Defeated NRM woman MP for Hoima City, Mugenyi, asks court to nullify opponent’s victory
The incumbent and NRM candidate lost to Nyakato Asinansi who crossed from Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to the Patriotic Front for Freedom (PFF).
Suspected ordnance explosion kills 3 children in Lamwo
The deceased aged 12, 13 and 14, were all pupils of Unity Primary School in Lamwo district.
Adjumani councillors clashed over ‘rushed’ district service commission reappointments
The council speaker had to direct the committee responsible for the matter to review the report and clarify the details before bringing it back for consideration.
Broken street lights raise security concerns in Kitgum municipality
A local shopkeeper in Kitgum town, Sarah Akello, said poor lighting has affected some businesses.
Kole: Husband who assaulted wife dies on Women’s Day
The police have informed the relatives of the deceased and are appealing for calm while the investigation is ongoing.
“Remain focused on future aspirations” – Jane Frances Acilo encourages Atapara SS girls
Jane Frances Acilo commemorated International Women’s Day with students of Atapara Secondary School in Kamdini sub-county, Oyam District, where she encouraged girl students to stay focused.
New cultural vandalism in Uganda
This agricultural homogenisation represents not merely biodiversity loss but cultural annihilation.
Amolatar district sets women’s day commemoration for March 18: What Alemere SS girls say
The global theme for the 2026 IWD commemoration is “Give to Gain.”
From presence to power: Building the table we deserve
We must act now – women must claim their voices and roles in this transition. If we do not, we risk building an energy future as unequal as in the past.
Lira regional hospital records 8,400 annual deliveries as new fistula ward opens
The expansion drastically eases pressure on the hospital, increasing the gynaecology ward’s capacity from just 10 beds to 45.
Madi community accuses UPDF of fueling Zoka land conflict with Acholi settlers
The community is also raising concerns about the sale of land in the area, which they say is worsening the conflict.
Police arrest two murder suspects of a woman in Kakumiro
The suspects have been identified as Jordan Kibuka, 25, and Semata, also known as Kidewalime, 23.