Author: Onion
A bizarre scene said to have unfolded on a busy street has left residents talking, after a pastor who set out to cast out a “spirit of madness” from a mentally ill man allegedly ended up losing his own composure in the process. According to accounts circulating on social media, the pastor approached the man, who is known locally for wandering the area and showing signs of mental illness, and began praying loudly over him. Witnesses say he laid hands on the man’s head and pressed on with the prayers even as the man grew agitated and tried to pull…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has published the shortlist of candidates selected for the next stage of its 2026 nationwide recruitment exercise after completing the online application process. Thousands of applicants from districts across the country have been shortlisted for positions in both the regular forces and the professional specialized wing. Those whose names appear on the shortlist have been invited to attend the physical recruitment exercise, which will be conducted in their respective districts between July 20 and August 1, 2026. According to the UPDF, the recruitment drive is intended to enlist both ordinary recruits and professionals with…
What began as days of fear, sleepless nights, and desperate prayers has ended in overwhelming relief for a family in Juja, Kiambu County, after their missing teenage daughter was found safe. Patience Wambui Gitau, a Form Three student at St. Teresa Gatura Girls High School, had disappeared under circumstances that remain unclear, leaving her family and the local community gripped by anxiety. Her sudden disappearance triggered an emotional search as relatives, friends, and well-wishers joined hands in the hope of finding her. Throughout the ordeal, Wambui’s mother, Eunice Wanyoike, made heartfelt appeals to the public, pleading with anyone who had…
An anti-corruption operation in Iraq reportedly seized $57 million in cash, 27 kilograms of pure gold, and gold-plated underwear from the home of MP Hind Al-Abbasi. The operation resulted in the arrest of 47 suspects, including MPs and bureaucrats, and the investigation is said to be ongoing and expanding. A startling claim has emerged as part of a corruption investigation in Iraq. According to the claim, $57 million in cash and 27 kilograms of pure gold were seized during a search of the home of MP Hind Al-Abbasi. It was also reported that gold underwear was also found in the…
A Ugandan traditional healer has reportedly been admitted to hospital after falling seriously ill just days after sharing a video in which he was seen desecrating a Bible. The incident, which has sparked widespread reactions on social media, involved the healer recording himself tearing pages from a Bible and using them to wipe his backside. In the same video, he allegedly tied the Bible to a wooden cross before repeatedly striking it. The footage quickly spread across various social media platforms, drawing criticism from many users who described the acts as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith. Others called…
Love rarely begins with money or flashy promises. More often, it grows through small, genuine actions repeated over time. While every woman has her own preferences, there are qualities that many appreciate. If your goal is a healthy relationship, focus on becoming the kind of man who inspires trust, comfort, and respect. Be yourself from the very beginning. Trying too hard to impress or pretending to be someone else may work briefly, but the truth eventually comes out. Authenticity creates a stronger and more meaningful connection. Learn to communicate well. Speak honestly, but also listen with full attention. When a…
The Ugandan government has confirmed that at least three of its citizens have been killed in South Africa following a wave of anti-migrant violence that has spread across multiple provinces. The announcement was made by acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Haruna Kasolo during the arrival of the first group of 273 evacuees at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday night. The returnees were flown in on a Uganda Airlines chartered evacuation flight. Kasolo said the government was saddened by the deaths and had already started procedures to bring back the bodies of the deceased for burial in Uganda. He identified one…
Police in Moroto have launched a manhunt for the driver of a trailer belonging to Yaobai Cement Factory following a road crash that claimed the life of a police officer along the Moroto-Soroti Road. The fatal accident happened on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m. near the entrance to Yaobai Cement Factory in Nadunget Sub-county. According to Mt. Moroto Regional Police spokesperson Mike Longole, the deceased has been identified as Police Constable Isaac Ogira, who was attached to the Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Moroto Zonal Headquarters. Longole said Ogira was riding a Yamaha YBR motorcycle, registration number…
Police have arrested four suspects in Lira City after an operation that uncovered a machine allegedly used to manufacture counterfeit United States dollars and fake currency valued at about $9 million (approximately Shs33.7 billion). The operation was carried out in Lira City, where officers recovered the suspected counterfeiting machine along with counterfeit US dollar notes and several vehicle logbooks believed to be linked to the ongoing investigation. According to North Kyoga Regional Police spokesperson Jimmy Patrick Okema, the machine was discovered inside the bedroom of a woman identified only as Sandra, a resident of Ireda Shamda Cell in Lira City…
Thousands of teachers employed by the government will begin earning higher salaries from July 2026 after the Ministry of Public Service unveiled a new salary structure aimed at improving pay across the education sector. The revised salaries, announced by Minister of Public Service Gen. Katumba Wamala, will benefit several categories of teachers, including primary school teachers, graduate arts teachers, primary school headteachers and arts-based secondary school headteachers. While presenting the government’s latest salary review, Gen. Katumba described the teachers’ pay rise as one of the most significant highlights of the latest public service salary enhancement programme. Primary school teachers holding…