events on the African continent. The annual celebration attracts pilgrims...

Government Plans New Border Posts with Kenya and Rwanda to Boost Regional Trade

National News

The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border trade, facilitate movement and strengthen regional integration. The announcement was made by the...

Health

From the Pitch to Purpose: Uganda’s Fight Against Malaria...

During the event, the Parliamentary Malaria Walk was officially activated, turning the football pitch into a platform for awareness. The message was simple and direct: malaria is preventable, and it can be beaten.

Oil & Gas

Oil Firms Demand Crackdown on Illegal Gas Practices

Addressing critical issues within Uganda's cooking gas sector is essential for protecting consumers and enhancing safety standards.

Environment

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE...

According to a comprehensive new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a disaster related to weather, climate, or water hazard occurred every day on average over the past 50 years, killing 115 people and causing US$ 202 million in losses daily.

Crime

Six Dead, Five Severely Injured in Kampala-Gulu Road Accident

On September 4, 2024, four people died on the spot and six others were critically injured in a collision between a Toyota Hiace taxi and an unidentified truck early in the morning in Nakazzi village.

BREAKING NEWS

Police Investigate Two Separate Fire Outbreaks in Kampala School,...

The first incident was reported around midnight at Kakungulu Memorial School in Kibuli, Makindye division, where the fire broke out in the dormitories housing over 50 students, while in the second incident, a fire outbreak occurred at the Entebbe municipality headquarters.

Crime

Police Reiterate Call for Road Safety after Masaka Highway...

The Kampala-Masaka road has been considered the scene of several crashes in recent years, with poor driving practices and disregard for traffic regulations contributing to the high number of fatalities.

Crime

Deadly Mbarara-Masaka Head-on Crash Leaves Six Dead, over 37...

The deceased were taken to the Kyazanga Hospital mortuary, while the survivors were taken to hospitals in Kyazanga, Lyatonde, Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, and a clinic near the Kyazanga Modern Primary School dispensary.

Security