Author: Onion
A Local Council One court in Muyina-Busine Village, Kisinga Sub-county in Kasese District, has ordered a 50-year-old man to pay a fine of three goats after he reportedly admitted to engaging in an inappropriate relationship with his daughter-in-law during a village hearing. The LC I Chairperson of Muyina-Busine Village, Mr. Zalimon Kananga, identified the man as Mr. Zalimon Mulengu, a resident of Bughema Village in the same sub-county. According to Mr. Kananga, the accused initially denied the allegations when the matter was brought before the council. However, a recorded audio presented during the hearing allegedly captured him speaking to his…
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is mourning the loss of one of its most recognizable residents after a 28-year-old male chimpanzee, Asega, died from a severe head injury sustained at the sanctuary. In a statement released on Thursday, sanctuary management confirmed that Asega was found unconscious inside the chimpanzees’ sleeping facility on Wednesday. Despite efforts to assess the situation, the chimpanzee was pronounced dead. A preliminary post-mortem examination found that Asega died from blunt force trauma to the head, resulting in sudden death. According to the sanctuary, the incident is believed to have occurred during the chimpanzees’ normal morning routine. At…
Uganda has announced an ambitious plan to develop up to 20 international airports across the country, but the reality on the ground tells a more mixed story. While a few projects are progressing steadily, others remain under construction or are still at the planning and funding stage. As of 2026, only a handful show visible progress. Kabalega International Airport, Hoima: Nearly complete Kabalega International Airport in Hoima is the most advanced of all the ongoing projects. According to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), construction reached about 97 percent completion following a board inspection in February 2026. Remaining works are…
For many Ugandans, the National ID is simply a document used when opening a bank account, registering a SIM card, or proving one’s identity. However, the card has become much more important in recent years as government services continue to move into the digital age. Today, the National Identification Number (NIN) is connected to a growing number of services that affect daily life, from travel and taxation to education and property ownership. Here are ten important ways your National ID can be used that many people may not know about. Travel to Some East African Countries Without a Passport Ugandans…
For years, Ugandans have known Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as the country’s First Son. However, in 2017, a little-known man from Bulenga made headlines after publicly declaring that he too was a biological son of the President. The man, Benon Karebere, then aged 40, appeared on Radio Simba and shared a story that quickly attracted national attention. Karebere insisted that he was not merely making a claim but was convinced that President Museveni was his father. At the time, Karebere said he had spent years trying to gain recognition from the President and his family. He explained that…
The long-running uncertainty surrounding the biological children of legendary Ugandan Kadongo Kamu musician Paul Kafeero has finally been resolved after DNA tests confirmed that only four out of 25 claimants are his biological children. The results were officially released on Thursday at the Uganda Police Headquarters in Naguru by officials from the Government Analytical Laboratory and the Uganda Police Forensic Services Laboratory. The DNA verification process was conducted following a court order that authorized the exhumation of Kafeero’s remains. Samples obtained from the late singer’s body were compared with those of individuals who had claimed to be his children. According…
The Uganda Ministry of Health has released a new public awareness message dismissing growing misconceptions about Ebola transmission, warning the public that the virus cannot be contracted through eating pork or other commonly consumed meats when properly handled and cooked. The message, which has been widely circulated through posters and public health campaigns, aims to address misinformation that has continued to spread in some communities, especially during disease outbreaks. In the campaign, the Ministry clearly states that Ebola is not transmitted through eating pork, emphasizing that the disease spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, not through properly prepared…
A religious crusade in Nigeria ended in tragedy after a woman accused of witchcraft was attacked by a mob, turning what began as a peaceful gathering into a scene of chaos and violence. According to local accounts, the incident unfolded during a Christian prayer event that had drawn a large crowd from surrounding communities. Tensions escalated after unverified accusations were made against a woman in attendance, alleging she was involved in witchcraft practices. What began as shouting and confrontation quickly spiraled out of control as parts of the crowd turned violent. The woman was reportedly assaulted by members of the…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has successfully intercepted a large shipment of used computer equipment that was being smuggled into the country through illegal border routes in Malaba. The operation was carried out on June 19, 2026, after enforcement officers received intelligence indicating that a group of individuals had stockpiled used computers on the Kenyan side of the border and planned to move them into Uganda without following customs procedures. Acting on the tip-off, URA’s Malaba enforcement team launched a surveillance operation along the Malaba-Koitangiro Road. Officers closely monitored suspected movements while working with informants who tracked vehicles believed to…
The Electoral Commission has officially announced Idah Nabayiga of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as the newly elected Woman Member of Parliament for Kalangala District. The declaration followed the conclusion of the voting exercise, vote counting, and tallying process conducted across the district. Kalangala District Returning Officer Ronald Agaba confirmed the results and declared Nabayiga the winner in accordance with Uganda’s electoral laws. According to the Electoral Commission, the by-election was carried out under the established legal and electoral framework, with polling activities completed successfully across the district. Following the announcement of the final results, the Commission congratulated Nabayiga on…