Author: Onion
A former Catholic sister who attracted widespread attention after her dismissal from a religious congregation has revealed that she has received more than 80 marriage proposals in just two months. Kinse Shako Annastasia, a former member of the Congregation of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangels Sisters (MOPHAS) in Nigeria, said the proposals began pouring in after she left convent life and became active on social media. Despite the overwhelming interest, Annastasia said she has rejected every proposal, insisting that she is not prepared to rush into marriage. “So far I have declined over 80 marriage proposals,” she said…
Five people have been killed and 28 others injured following a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a truck transporting beverages in Iringa Region, central Tanzania. The crash involved a bus belonging to Shabiby Company, which was travelling from Dodoma to Mbeya, and a truck carrying soft drinks. Authorities said the collision occurred after the truck reportedly lost control while descending a steep section of road in the Tanangozi area. Officials at Iringa Regional Referral Hospital confirmed receiving 28 injured passengers as well as the bodies of five people who died in the accident. Dr Alfred Mwakalebela, a medical…
Pregnant women in Bugiri District are skipping antenatal care services because they lack basic clothing, including underwear and maternity wear, local leaders and residents have said. The situation is increasingly being linked to poverty, stigma, and fear of humiliation at health facilities. Officials warn that the trend is pushing expectant mothers toward Traditional Birth Attendants, undermining efforts to improve safe motherhood services in the district. Bugiri District Secretary for Health and Education, Ms Martha Namboozo, raised the concern during an event introducing Early Years Count Uganda, a non-governmental organisation focused on maternal and child welfare. She said some women avoid…
A resident of Mukono District has petitioned police and the Resident State Attorney in Iganga over allegations that one of his testicles was removed during surgery without his informed consent. The complainant, Isabirye Simon, says he underwent an operation at Testimonies Medical Centre in Iganga under the care of Dr. Johnson Bamudaziza. He later discovered that one of his testicles had been removed during the procedure, prompting him to seek legal redress. In petitions dated April 11 and April 20, 2026, Isabirye claims the incident has caused him physical, emotional, and psychological distress. He also raises concerns over what he…
BBS Terefayina journalist and Parliament correspondent Joseph Sseruwooza died in the early hours of Friday after suffering a heart attack that was initially mistaken for an ulcer-related condition, according to accounts from a close friend and colleague. New details surrounding his final hours indicate that Sseruwooza first complained of severe chest pain on Thursday morning. Believing he was suffering from stomach ulcers, he informed colleague Rafat Musoke that he was unwell and asked him to stand in for him on the morning programme. According to Musoke, Sseruwooza’s condition worsened as the day progressed. After the programme, Musoke received a call…
Uganda has secured €155.99 million (about Shs650 billion) from the African Development Bank Group to support the modernization of Arua Airport, a major infrastructure project expected to transform the facility into a regional aviation hub. The funding, approved under the first phase of the Uganda Airports Development Programme, will be used to upgrade Arua Airport to international standards, improving regional connectivity and unlocking new opportunities for trade, tourism, and economic growth in the West Nile region. Situated about 450 kilometres from Kampala, Arua Airport serves as a strategic gateway to northwestern Uganda and neighboring countries including South Sudan and the…
Nine people, including two children, were killed and 26 others injured on Tuesday morning after a passenger bus collided with a freight train at a railway crossing in southern Zimbabwe, authorities have confirmed. The fatal crash occurred along Mbizi Road in Triangle, Chiredzi District, when a bus operated by Makuku Bus Services and traveling from Chikombedzi to Masvingo was struck by an oncoming goods train at a rail-level crossing. According to Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, the victims included seven adults and two minors. The injured passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, while emergency responders worked at…
A Shs1.5 billion initiative is helping Kyabirwa Surgical Center and four other hospitals expand access to mesh-based hernia surgery, improve patient safety, and reduce one of the region’s most common unmet surgical needs. For many patients arriving at Kyabirwa Surgical Center, a hernia is not simply a medical diagnosis. It is months or years of discomfort. A farmer who can no longer dig. A trader struggling to lift merchandise. A father unable to perform the physical work his family depends on. In Busoga and much of rural Uganda, untreated hernias remain one of the most common surgical conditions affecting working-age…
Police in Mityana District are investigating the death of a woman who is suspected to have died from carbon monoxide suffocation while cooking inside her home. The deceased, identified as a resident of Mityana, was reportedly found unconscious after spending time preparing a meal using a charcoal stove in a poorly ventilated room. Efforts to save her life were unsuccessful. According to preliminary reports, the woman is believed to have inhaled dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, a toxic gas produced when charcoal, firewood, or other fuels burn in enclosed spaces with inadequate ventilation. Residents who discovered the victim raised an…
A couple returning home in the early hours of the morning narrowly survived a violent robbery after they were ambushed by a group of armed men in a terrifying incident captured on CCTV cameras. The attack occurred at around 2 a.m. in Kigwanya Zone, Nabbingo Parish, Kyengera Town Council in Wakiso District, where the victims were reportedly walking home from work when they encountered a gang of about seven men armed with pangas. Footage from security cameras shows the couple being confronted by the attackers before the situation quickly turned violent. The woman attempted to flee after realizing they were…