Tag: Shooting

EAC States Endorse Joint Plan to Mitigate Expected El Niño Impact

The framework seeks to strengthen regional cooperation, improve early warning systems and enhance preparedness to minimise the potential humanitarian, agricultural and economic consequences of the anticipated weather phenomenon.

Minister Tanna Commissions Bukona Fuel Blending Plant to Save Uganda $250M Annually in Imports

Business

Tanna welcomed the introduction of ethanol-powered cooking stoves, saying wider adoption of cleaner cooking technologies could reduce household dependence on charcoal and firewood, helping to protect forests and minimise environmental degradation.

National News

Gulu to Host 2026 Inter-Forces Sports and Shooting Championship

Gulu City authorities have welcomed the tournament, saying it will boost local business by increasing demand for accommodation, transport, and hospitality services during the two-week event.

Crime

Former New Vision Journalist Shot Dead Near Home in...

Nam served at New Vision for nearly three decades, covering business, environment, and politics. After retiring from active journalism, he ventured into tourism, marketing, and book publishing.

Tourism

Poachers Gun Down UWA Ranger in Kidepo Valley National...

On December 5, 2020, Sgt. Emmanuel Matsipa, a ranger with the Uganda Wildlife Authority was killed by armed poachers. Matsipa and his five colleagues were ambushed by approximately five poachers while on duty, and during the exchange of fire, one poacher was killed, and he too lost his life.

Crime