Author: Aijuka Peter

Two people died on the spot on Thursday evening after a Toyota Noah lost control and slammed head-on into a Tausi bus at Kantojo Village in Rwentuha Town Council, Bushenyi District. The Noah, registration number UA196AY, was heading towards Mbarara when it veered into the path of the Tausi bus, registration number UA707AK, which was travelling in the opposite direction towards Ishaka. Both occupants of the Noah were killed instantly. Several other passengers sustained critical injuries and were rushed to KIU Hospital for emergency treatment. The bodies of the two deceased were taken to Kabwohe Health Centre IV mortuary for…

A 28-year-old mother of newborn triplets was abandoned by her husband at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital  after he discovered she was expecting three babies. Obvious Atuhaire, a peasant farmer from Kagando Cell in Nyakayojo Division, Mbarara City, has been at the hospital since February 3 when she delivered two girls and a boy at 35 weeks. The babies were born prematurely and require close medical attention. Her husband, Moses Tukwatanise, walked out in September last year, shortly after an antenatal check-up confirmed she was carrying triplets. He has not returned. Atuhaire, who rents a single room in Nyakayojo, said the…

The Ruparelia Foundation is bringing a three-day free eye care camp to Bukedea Teaching Hospital from March 27 to 29, offering essential eye treatment to communities across eastern and northern Uganda. The camp is being held in honour of the late Rajiv Ruparelia, as a tribute to the spirit of service and compassion he stood for. Specialists from Mulago National Referral Hospital and healthcare provider C-Care will join the effort, putting together a team of experienced ophthalmologists and medical staff on the ground. Residents can expect free comprehensive eye check-ups, cataract screenings, reading glasses, and children’s prescription glasses. Cataract surgeries…

A marriage in Mbarara has collapsed after barely three months following a bitter disagreement over religion, with the husband walking out after his wife flatly refused to leave her church and join his. The couple, whose names have been withheld, wed in a ceremony that family members described as joyful, with no signs of the trouble that was to come. But within weeks of settling into their new life together, the husband began pressing his wife to abandon her congregation and worship with him at his church. She refused. What started as a disagreement over Sunday mornings quickly grew into…

Forget the expensive creams and the cosmetic procedures. Looking younger than your age has less to do with what you buy and more to do with what you do every single day. Here are seven habits that actually work. Protect Your Skin from the Sun The sun is the single biggest reason people age faster than they should. Ultraviolet rays break down collagen, cause dark spots, and carve out wrinkles over time. Sunscreen is not a luxury item; it is a daily necessity. A wide-brimmed hat, a shaded spot and shorter stretches in direct sunlight will do more for your…

You have probably heard someone swear by a cup of warm lemon and honey water first thing in the morning. As it turns out, there is some truth behind the habit, though it comes with a few things worth knowing before you make it part of your routine. Your Throat Gets Some Relief If your throat has been feeling scratchy or you are dealing with congestion, warm water is already doing you a favour by loosening mucus and making it easier to clear your airways. Honey does something extra. It acts as a natural demulcent, meaning it coats the lining…

Two Ugandan women arrested on the Thai resort island of Koh Phangan last weekend have told police they were each earning as much as 500,000 baht a month, roughly Shs59 million, from offering sex services to foreign tourists, a figure that surpasses the total monthly pay package of a Member of Parliament back home. Janat Nakalema, 32, and Mariam Namatovu, 29, were apprehended on Sunday night at an unnumbered house in Village 2, tambon Koh Phangan, where a foreign customer was also present. They were taken to Koh Phangan police station and charged with assembling in a place of prostitution…

Steven Kaweesa, popularly known as “NUP Commander 001,” has publicly broken down in tears while recounting the devastating financial consequences of his failed bid for the Nansana Municipality parliamentary seat in Uganda’s 2026 general elections. Kaweesa, who also serves as LC1 Chairperson of Katooke Village in Nansana Municipality, made the remarks at a function attended by Nansana Resident District Commissioner Charles Lwanga. Those present, including the RDC himself, moved to console him as he struggled to speak. “My problems started when I was denied the NUP party card,” Kaweesa said. “I was forced to contest as an independent candidate, and…

Dr Sudhir Ruparelia has revealed sweeping plans to redevelop Kabira Country Club in Bukoto, setting the stage for one of Kampala’s most significant hospitality transformations in recent years. Sudhir shared digital designs showing what the upgraded facility will look like, and the contrast with today’s low-rise setup is striking. The proposed complex features tall glass-fronted towers, wide balconies and landscaped open spaces that blend city sophistication with resort-style comfort. The vision is to turn Kabira into a fully self-contained destination where guests and residents can live, shop, dine and unwind all in one place. When complete, the site is expected…

GULU — Police in Gulu City are investigating the death of a 52-year-old businesswoman who was found dead at her home on Sunday, with her husband pointing to mounting loan repayment pressure as a possible cause. Claire Nambooze was found at her home in Vanguard Cell, Laroo Pece Division, Gulu City at around 4:00pm on March 1, 2026. Her husband, Mr Christopher Oola, reported the incident to Gulu Central Police Station. Aswa West Regional Police Spokesperson Mr David Ongom Mudong confirmed the incident and said investigations are ongoing. “Police in Gulu City are investigating the circumstances under which Claire Nambooze,…