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Police have detained a key suspect in the gruesome murder of 18-year-old Bukenya Martin, authorities apprehended 41-year-old Musasizi Herbert in Gulu District following the February 14, 2026 valentines day incident. The catastrophe occurred approximately 8:00 PM in Mabanda Cell, Gombe Division, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District. Bukenya Martin, a student at Hillside Secondary School Matugga, lived…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) conducted a big cleanup exercise overnight on Kampala streets. Enforcement teams, aided by police, removed illegal kiosks and unplanned structures from streets and buildings across the city. The exercise followed a rigorous two-week ultimatum. Authorities ordered street sellers, unregistered boda boda riders, and taxis outside designated parks to evacuate by…
NRM Chief Mobiliser and Senior Presidential Advisor Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye firmly opposes any TikTok ban in Uganda. She pushes for open dialogue and wise regulation instead. Speaking at the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) in Kyambogo, Namyalo addressed rising worries. She acknowledges that TikTok sometimes distributes dangerous content and disinformation. Yet she firmly resists…
Former presidential candidate Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga fully supports the imprisonment of TikTokers who misuse social media platforms. He voices zero tolerance for nasty online behavior. The outspoken politician lately experienced tremendous reaction. Several TikTok creators, alongside musician King Saha, targeted him with severe verbal abuse. These incidents triggered his strong public opinion. In a forthright…
Karamoja police are actively looking for Michael Otyang a father in Napak District, he is accused of killing his three children in a horrifying arson attack. The event took place in Lorengechora Sub-county’s Lokeru Village. According to reports, Otyang trapped his kids inside a grass-thatched house and burned it down. According to eyewitnesses, he and…
Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) faces criticism for tardy payments to thousands of temporary poll workers and security personnel who assisted the 2026 national elections. Discrepancies in mobile money registration details prohibit several transactions. The EC now verifies claims in phases to fix the issue. The Commission hired nearly 10,000 temporary staff nationwide. Polling officials earned…
Opposition leader Bobi Wine, better known as Robert Kyagulanyi, provided worrying concerns concerning his family ’s safety after Uganda’s 2026 presidential election. Speaking at the Geneva Human Rights Conference 2026, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president explained why he has been mainly out of the public glare in Uganda. Security forces besieged his home soon…
Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, Uganda’s Minister of State for Gender and Culture, asks parents to forsake cultural practices that bring little benefit to children. She targets customs such as “visiting the bush” and “pulling” — activities taught by some traditional mentors known as Sengas. These conventions, she argues, fail to protect marriages or foster essential talents….
Abbas Byakagaba, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has removed Richard Ecega from his position as Kampala Metropolitan Area Police Commander. The decision comes as officials address escalating crime in Greater Kampala. Ecega was replaced by Ezekiel Emitu, who had previously served as commander of the Police Training School at Kabalye. Kampala Metropolitan Police Leadership…
Today, February 18, 2026, Christians around the world observe Ash Wednesday, the official start of the 40-day Lenten season. This holy day encourages believers to think, repent, and refresh their faith in front of Easter. On Ash Wednesday, worshipers are given ashes on their foreheads. The ashes represent repentance, sadness, and human mortality. They also…
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