Cargo train kills pedestrian in Jinja
The train, with four wagons loaded with coils, collided with a pedestrian identified as Habiba Nabirye, who was walking on the railway line.
Lango war claimants plan demonstration as Museveni expects delegation for talks
Rose Achola, a coordinator from Ogur in Lira district, stated that the demonstration is intended to show the government that Ministers Obua, Aceng, and MP Julius Acon have deeply interfered in the compensation matter.
Dokolo CAO firmly demands action amid the ongoing strike for fair teacher salaries
Recently, the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) ordered teachers in government institutions never to enter classrooms until the government addresses the issues of salary disparities.
Dokolo businesswomen intercepted over shoe theft in Soroti
The two suspects, identified as Holiver Nakago, 32, and her friend, only identified as Vicky, had been stealing from Jesus Care Enterprise located at Dubai market, Liverpool road.
Lightning kills 18-year-old girl in Kaberamaido
Willy Otima, the LC1 chairperson of Awimon village, said lightning with heavy rain struck around 8 pm and killed Jenifer Ayugi, 18.
China’s exporter adapts to new economic realities as Canton fair highlights shift
As emerging markets continue to rise, the fair is poised to play an even greater role in advancing trade cooperation and fostering mutual benefit in an evolving global economy.
Centenary Bank donates 10 garbage bins to Amolatar district
The District Environment Officer, Molly Ayo, welcomed the waste bins, noting that it follows a request made to the bank to support waste management efforts, especially in urban areas.
Local governments urged: “Accelerate 2026/27 budgets”
Addressing these concerns, MoFPED’s Assistant Commissioner for Budget Policy and Evaluation, Joseph Oloo Majanga, noted that the consultations were designed to capture local perspectives before the finalisation of the 2026/27 budget.
Jinja police dismiss the AC theft story
On Tuesday, September 16, false and misleading information began to circulate on social media alleging that the AC unit at the station had been stolen.
NRM CEC’s trust in Dr. Tanga Odoi begins to dwindle
The sidelining of Dr. Tanga Odoi marks a rare public rebuke of the long-serving NRM Electoral Commission boss, whose role has been questioned in several internal contests.
Dokolo LC1 chairperson dies in a Monday road crash
Bosco Elweru was a community person who was actively involved in various development initiatives.
Nine in ten girls are forced into early marriage in Palabek Refugee Settlement
Locaun James, the Refugee Welfare Committee II of Zone 5, B, said poverty is the main driver, noting that families dependent on dwindling humanitarian aid often see marriage as a way to reduce the burden of feeding and educating daughters.