Author: Onion
Shock and grief have engulfed the family, colleagues and friends of a deputy principal from Bungoma County after he died under mysterious circumstances shortly after attending a school event in Webuye. Caleb Wekesa Nakhisa, the deputy principal of St Cecilia Misikhu Girls Secondary School, was pronounced dead on arrival at Webuye Sub-County Hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning. Authorities have since launched investigations, with police treating the incident as a suspected murder case. According to a police report recorded at Webuye Police Station under OB No. 02/24/05/2026 at 3am, the teacher had spent the evening in the company…
Residents of Kabete were left in shock after a newborn baby was reportedly discovered buried alive in a farm, covered in blood but still breathing when rescuers arrived. The disturbing incident, which has sparked outrage and emotional reactions online, happened earlier today after locals noticed something unusual in the area and moved closer to investigate. According to reports circulating on social media, the infant had been partially buried in the soil and appeared badly injured when found. Witnesses say the baby was quickly rescued by residents before being rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite the horrifying…
The Inspectorate of Government has arrested Ms Atim Mega, a Senior Agricultural Engineer working with Apac District Local Government, over allegations that she used forged documents to secure her government job. According to the Inspectorate, Atim appeared at the IGG regional office in Lira on Monday where she recorded a statement before investigators. She is expected to be arraigned before court in Apac District on May 26, 2026. Investigators say the case stems from Atim’s application for the position of Senior Agricultural Engineer in May 2024. She was later appointed to the post after reportedly presenting documents showing previous work…
A football celebration in Kampala turned deadly on Saturday evening after an argument between rival fans reportedly ended in murder following Arsenal’s Premier League title victory. According to police, the incident happened on May 24 at around 6:30 p.m. in Bakuli, a suburb within Kampala Central Division. The deceased, identified only as Denis, was a 34-year-old boda boda rider and a known Arsenal supporter. Police say Denis allegedly got into a heated argument with a man identified as Musiramu, who is said to be a Manchester United fan, as Arsenal supporters across Uganda celebrated the club’s 2025/26 Premier League triumph…
Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has officially been declared Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament after securing a massive victory in Monday’s election held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. Chief Justice Flavian Zeija announced the results after the final tally, confirming that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate had won the seat with 441 votes in a secret ballot conducted in the presence of President Yoweri Museveni. “I therefore declare Hon Oboth, who has obtained the highest number of votes cast, as the Speaker of the 12th Parliament,” Zeija said shortly after counting ended. Oboth-Oboth, who previously served as Defence Minister, defeated…
Three people have died and four others were rushed to hospital after a vehicle hit an elephant crossing the road along the boundary of Murchison Falls National Park on Sunday evening. The Uganda Wildlife Authority confirmed the accident took place on the Karuma to Pakwach road on the night of May 24. The vehicle, registration number UA 20121AA, struck the elephant as it crossed the road. The impact proved fatal for three of those on board. Police transported the four survivors to Kiryandongo Hospital for treatment. The bodies of the three who died were taken to Anaka Hospital. The names…
What was supposed to be a joyful homecoming for Kevin Mworia from Mikinduri in Meru County reportedly turned into heartbreak after he returned from Saudi Arabia and allegedly discovered that the money he had spent years sending home had not been used as planned. Kevin is said to have worked in Saudi Arabia for three years under difficult conditions, hoping to build a better future for himself back in Kenya. According to family sources, he consistently sent money to his father with clear instructions to build him a decent house before his return. Reports claim the total amount he sent…
Kenya’s National Police Service (NPS) has defended its decision to discontinue 18 pregnant female recruits from the National Police College in Kiganjo following growing criticism and heated debate online. In a statement released on Friday, May 9, police dismissed claims circulating on social media suggesting that some of the recruits became pregnant while undergoing training at the college. “We wish to state categorically, and for the record, that no female recruit conceived while at the National Police College,” part of the statement issued by police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga read. The service insisted that strict discipline and supervision are maintained throughout…
A viral TikTok confession has sparked massive online reactions after a young Nigerian man openly admitted to a shocking situation involving three tenants in his father’s compound. In the video, the man who chose to remain anonymous while speaking to a content creator, revealed that he was romantically involved with the daughters of three different tenants at the same time. According to him, none of the young women knew about the others, and the relationships continued for a while before things took an unexpected turn. He claimed that each of the relationships developed quickly, and before long, all three girls…
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced that tour operators and their clients will be allowed to reschedule gorilla trekking permits at no additional cost, following growing concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a notice dated May 20th, 2026, and signed by Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi, UWA acknowledged the increasing volume of rescheduling requests it has received from tour operators, attributing them to the Ebola situation in the DRC and the heightened health surveillance measures that have since been put in place across Uganda. However, UWA has made clear that rescheduling…