Police speak as 20 pupils die in Kapchorwa’s Chekwatit bus crash
This is another fatal road traffic crash in less than fourteen days on Ugandan roads following the first deadliest in Bobi town council, Omoro district, on July 7.
Son, obsessed with marijuana, kills mother, 49, in Apac
The suspect reportedly informed investigators that he attacked his mother because she frequently abused him and allegedly chased away his wife, leaving him without a family.
Drought leaves nearly 35,000 households facing food insecurity in Lamwo
Local report identifies every sub-county and town council in Lamwo as having been affected, highlighting the widespread nature of the crisis.
When the rains fail, the goats thrive in Amolatar
In Amolatar, Samsom Odic, an accountant living in the area is leading on the front of livestock farming, turning his attention to effectively balancing the ledger of nature by venturing into goat breeding.
African Medicines Agency and Medicines for Africa join forces to protect patients
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that patients’ safety is at the centre of Africa’s medicines agenda.
Oyam’s new CAO Alex Majembe: His initial demands after taking office
The former CAO of Oyam, Kitutu Fredrick Herbert, has been transferred to Kwania district.
Lamwo’s mid-August deadline for completion of Padibe–Mucwini road rehabilitation
Lamwo district continues to invest in the rehabilitation and maintenance of community access roads to support agriculture, trade and service delivery.
Amolatar: 72 nominated on D1 in Agikdak for local council elections
The day one (D1) exercise sets the stage for the elections of LC1 chairperson and women council leaders.
Hoima police to auction unclaimed motorcycles, cars and tv sets
In May 2026, Hoima CPS issued a notice to the public seeking responses to claim ownership of impounded automobiles, including cars and motorcycles.
Padibe East Seed SS nears completion with shs600m released for final phase
According to the district leadership, the completion of Padibe East Seed Secondary School is expected to ease pressure on existing secondary schools.
Healthier food policies: Uganda unveils front-of-pack food warning initiative
Health advocates emphasised that clear front-of-pack warning labels have been successfully implemented in several countries,
Men in yellow shirts arrested over cattle restocking fraud in Lamwo
Security investigators are now working to establish the full extent of the alleged scam, identify other victims, trace any additional suspects and recover the money reportedly obtained from complainants.