Tag: Luweero district

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...

Politics

Return to the “Cradle of the Revolution”: Museveni to...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to launch his 2026 presidential campaign in Luweero District, a region closely tied...

Crime

Police Recover Dead Body, Human Skeleton at Witch Doctor’s...

Police in Luweero District have retrieved the remains of a dead body and a human skeleton from the shrine...

Health

Luweero: MoH Graduates 202 Community Health Extension Workers to...

The Ministry of Health has successfully passed out 202 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in a ceremony held today...

Crime

28-Year-Old Thug Lynched in Foiled Theft Attempt

The 2022/2023 Annual Crime Report indicated that Luwero district, along with Kassanda, has been identified as a hotspot for mob justice incidents. The report noted that many victims are often suspected thieves or robbers, reflecting a community tendency to take the law into their own hands rather than relying on formal judicial processes.

Crime

Missing Luweero Man Found Hanging in House

The increasing awareness and reporting on these topics are crucial for addressing the underlying causes and improving mental health support systems in the region.

Crime

Five Cattle Thieves Escape Lynching in Luweero

In July 2024, residents in Koojo village took matters into their own hands by torching two vehicles suspected to be involved in cattle theft. This incident occurred when locals noticed unfamiliar vehicles near their house during the night.

Health

Uganda Prisons Establish Mpox Isolation Center after Confirming Three...

Nakasongola district is still on the spot as an Mpox epicenter and is facing a growing health crisis, with 21 confirmed cases of Mpox and nine additional suspected cases currently under investigation.