Author: Onion
Kyambogo University is mourning the death of a third-year student who was found dead in his hostel room on Wednesday, with the cause of death confirmed as an undetected heart condition. Kamugisha Brighton, a Bachelor of Textiles and Apparel Design student attached to Kulubya Hall, was found lifeless in his room. Police responded to the scene and transported his body to the City Mortuary for a post-mortem examination, which established that he died of Hypertrophic Heart Disease, a condition affecting the heart muscle that frequently goes undetected in young people. In a death announcement dated May 14, 2026, Dean of…
A 15-year-old primary school girl was found hanging from a mango tree outside her family home in Bukedea district on Thursday morning, hours after she was disciplined by her mother for coming home late. Mary Imongot, a primary six pupil at Kakori Primary School, was discovered by community members at around 6 am in Kakori village, Kabarwa sub-county. According to relatives, the events that led to her death began on Wednesday, May 13, when Imongot left home for the weekly market without telling her mother, Mary Ikiding, and did not return until late in the evening. At around 7 pm,…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has suspended on-street parking along major sections of Kampala Road and Jinja Road in a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving mobility within the city centre. In a public notice issued on May 13, 2026, KCCA announced that vehicle parking along Kampala and Jinja roads, stretching from the Entebbe Road junction to the Jinja Road and Yusuf Lule junction near Kitgum House, has officially been suspended with immediate effect. According to the authority, the decision was made to improve traffic flow, enhance safety for road users, and support better movement within Kampala’s…
Fresh drama has erupted inside the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) after angry mobilizers in Rukungiri accused Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture and Local People Peace Rugambwa of failing to pay them campaign allowances allegedly amounting to more than Shs200 million. The controversy has quickly turned into one of the most talked-about political stories in southwestern Uganda, with reports claiming Rugambwa has allegedly gone into hiding after furious mobilizers threatened protests and demanded immediate payment. According to the mobilizers, Rugambwa personally recruited them during the 2026 general election campaigns to conduct door-to-door mobilization for President Yoweri Museveni and other NRM…
Uganda’s political and social circles have been buzzing after reports emerged that Speaker of Parliament Anita Among acquired a brand new Rolls-Royce Cullinan reportedly worth about Shs3.4 billion. The ultra-luxury SUV has since become one of the most talked-about vehicles in the country, attracting both admiration and criticism across social media and political spaces. While many Ugandans have already seen photos of the luxury machine online, there are several fascinating details about the car that most people still do not know. The vehicle in question is believed to be a 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, one of the most expensive and prestigious…
Cancer rarely starts with loud, obvious symptoms. In many cases, the body gives small, quiet signals that are easy to ignore. Learning to notice these changes can help you act early and protect your health. One common sign is unexplained weight loss. If you are losing weight without changing your diet or activity, something may be wrong. Constant tiredness is another warning. If you feel drained even after resting well, your body could be under stress. Pay attention to pain that does not go away. It may begin as mild discomfort but slowly become part of your daily life. Your…
A Nigerian federal court has sentenced former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison after finding him guilty of stealing public funds worth approximately Shs478 billion (33.8 billion Nigerian naira) meant for electricity projects that millions of Nigerians have never benefited from. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja convicted Mamman on all 12 counts of fraud and money laundering brought against him by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission last week. The sentences, ranging from two to seven years on each count, will run consecutively, meaning Mamman will serve them one after another…
Amuru District Woman MP Lucy Akello became one of the talking points of the 12th Parliament’s swearing-in ceremony after she took her oath of office while holding a small statue of the Virgin Mary, a moment that has since gone viral on social media. Akello, who is serving her third term in Parliament after previously representing the constituency in the 10th and 11th Parliaments, was among 184 legislators sworn in on Wednesday, May 13, at Parliament House in Kampala. Dressed in a blue and silver-patterned gomesi like dress, she stood confidently before the official swearing-in backdrop, statue in hand, as…
Uganda’s Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs is getting a new home, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most significant government infrastructure projects the country has seen in years. The twin-tower complex rising above Mbuya Hill is now more than 75 per cent complete, with workers focused on the final stretch before handover. The project carries an estimated price tag of Shs94 billion. By May 2026, both towers had reached their fifth and final floor. Lead engineer Lt Col Robert Chabo says the team is now deep into interior finishing, fitting out technology systems, and wrapping up…
In every relationship, trust is like a quiet home fire. When it burns steadily, people feel safe, understood, and close. But sometimes, without a clear reason, you may start feeling that something has changed between you and your partner. It can be confusing and even painful, so it helps to look at the situation calmly instead of rushing to conclusions. One thing you might notice is increased secrecy. A partner who used to be open may suddenly become protective of their phone or personal space. They might step away to take calls, hide their screen, or become uneasy when you…