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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…
A wedding reception in Mbarara came to an abrupt halt on Saturday after service providers locked down the venue over unpaid bills, leaving guests with no food, no music, and nowhere to sit. Family and friends who had gathered at Asamar County Resort to celebrate Raymond Nyakojo, from Nyakasenyi in Bihanda, and his new wife Maxencia Namanya found the reception tents sealed off with tape when they arrived. Chairs stood empty, decorations remained untouched, and photography crews waited with nothing to shoot. The decoration team and other service providers had stopped all operations after the outstanding balance grew too large…
A Ugandan mother is desperately appealing for public help after a thief stole a suitcase containing the body of her five-month-old daughter, leaving her unable to bury her child. Kimuli Jjumba, 40, had just been discharged from Mulago Hospital following the death of her infant daughter, Paulina Namigade. With no money to arrange proper transportation, she placed the baby’s body in a newly purchased suitcase and boarded a commuter taxi, hoping to reach her village to give her daughter a dignified burial. The situation took a devastating turn mid-journey when Jjumba briefly stepped off the taxi to load airtime onto…
A family is grieving the loss of Mwiche Margaret Kaona, a second year university student whose death has stunned her peers and sparked widespread concern online. According to a close friend and classmate, Margaret had appeared well and in good spirits shortly before her death.The friend explained that they had sat for an examination together just a day earlier, noting that she showed no visible signs of distress at the time. Margaret, who was pursuing a law degree at Mulungushi University, was later found dead in circumstances that remain unclear. Reports indicate that her death may have been linked to…
A 26-year-old man has been arrested following a daring daylight attempt to steal a Ghana Police Service armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market in the Ashanti Region, police have confirmed. Ebenezer Frimpong was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, after allegedly jumping into the driver’s seat of the unattended armoured vehicle and speeding off, triggering a high-speed chase that lasted about 30 minutes. According to a police situational report, the incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. near Nkawie Market in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality. Lance Corporal Joshua Denkyi of the Formed Police Unit (FPU) had parked the vehicle, registration…
Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a 47-year-old Ugandan woman at Bandaranaike International Airport after intercepting a major cocaine smuggling attempt, officials announced. The suspect arrived on Qatar Airways flight QR664, which had traveled from Uganda through Doha before landing in Sri Lanka. She was singled out for inspection upon arrival based on intelligence information and risk profiling by customs officers. During the search, officers discovered 21 cocaine capsules that had been concealed in her clothing. The capsules weighed a combined 274 grams and carry an estimated street value of approximately Rs. 12.33 million(around ugx493,687,832 million). Authorities also suspect the woman…