A forensic chemist faced tough questions Monday during the Molly Katanga murder trial. Defense lawyers attacked Dr Jaffar Kisitu about how he handled evidence. They pointed out missing signatures on paperwork meant to track sample movement. The defense team questioned who actually did the testing since another name appeared as the analyst. Dr Kisitu explained he supervised the work as team leader.
Lawyer McDosman Kabega called the report contradictory because it claimed gunshot residue was found on all items but also said none appeared on Molly Katanga's right hand. The defense noted wrong dates in the report, saying November 13, 2023, was listed as Thursday when that date never existed. They suggested the report came from copying old...
Kasese district maintains its strong opposition stance as Uganda heads toward the 2026 elections. The area faces uncertain times, with people switching between political parties. Former opposition leader Winnie Kiiza believes opposition power remains alive there. The region makes different choices than most places in Uganda. It shows a fighting spirit dating back many years.
Since 2001, Dr Kizza Besigye won hearts in Kasese until he stepped back from running for president in 2021. Bobi Wine gained 45 percent of local votes that year, with President Museveni barely ahead at 48 percent. People remember broken promises about an airport, mines, a salt factory, a farming cooperative, and water projects. These issues keep the opposition...
Joseph Kabuleta has attacked Uganda's new malaria vaccine program, claiming it might harm children. He shared an 11-minute video telling parents to keep children away from vaccination efforts. The former presidential candidate says health workers will force vaccines on kids under five. He alleges the ministry plans compound visits to inject children with what he calls a dangerous vaccine. Mr Kabuleta wants families to avoid these shots at all costs.
He claimed Kenya stopped using the vaccine early, and Ghana only continued after demanding manufacturers accept liability. According to him, the vaccine works just 30 percent of the time before protection disappears. He mentioned a researcher who supposedly found the vaccine increases...
Uganda marked a high point as Dr Matthias Magoola from Dei Biopharma won the 2025 Pharma Ratna Universe Award in India. The ceremony took place on April 20 at the Taj Skyline hotel. Ms Olivia Kemigisa accepted the prize for Dr Magoola. Award judges praised him as someone who started with nothing but made Africa proud through his work. They noted he runs the largest pharmaceutical company in Africa with plans to end malaria across the continent.
Hitesh Upreti, CEO at Dei Biopharma, said the award shows global respect for African excellence. The company makes essential medicines at its facility near Kampala. President Museveni promised government help during an April 13 meeting at State House. He plans to speed up laws helping Uganda...
The Vatican says Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday morning outside St Peter's Basilica. The funeral starts at 10 a.m. local time for the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide. According to Cardinal Kevin Farrell, he died peacefully on Easter Monday morning. His papacy became known for humility and speaking up for people with little power.
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re will lead the funeral mass as Dean of the College of Cardinals. He'll offer the Final Commendation at the ceremony's end before the Pope's body goes to St Mary Major Basilica for burial. The public can view the Pope's body at St Peter's Basilica starting Wednesday. He'll lie near the Altar of Confession, dressed in red papal clothes and wearing a...
Uganda's top prosecutor just took back charges against police officer Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana. The charges dealt with human trafficking.
The case ended Tuesday when state attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo gave the court papers saying they would stop the case. Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha ordered all of Arinaitwe's things returned to him. His passport should come back from another court. He will also receive his bail money of 2 million shillings.
The court said his police gun with 15 bullets must go back to Crime Intelligence. Prosecutors told the court last week they could not find any witnesses for their case against Arinaitwe. The judge gave them time to look, but they decided to drop everything.
Court papers said Arinaitwe brought a...
Lux School faces tragedy after two students were killed during Easter break. Police arrested suspects connected to the brutal murders of two young girls. The school's illegal dormitory and security lapses came under immediate scrutiny.
Investigators found that the attackers broke into the dormitory, killed the girls, and burned their bodies. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shocking crime.
Rachel Mbabazi faces a court arrest order after dodging a massive loan repayment. She borrowed cash from a company years ago and used her house as backup for the money. Courts told her to pay back the loan with extra charges after she missed payments.
The unpaid debt ballooned from 150 million to 450 million shillings over time. Bailiffs are hunting for Mbabazi and want to collect what she owes.
A suspended police commander died after being found inside a septic tank at his home. Senior Superintendent Julius Ahimbisibwe was discovered with a red rope around his head and neck early on Easter Monday. He had been under suspension since March after allegedly shooting his ex-wife during a domestic dispute.
Police are investigating whether the death was suicide. Sources suggest Ahimbisibwe struggled with alcoholism and depression after his suspension. Psychological experts highlight the mental health challenges faced by law enforcement officers.
Authorities are exploring multiple possibilities, noting similar past cases involving bodies found in septic tanks. The death adds to growing concerns about suicide rates among police...
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