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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...

Crime

Arsenal Supporter Shot Dead by Security Guard in Kalungu

In 2024, Uganda has witnessed several alarming incidents of football-related violence, reflecting the intense rivalries among fans and the tragic outcomes that can ensue.

National News

Elephants Kill Man in Kyotera District

In 2024, Uganda has seen a troubling increase in elephant attacks, particularly in areas surrounding Murchison Falls National Park.

Crime

70-Year-Old Woman, Accomplice Behind Bars over Murder

On September 23, 2024, a couple, Joseph Bukenya and Susan Namukasa, was brutally murdered by machete-wielding attackers in Bukomansimbi. This attack was reportedly connected to ongoing land disputes, highlighting the deadly consequences of such conflicts in the area.

Crime

Police Hunt for Missing Masaka S.S. Student

In 2024, several alarming incidents involving the kidnapping of school-going children have been reported in Masaka region, highlighting serious concerns about child safety.

Crime

Police Probe Alleged Suicide of 50-Year-Old Man in Masaka...

The incident highlights ongoing issues related to mental health and suicide in the community. It raises questions about support systems for individuals struggling with mental health challenges and the need for increased awareness and resources to prevent such tragedies.

Crime

Two Nyendo Bakery Workers Arrested for Hiding Electrocuted Body

On July 11, 2024, two mechanics, Joseph Norman Abooki, aged 39, and Timothy Ddamulira, aged 15, died on the spot after a truck tyre exploded while they were attempting to fix it at a garage in Kijjabwemi, Masaka.

Crime

Man Stabbed to Death, Others Injured over Land Disputes...

Disagreements over land ownership and usage have historically led to significant violence, often resulting in loss of life and community destabilization.

Crime

MASAKA: Three Children Drown in Sand Mine Pond

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.

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