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Two senior Ngora District engineers and a fuel station manager appeared in court Tuesday after they were accused of stealing fuel worth more than UGX 35 million that was meant for district road works. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, charged Opio Stanslas Francis, the Acting District Engineer; Okello Samuel, Assistant Engineering Officer; and Oroni Herbert, Station Manager at Retta Solutions Uganda Limited. All three face counts of theft and conspiracy to defraud. The Ngora Grade One Magistrates Court remanded them until May 5, 2026. Police…
A Ugandan civil servant instructed his wife to bury him with a cash amount of 200 million Ugandan shillings (equivalent to $55,000). The money was meant to appease God for the deceased’s earthly sins. 52-year-old Charles Obong until his death was a senior personnel officer at the Ministry of Public Service for a decade (2006 – 2016). His son-in-law confirmed that his will stated that his wife should deposit a huge amount of money in his coffin. The money was to be given to God on the Day of Judgment as an offertory so that his sins could be forgiven.…
Some illnesses are very aggressive, and when they strike, they can progress quickly if a person does not get medical help in time. While they are not common for everyone, understanding them helps us know why sudden sickness should never be ignored. One serious condition is bacterial meningitis. It begins like a simple flu with fever and headache, but quickly becomes dangerous. A person may start avoiding light, feel very stiff in the neck, and become confused. In children especially, the change can happen fast, which is why doctors treat it as an emergency. Another is sepsis, which is what…
Uganda has unveiled plans for a major industrial expansion that could reshape its economic landscape, with the government allocating more than 1,200 acres of land in Kayunga District for the development of a new industrial city. The project, to be established in Lusenke, is part of a broader push to accelerate industrialization and attract foreign investment into the country. The initiative follows high-level engagements between the State Minister of Finance for Privatization and Investment, Evelyn Anite, and a delegation of Chinese investors led by Paul Zhang. Zhang, a key figure behind the Tian-Tang Mbale Industrial Park, has played a central…
Police in Greater Bushenyi are investigating a suspected murder. A prominent businessman was found burnt and dismembered at a lodge in Ishaka Division, Bushenyi District. The deceased has been identified as Abias Asiimwe. He was 57 years old. He was a businessman and resident of Kashenyi Ward. According to a police statement from Greater Bushenyi Regional Police Spokesperson SP Tayebwa Apollo, Asiimwe was last seen on April 18, 2026 at Kashenyi Trading Centre. He then went to a nearby lodge. He did not return home. This caused concern among family members. His relatives reported the disappearance to police at Kashenyi…
Police in Chipata arrested a Catholic priest in connection with a stolen Toyota Hilux valued at UGX 136,645,908. The vehicle went missing from Ukwimi Catholic Parish last year. Police have recovered the vehicle. The vehicle is a white Toyota Hilux with registration CAA 7255. It was reported stolen on April 30, 2025, after it disappeared from the church premises at Ukwimi while parked there. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the arrest to Diamond News. He stated that a traffic officer on duty at the Mwami road checkpoint acted on a tip-off and intercepted a white Hilux with…
The latest coming from Kalangala indicates that Hon Hellen Nakimuli the area Woman MP has died. National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders have confirmed that Nakimuli died after unsuccessful surgery Details loading…!
A man was found dead inside his vehicle on Friday afternoon after he became unresponsive while stuck in a heavy traffic jam in Kampala. The incident took place near La Grand Hotel. The driver was alone in a Toyota Mark X with registration number UBE 261F. He suddenly stopped responding as vehicles piled up around him and traffic came to a standstill. Eyewitnesses said other motorists soon grew worried when they saw the car remain completely stationary for what seemed like an unusually long time. Several people got out of their own vehicles and tried to help, but their efforts…
Marriage doesn’t usually fall apart in one big moment. It changes slowly, through small habits and repeated behaviors. When a husband starts losing interest, there is often a reason behind it. The good thing is that most of these issues can be fixed if noticed early. 1. Communication breaks down When real conversations disappear, distance grows. If talks become cold, forced, or only about problems, a husband may feel disconnected. Simple, honest communication keeps the relationship alive. 2. Feeling unappreciated No one likes to feel invisible. When his efforts are ignored or taken lightly, it can slowly drain his energy.…
Police in Wakiso District have arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged aggravated defilement of an eight-year-old girl, following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala, Moses Ssebagala was apprehended after being identified in the footage, which reportedly showed the incident involving a juvenile. “The suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody. He will be produced in court as investigations into the matter continue,” Kawala said. Ssebagala, a boda boda rider, is a resident of Mabombwe Village in Wakiso District. Police said the incident occurred on April…