Author: Aijuka Peter

They are no bigger than a fist, yet the kidneys are among the hardest working organs in the human body. Every day they filter waste from the blood, regulate fluids, and maintain the balance of minerals that keep the body functioning. When they begin to struggle, the body sends signals. The problem is that many people miss them or brush them aside until the damage is already done. Doctors and health experts point to eight signs that should prompt anyone to seek medical attention without delay. 1. Swelling When the kidneys are not clearing excess fluid as they should, it…

Four Mitooma District officials have been arrested for allegedly selling government jobs and extorting money from job applicants during ongoing local government recruitment exercises, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit has announced. The arrests were made on Thursday afternoon in a joint operation between the Anti-Corruption Unit and the Uganda Police Force in Mitooma District. Those arrested are Chief Administrative Officer Mrs. Nakityo Joanita, District Health Officer Mr. Mugisha Sadic, District Service Commission Chairperson Mr. Tugume Sam Karakuza, and Senior Education Officer Mr. Nabimanya Richard. Several other suspects are still at large. Investigations reveal that Nakityo repeatedly interfered with the functions…

Many people living with HIV do not know it. The virus can stay in the body for years without obvious symptoms, quietly weakening the immune system while a person goes about their daily life. By the time serious illness sets in, significant damage may already have been done. This is why recognising the early warning signs matters. Getting tested and starting treatment early can mean the difference between a long, healthy life and one cut short by a preventable condition. The Early Signs Are Easy to Miss In the early stages, HIV often feels like a bad flu. Fever, headaches,…

A woman who truly loves you doesn’t just say it—she shows it in the little and big things she does. Love is more than words; it’s about actions that make you feel valued, supported, and understood. Recognizing these signs can help you appreciate her and strengthen your relationship. First, she puts your happiness first. She notices when you’re down, listens to your worries, and celebrates your joys. She makes an effort to make your life a little easier and brighter every day. Second, she respects and trusts you. She values your opinions, communicates without judgment, and trusts you with honesty.…

A first-year student at the University of St. Joseph’s Mbarara was found dead in her rented room in the Katete suburb of Nyamitanga Division, with the university confirming she was killed by unknown assailants found locked inside her own house. Jackline Tumwebaze, 27, was enrolled in the university’s weekend Bachelor of Accounting and Finance program. A relative, Justus Tukamushaba, told authorities the family last spoke with her Monday morning. By Tuesday, both her mobile phones were off. When he went to check on her and found the house locked, he obtained a key, entered, and discovered her body after noticing…

Rauben Turyasingura, a self-proclaimed “bishop” at Serenity Foundation Ministries and a student at Cavendish University Uganda, will face trial in the High Court on charges of sodomising a 21-year-old barber during the Christmas holidays. The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa, on Tuesday committed Mr Turyasingura to the High Court after the prosecution presented committal papers indicating that investigations into the case were complete. According to a summary of evidence prepared by Chief State Attorney Joan Keko, the alleged victim, whose name has been withheld to protect him from further trauma, is a…

Fortunate Kyarikunda, a law enforcement officer attached to Rubanda Town Council in western Uganda, has been committed to civil prison after she failed to refund her former boyfriend Shs14 million he spent on her legal education in anticipation of their marriage. Rukungiri Grade One Magistrate Dinah Nekesa on Tuesday ordered that Ms Kyarikunda, a resident of Kiringa parish in Kanungu district, be held at Rukungiri Government Prison for a period not exceeding six months or until she fully settles the outstanding decree of Shs14,099,100. Ms Kyarikunda had been arrested from Rubanda Town earlier in the day while she was on…

A hernia develops when internal tissue pushes through a weakened section of the abdominal muscle wall, and while many people brush off the early warning signs, leaving the condition untreated can lead to life-threatening complications. The most obvious sign is a visible lump or bulge in the abdomen or groin area. The bulge typically becomes more noticeable when a person stands, coughs, or strains, and may flatten when they lie down. Alongside the bulge, many patients report a dull ache or pressure around the affected area, which tends to worsen during physical activity, lifting, or bending. Other symptoms include a…

Five people are dead and several others nursing injuries after a Mega Bus rammed into a stationary truck along the Gulu-Kampala highway in the early hours of Tuesday morning, in yet another tragedy on one of Uganda’s most dangerous roads. The bus, registration number UBQ 350T, had departed Gulu City at midnight loaded with 53 passengers and was heading to Kampala when it ploughed into a stationary Sino truck, registration number UBF 576B, at California Village in Bweyale Town Council, Kiryandongo District. The impact occurred at around 2:00 AM. Among those who perished were the bus conductor and a toddler.…

A security guard attached to Pinnacle Security Limited has died after shooting himself at the Bank of Africa branch in Fort Portal City on Tuesday evening, in what colleagues believe may have been triggered by personal troubles. Robert Tumusiime had just arrived for his evening shift at the bank when he stepped into a nearby room to change into his work uniform. Minutes later, a gunshot rang out. He was found with a bullet wound to the forehead. Mohammed Katusabe, an eyewitness who was in the adjacent room at the time, said he heard the shot at around 6:20 pm.…