28 year old Mark Senkumba was kidnapped, drugged, and whisked away on a boda boda on his return journey to Kampala from Masaka

The situation in Buwunga highlights a broader trend affecting coffee farmers across Uganda, where rising prices have made coffee not just a valuable crop but also a target for crime.

The incident reflects a critical situation in Masaka where community tensions over animal theft have escalated into violent confrontations, raising concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing these crimes.

Throughout her career, Nantongo has achieved several significant milestones that have affirmed her status as a musical inspiration in Uganda with recognition at the Uganda Entertainment Awards, where she received nominations and accolades for her outstanding contributions to the music industry.

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

Recent reports indicate a troubling surge in violence linked to land disputes in Bukomansimbi and surrounding areas, particularly in Greater Masaka. Police recently reported that between July 22 and August 23, 2024, at least 15 people had been killed in attacks attributed to land conflicts, with many incidents occurring in Bukomansimbi, Lwengo, and Masaka districts.

In December 2023, three children aged between 8 and 11 years drowned in a gold mine pit filled with water in Busia district when they had gone swimming in the isolated and unguarded dumping site.

Residents and district leaders in Bukakata Sub County, Masaka District, have called for the urgent removal of a roadblock established by the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) on the Masaka-Bukakata road.