Tag: Fire

Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV, Becomes First American Pontiff

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the papal name Leo XIV. The announcement was made on Thursday evening following two days of...

Beneath Kyenjojo Hills: A 1980’s Village Childhood Story

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Growing up in the 1980s in Mukunyu village, tucked away in the rolling green hills of Kyenjojo District, was a beautiful mix of simple joys and life’s tough lessons. Our days started early with roosters crowing,...

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SACCO Protest Turns Tragic as Members Set Fire to...

The affected area hosted multiple businesses, including carpentry workshops, tailoring shops, restaurants, and stores, which suffered extensive damage due to the fire’s rapid spread.

Crime

Mapeera Kigungu Catholic Church Torched

According to archives from Catholic literature, Mapeera Church was built on the spot in Kigungu, where the two French missionaries of Fr. Siméon Lourdel, also known as Mapeera and Brother Amans Delmas, arrived in the country on 17 February 1879.

Crime

NAKAWA: St. James Primary School Burns to Ashes

The National Build Review Board report 2024 indicates that most schools do not comply with established fire safety standards. This includes a lack of essential safety equipment such as fire alarms and extinguishers.

National News

Fire Destroys Homes in Masaka District, Leaving Locals Homeless

A devastating fire in Masaka district has left many people without homes after more than 20 houses were destroyed...

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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