Two former city officials face murder charges after a deadly garbage dump disaster killed 35 people. Dorothy Kisaka and David Luyimbazi will stand trial at the High Court for the August 10 tragedy at Kiteezi landfill. The court decided both leaders failed to prevent the catastrophic waste slide that crushed innocent victims. Government investigators found the pair ignored safety warnings about the dangerous dump site. Their negligence directly caused the massive collapse that destroyed homes and lives.
The Kiteezi landfill operated without proper permits for eleven years after its license expired in 2013. Environmental officials knew about the illegal operations but allowed the dump to keep running. The facility received over 450,000...
Doctor John Spire Kiggundu died from a heart attack on June 21 at just 48 years old. The medical community lost a hero who helped thousands of patients during his career. He was the brother of famous social critic Dr. Jim Spire Ssentongo. Both brothers became known as Dr. Spire around Uganda. Their father Joseph Spire Mutawonga gave them nearly identical names.
Kiggundu started Henrob clinic with his wife Dr. Bernadette Nakabazzi back in 2003. They named the medical facility after their two children Henry and Robert. The couple moved their small clinic to Zzana near their home in 2005. Kiggundu decided to leave hospital work and build his medical practice in 2010. He wanted to fill the healthcare gap around Kampala city.
The doctor...
Students at Katakwi Township primary school sit under mango trees for their daily lessons. The school has 1,824 children packed into just nine classrooms. Rain forces hundreds of pupils to miss classes when weather turns bad. Children from primary three and five study outside because there are no proper buildings. The school desperately needs 21 classrooms to house all its students properly.
The government school started back in 1979 when displaced families built it with two small rooms. Officials added seven more classrooms in 1986 but never expanded further. Primary one has 326 students crammed together during lessons. Primary three holds 323 pupils under cashew trees each day. Primary four teaches 397 children in overcrowded...
A suicide bomber attacked the main gate of Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy Tuesday morning. The blast killed several people and hurt others around 11:20 AM. Al-Shabaab terrorists carried out the deadly attack against the training school. Defense officials confirmed the bombing and sealed off the area immediately. Security forces started investigating the incident right after it happened.
Somali troops launched major strikes against Al-Shabaab camps across the country. Soldiers destroyed a terrorist base near Kurtun about 30 kilometers from Bardaale. The militants lost many fighters during the heavy fighting. Military forces captured weapons and supplies from the demolished camp. The operation cleared the area to protect local civilians...
Prison doctors say Abdul Noor Ssemujju lied about torture during his court appearance. The cop faces murder charges for killing prosecutor Joan Kagezi back in 2015. Ssemujju told the judge that guards beat him badly after his arrest. He claimed nobody gave him proper medical care except fellow prisoners who shared painkillers. The suspect said he never saw any real doctors during his time behind bars.
Court officials produced a medical report that contradicted his torture claims completely. The government lawyer said Ssemujju showed no physical signs of beatings or abuse. Prison medical officer Kajoba Charles Kimuli had examined the suspect properly according to official records. The prosecutor accused Ssemujju of trying to blackmail...
President Museveni told Wakiso crowds they need to pick NRM politicians for the next election. He said these leaders will fight harder for government money and projects that help local people. The president spoke at a big rally in Nabweru during his tour checking wealth creation programs. First Lady Janet Museveni joined him at the public meeting. He wants voters to choose MPs who will demand what belongs to their communities.
Earlier that day Museveni broke ground for a new road project worth 56 billion shillings. Chinese builders will finish the 12.7 kilometer highway connecting Bukasa and Kakiri areas. The president reminded people that NRM built most major roads around Kampala after taking power. He listed the Northern Bypass and...
Uganda's newest political party just rolled out its complete leadership team ahead of the 2026 elections. The People's Front for Freedom has four different groups running the show. Dr. Kizza Besigye leads the top group called the Council of Eminent Persons. The jailed politician gets a special title called "The Leader" instead of regular names like chairman or president. Ambassador Wasswa Bigirwa works as his deputy.
The Council of Eminent Persons makes all the major decisions for the party. Fifteen people sit on this powerful group that controls everything. Names like Chapaa Karuhanga and Wafula Oguttu appear on the member list. The council runs the party from the very top down to local levels. Each member brings different skills to...
America sent eight people back to South Sudan last Saturday. Seven of them came from other countries that officials refuse to name. One person actually belonged to South Sudan. The deportation happened through normal government channels that both countries follow.
South Sudan's foreign ministry announced the arrivals on Tuesday. The deportees landed at Juba International Airport after their long flight from America. Local authorities took charge of all eight people right away. Officials are checking their backgrounds and making sure they stay safe. The process follows South Sudan's laws and international rules.
This deportation brings back memories of April's messy situation. America tried to send a man from Congo to South Sudan...
President Museveni kicked off construction for a major new road project at Bukasa Catholic Church. The First Lady Janet Museveni joined him for the big ceremony. Chinese builders from CICO will construct the 12.7 kilometer highway for 56 billion shillings. The dual carriageway will take 18 months to finish and measure 18 meters wide. Workers have completed just over 4 percent of the project after starting in May.
The President told crowds that good roads mean nothing without money at home. He pushed his wealth creation plan to help families earn more cash. Museveni said government jobs cannot support everyone and factories must create work opportunities. The leader stressed that building industries will boost Uganda's economy and add...
