Edirisa Isabirye, 25, set fire on his house at Katende Triangle in Bugembe, Jinja City, killing his wife Mirabu Kakazi, 17.
Author: Nancy Atim
Nancy Atim is an award-winning Journalist. She's the publication's Sub-Regional Correspondent for Lango Sub-region based in Lira City.
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Hundreds benefit from free dental camp at Oyam district health centers
Many beneficiaries who received treatment expressed immense gratitude, sharing how the free dental services had changed their lives.
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Karuma Bridge closure extended
The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has extended the closure of the Karuma and Ayago bridges until Monday, March 17, 2025.
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Kiira regional CID office gets nissan double cabin for enhanced policing
Kiira Regional CID, SSP Dr. Monday Johnson Agaba, officially received the vehicle, registered as UP 7547 and white in color, on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Posted inEducation / Northern News
FICH’s workable plans to improve primary education in northern Uganda
Together, FICH and partners are focusing on tackling factors that hinder learning, particularly issues related to parents, teachers, and school management committees (SMCs).
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Karuma Bridge to be closed again for 21 days
The closure of Karuma Bridge may result in an increase in bus fares from Kampala to Lira-Gulu and other destinations.
Posted inNational
Pressure emerges on govt with potential UMEME buyout delays
The government decided to show UMEME an exit door and they must now dig deeper into “their pocket” to send the company out with a huge package.
Posted inSecurity
Policing Busoga: Kiira region leads in crime prevention
The intelligence report ranked Buyende district in the Busoga North region second, citing a significant decrease in combative crimes such as armed robberies and other organised crimes.
Posted inPeople
Victims of tear gas attacks during UPC rallies in Lango speak
Shortly after a round of entertainment with UPC songs, Obote encountered police’s action with tear gas.
Posted inPolitics
UPC appeals to police as mobilisation moves to Teso
According to UPC Spokesperson Arach Oyat Sharon, the ongoing mobilisation exercise is part of the party’s overall preparations for the 2025/2026 general elections.
Posted inEducation
Improving PLE in Dokolo
Mary Adongo, a parent, spoke of the need to stop the habit of pushing pupils to sit for PLE simply because they have reached P7.
Posted inSmart Farming
Dokolo receives shs139m to enhance climate smart agriculture
The Climate Smart Agriculture Transformation Project is expected to provide long-term economic and environmental benefits to the people of Dokolo district.