Author: Aijuka Peter
The people of Mbale City were left in shock after a Senior Four student was killed on Monday evening in what appears to be a case of school gang violence. The student, Sharik Wasike, was studying at Mbale High School. According to the police, he was stabbed by an unknown person who quickly ran away after the attack. The sad incident happened suddenly, and no one has been arrested yet. Police believe that this killing might be connected to ongoing rivalries between students from three schools in the area: Mbale High School, Nkoma Secondary School, and Mbale SS. These rivalries…
The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC), under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has announced plans to destroy more than 42,000 unclaimed passports, citing prolonged abandonment and logistical constraints in storage. The passports, valued at approximately Shs10.5 billion, have remained uncollected by applicants for months, despite several attempts by the directorate to reach out to their owners through SMS reminders. Speaking to journalists on Monday, Ministry of Internal Affairs spokesperson Mr. Simon Peter Mundeyi said this is not the first time the directorate is taking such action. He revealed that last year, over 62,000 passports worth Shs15.5 billion were…
According to sources close to the church, Father Mensah recently developed a romantic relationship with a woman named Abena.
Uganda Police have arrested Amani Jasteri, a 17-year-old male, in connection with the kidnapping of a two-and-a-half-year-old child. The minor was abducted last week, and the suspect demanded a ransom of UGX 30 million from the child’s family. Police Spokesperson ACP Rusoke Kituuma confirmed the arrest, noting that the operation was made possible through coordinated efforts between law enforcement and local informants. Jasteri was traced and captured as he attempted to cross the child into the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Our officers acted swiftly upon receiving intelligence about the suspect’s movements,” said Kituuma. “The child was safely rescued, and the…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has delivered a powerful message urging Africans to drop their dependency on foreign aid and take full charge of their development. While speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of new Cabinet and government officials in Kigali, Kagame condemned what he described as the dangerous and limiting “savior mentality” among African nations. “There are those who have given up—resigned to the idea that Rwandans, and Africans, are destined to remain poor, divided, and forever waiting for someone to come and save us,” Kagame remarked. He emphasized that international partnerships only become meaningful when African countries are already moving…
Betty Irumba, a 75-year-old widow and mother of three, showed incredible determination by earning a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Kampala International University (KIU). She graduated during the university’s 31st ceremony on July 26, 2025, at the Western Campus in Ishaka. Her achievement amazed the university community and many others because of her age and the challenges she faced. Betty comes from Hoima District. She worked with women’s organizations for most of her life, which made the Master’s in Public Health program very appealing to her. She already had a Higher Diploma from Kyambogo University and a bachelor’s degree…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has revealed it is conducting a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis on the potential replacement of low-denomination banknotes with coins. This development, which has been shared with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is part of a broader initiative by the central bank to enhance the efficiency of currency management in the country. In a statement, BoU noted that small-denomination notes, such as the Shs 1,000 and Shs 2,000, are subject to rapid wear and tear due to frequent handling in everyday transactions. The central bank says this high rate of degradation leads to substantial replacement costs…
The family of Police Constable Harrison Mugo is asking the Kenyan government for money and support to help them after his sad death. Mugo, who worked at Buruburu Police Station in Nairobi, died by suicide after a meeting with his bosses at the National Police Service (NPS). Mugo, who was 38 years old, had been very sad for three years since his son, Samuel, died in a car accident during a school trip to Nanyuki in 2022. The loss of his 12-year-old son broke his heart, and he struggled to cope. Judy Wambui, Mugo’s wife, said her husband was never…
Police have taken action after a video surfaced showing a man being publicly flogged by a school director. The incident, which took place at King James School of Nursing and Midwifery in Lira, has sparked outrage across the country. The video, lasting less than two minutes, shows the school director beating the man in front of many students. The beating occurred on February 22, 2025, and has now gone viral. The man, a clinical officer at Apac General Hospital, was allegedly involved in a romantic relationship with a female nursing student. According to reports, the woman had been sent to…
Relationships are meant to foster love, personal growth, and mutual support, creating a safe space for both partners to thrive. However, some relationships can become draining, toxic, or unfulfilling, leaving one or both partners feeling trapped. Recognizing when a relationship no longer serves your well-being is crucial to protecting your emotional health and reclaiming your time. Walking away from a harmful or stagnant relationship is not failure—it’s an act of self-respect. Below are seven critical signs that it may be time to reevaluate and potentially end a relationship, helping you decide whether to stay or move forward. Lack of Respect…