Author: Aijuka Peter
A pastor was among two people who lost their lives, and four others were seriously injured, in a head-on crash between a Toyota Passo and a heavy truck on Sunday morning along the Gayaza–Zirobwe Road, according to police. The accident happened near Magigye, opposite Hummer’s Bar and Green, in Kasangati Division, Wakiso District. Witnesses explained that the Toyota Passo, registration UBK 115G, was moving from Gayaza to Zirobwe when it left its lane and collided with the oncoming truck, registration UBQ 253B. Others, however, believed the truck driver lost control before the impact, leaving the Passo driver with no chance…
Eggs are among the healthiest and most affordable sources of protein. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. However, while eggs are good for your body, the way you combine them with other foods can make a huge difference to your health. Certain combinations may cause discomfort, slow digestion, or even trigger health problems in the long run. One of the worst pairings is eggs and milk. Many people think drinking milk after eating eggs is healthy, but this can cause bloating, indigestion, and discomfort. Both foods are high in protein, and combining them makes it harder for…
Many people do not realize how much healing power is hidden in everyday kitchen ingredients like onion, ginger, and garlic. When you combine them, they create a strong natural remedy that supports the body in many ways. Drinking a cup of this mixture every day is an easy and affordable way to strengthen your health, fight diseases, and even manage long-term conditions. 1. Boosts Immunity Onions, ginger, and garlic are full of antioxidants and compounds that fight bacteria, viruses, and inflammation. Garlic has allicin, which is known to make the immune system stronger. Ginger has gingerol, which lowers inflammation, and…
Mandela National Stadium, better known as Namboole, has officially been closed to allow a big upgrade that will expand its size and improve its facilities before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. The stadium, which currently holds just over 40,000 fans, will be expanded to seat 60,000. The project will also include a new hotel, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a bigger VIP section for visiting presidents, and a closed roof. During the construction, no football matches will be played at the venue. This is the second phase of Namboole’s redevelopment, part of preparations for AFCON 2027. Uganda will host…
Lawmakers from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have agreed to a plan to divide Tororo District into three separate districts and upgrade Tororo Municipality into a city. They also approved the creation of Bughendera District out of Bundibugyo, saying the changes will help improve services and reduce ethnic tensions. The announcement was made by Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua on September 12, 2025, at Parliament. He said the resolutions followed a meeting earlier that day at State House, Entebbe. Obua explained that the caucus agreed to support the creation of Mukuju District, Mulanda District, Kisoko District, and Tororo City…
Divorce is one of the most sensitive issues in marriage, and many people ask whether the Bible allows it. The Bible teaches that marriage is meant to be a lifelong union, but it also recognises that some situations make it impossible or harmful to stay together. In these cases, divorce is allowed. 1. Sexual immorality In Matthew 19:9, Jesus teaches that unfaithfulness in marriage is a valid reason for divorce. Breaking trust through sexual sin damages the foundation of marriage, and the betrayed partner is not forced to remain. 2. Abandonment by a non-believing spouse In 1 Corinthians 7:15, Paul…
The contest for Kawempe South is growing tense after aspiring Member of Parliament Hon. Fatia Nakamya launched a strong attack on Hajat Madina Nsereko Ntale, the NRM flag bearer. Nakamya accused her rival of creating deep divisions and “frustrated and divided beyond repair” within the ruling party. At a heated press conference, Nakamya said Madina’s leadership has turned the NRM into a battlefield instead of a unifying force. “Hajat Madina is determined to make President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni lose heavily in Kawempe South. Instead of bringing members together, she has made them fight each other,” she told reporters. Nakamya, who…
The Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Beatrice Akello, has directed the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to arrest and investigate several officials in Kumi District over allegations of abuse of office, unlawful recruitment, and mismanagement of public funds. The order was issued on Wednesday during her monitoring visit to government projects in the district. One of the officials named was Miriam Aguti, the Human Resource Officer of Kumi Municipality. She is accused of recruiting workers without clearance from the district service commission, engaging in nepotism by hiring her husband, later promoting him, and unlawfully increasing his salary. Akello said Aguti…
Apple has officially released the iPhone 17 lineup, and excitement has spread across the world, including Uganda. The new models, unveiled in September 2025, include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. With faster processors, improved cameras, and new designs, they are among the most powerful smartphones Apple has ever built. But for Ugandan buyers, the most pressing question is the price. When Apple announced the iPhone 17 in the United States and Europe, the base model started at about 799 dollars. The slimmer iPhone 17 Air was priced closer to 999 dollars.…
Kericho, Kenya – Shock and disbelief swept through Kericho County after a 32-year-old man who had been declared dead suddenly woke up inside a mortuary, only to die later on his way to another hospital. The man, Peter Kiplangat Kigen, collapsed at his home and was rushed to Kapkatet Hospital. Doctors there said he had died, and his body was quickly taken to the mortuary. When mortuary attendants began preparing his body for embalming, one of them made a cut on his right leg to inject formalin. To everyone’s shock, Kigen cried out in pain and moved. Staff immediately stopped…