A mother lost both of her young children when an electrical storm claimed their lives inside their home in Pader district on Saturday evening. Lightning struck the grass-roofed dwelling in Alipan East village around 6 p.m., instantly killing Emily Amaro-rwot, age 3, and Jacob Omara, age 8, who had ducked inside moments earlier to escape the downpour. Dorcus Adokorach, 25, said she was outdoors when the strike occurred. The bolt sparked flames that consumed four sacks of maize, two sacks of beans, household items and 500,000 shillings the divorced mother had saved from farm sales.
Local councillor Charles Komakech called the deaths tragic and noted that similar strikes have killed more than three residents and five livestock since 2021...
Military personnel killed Christian Asuman Muganzi during a Tuesday afternoon raid at his spiritual compound in Kakuka Parish after authorities identified him as the coordinator behind attacks on government installations across the Rwenzori region. Deputy Resident District Commissioner Kaliruga Albert said forces cornered Muganzi at 12:30 p.m. when he refused to surrender at the site where he had been sheltering.
Intelligence assessments describe how the traditional healer from Sindila Sub-county converted his practice into a training center where he gathered recruits from Bundibugyo and Kagadi under false renovation claims. Muganzi conducted ceremonies and distributed protective objects meant to prepare followers for battle. On...
Uganda's president has pledged expanded anti-poverty programs and infrastructure improvements while campaigning for reelection in Ngora District, where he urged continued backing for his National Resistance Movement party. Yoweri Museveni addressed supporters on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, promising an additional 15 million shillings for each parish under the Parish Development Model if voters support his 2026 bid. The longtime leader highlighted peace restoration during 1980s insurgencies when he commanded forces near Nyero Rocks against rebel movements. He said his government would establish new funds targeting fishermen, clergy, cultural organizations and unemployed university graduates.
Museveni cited progress across multiple...
Military authorities plan to enlist 600 community defense members across six western districts between Nov. 10 and Nov. 15 as part of expanded security operations near the border with Congo. Defense spokesman Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye announced on Nov. 4, 2025, that Kabarole, Kamwenge, Bunyangabo, Kasese, Bundibugyo, and Ntoroko will each supply 100 recruits for the Local Defence Personnel program. The initiative follows recent clashes where armed groups attacked government installations in the Rwenzori area.
Candidates must be Ugandan nationals between the ages of 18 and 25 who hold valid identity documents and have completed at least secondary school through fourth year. Residents of participating districts need endorsement letters...
School administrators across Kabarole District and Fort Portal Tourism City are pressing government officials to station military personnel at educational facilities following the weekend violence that left multiple people dead. Armed attackers struck police and army sites in Kasese, Bundibugyo and Fort Portal on Saturday, killing at least 20 assailants along with one soldier and one civilian woman while authorities detained more than 35 suspects.
State Minister for Local Government Victoria Businge Rusoke organized an emergency security conference at district offices in Kitumba, where educators from public and private institutions met with defense agencies and local officials. Rev. Balinda Richardson from Nyakasura School said recent...
Opposition Leader Joel Ssenyonyi has alleged that four parliamentary commissioners collected an additional 300 million shillings each through the legislature's savings cooperative several weeks ago, bringing fresh attention to lawmakers' compensation practices. Ssenyonyi said Mathias Mpuuga, Solomon Silwany, Esther Afoyochan, and Prossy Akampulira Mbabazi received the funds, which he claims were routed through financial channels designed to obscure documentation. The opposition figure said the distribution was meant to support campaign activities.
Parliament's communications director, Chris Obore, rejected the accusations and asked Ssenyonyi to provide proof. Obore stated that government money moves only through official financial...
Uganda's military graduated 69 naval personnel who finished their maritime training program at a facility in Wakiso District. The Marine Brigade ceremony recognized one officer and 68 enlisted members who spent four months learning water-based combat operations at the school in Kalangalo.
Brig. Gen. Michael Nyarwa told the new mariners they had transformed from recruits into professionals prepared for duty through persistence and cooperation. The Marine Brigade commander said participants acquired abilities in watercraft operation, tactical planning, emergency medical care and legal frameworks governing naval activities. Training began on June 30, 2025 and covered swimming proficiency, survival techniques for water emergencies and...
Uganda has achieved significant milestones in expanding digital access and connectivity throughout the nation, according to the country's telecom regulator. Nyombi Thembo, who leads the Uganda Communications Commission as executive director, told attendees at a Kampala conference on Monday that policy objectives are being converted into real improvements for citizens seeking internet and mobile services. The sector recorded 34.6 million people using mobile money platforms, 16.5 million subscriptions for wireless internet access, and better frequency allocation that has lowered costs while improving service quality.
Government efforts through the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund have brought connectivity to...
A leaked government document blames unapproved construction projects and weak enforcement for catastrophic flooding that struck downtown Kampala last month, while Uganda's engineering oversight body has issued stark warnings about ongoing drainage work that could trigger disaster if technical protocols are bypassed. The confidential Kampala Capital City Authority assessment from Oct. 3, 2025, connects flood damage to unauthorized buildings over vital waterways, alleging that structures owned by Ham Enterprises were put up without official permits along the Nakivubo and Jugula drainage routes. Downpours on Oct. 6 and Oct. 31 submerged the central business district, St. Balikuddembe Market and the New Taxi Park, destroying property valued...
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