Three Family Members Test Positive for Ebola in Uganda.
Health officials report three relatives of a nurse who died from Ebola last week have tested positive for the virus. The cases include his wife, child, and mother.
The deceased nurse worked at Mulago National Referral Hospital. His family lived in Mafubira Zone A, Northern Division of Jinja City.
After his death, his wife traveled to Jinja with one child. Officials found her Friday and confirmed she had Ebola. She left the child with the grandmother before starting treatment at Mulago Hospital.
The child developed a fever on Saturday. The grandmother first visited a local drug shop but was later rushed to Jinja Hospital as symptoms worsened. Both were moved to Mulago Hospital...
Uganda Plans Vaccine Trial to Combat Kampala Ebola Outbreak.
Health officials in Uganda are preparing to test a new vaccine after an Ebola case emerged in Kampala. The trial aims to protect people against the Sudan strain of the virus.
According to Pontiano Kaleebu, head of the Uganda Virus Research Institute, scientists will deploy over 2,000 doses of the candidate vaccine. The unlicensed vaccine requires quick regulatory approval.
The World Health Organization has provided 2,160 trial doses to support Uganda's response. Research teams have joined surveillance efforts as they await formal approvals.
No approved vaccines exist for the Sudan strain of Ebola, which killed a nurse at Kampala's main hospital last Wednesday. Officials...
Prison Officials Await Orders on Release of Opposition Leader Besigye.
Uganda's prison system will not free Dr. Kizza Besigye and other civilians from military court cases until they receive direction from the Attorney General.
The Supreme Court ruled last Friday to stop all civilian trials in military courts. Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo ordered these cases moved to civilian courts under the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Besigye and his co-defendants, Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya and Capt Denis Oola remained at Luzira prison Monday despite a scheduled court appearance. None of the accused appeared before the army court.
"The Supreme Court ruled on Friday. We await instructions for the next step," said prison spokesperson Frank...
Security Guard Kills Two Colleagues in Kampala Murder-Suicide.
A security guard shot two fellow guards dead before taking his own life at a Kampala business Thursday night, police reported.
The incident occurred at Shumuk Aluminium Ltd in Nakawa around 9:00 PM. Emmanuel Machugayi killed Ashraf Kakyebei and Stephen Owechi before turning the weapon on himself. All three worked for Ryayo Security Group Ltd.
Luke Owoyesigyire, deputy Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, said officers from Jinja Road Police Station arrived at the scene to investigate the shootings.
"Preliminary findings indicate that Machugayi Emmanuel accessed a firearm from a colleague and, without provocation, fatally shot two fellow security guards,"...
Death Toll Reaches 700 in Eastern Congo Fighting.
Recent assessments by the World Health Organization and United Nations reveal 700 deaths from M23 rebel attacks in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. The casualties occurred during battles between January 26-30, 2025, as rebels clashed with Congolese armed forces and militia groups.
The fighting resulted in M23 capturing Goma city. Among the dead were North Kivu's military governor, Major General Peter Cirimwami Nkuba, and 16 South African soldiers.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric reported 2,800 injuries alongside the fatalities. These numbers may rise as evaluations continue. Health facilities in Bulangu and Lushagala face severe operational challenges.
Local hospitals, backed by...
Museveni Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling on Military Trials of Civilians.
President Yoweri Museveni has issued a strong rebuke against Uganda's Supreme Court decision that declared the trial of civilians in military courts unconstitutional.
In a statement to Ugandans, Museveni began by highlighting recent positive developments in rural wealth creation programs across the Busoga and Lango regions. He then addressed the court ruling, expressing his disagreement with the decision regarding armed civilians in military court martial trials.
The president defended the military court system, stating it strengthens civilian judicial processes in protecting citizens from armed criminals. "If you are not a soldier, why do you arm yourself with...
Pastor's Viral Marriage Advice Sparks Social Media Conversation.
A candid discussion about intimacy in marriage has gained widespread attention after Pastor Jessica Kayanja of Miracle Centre Church in Lubaga addressed the topic during a couples' meeting. The video clip features the wife of Pastor Robert Kayanja speaking about marital expectations, particularly focusing on couples married for over a decade.
Her message highlighted how wives evolve beyond their initial roles. Modern wives often balance multiple responsibilities - from business partnerships and investments to motherhood and careers. These demanding roles can affect their ability to transition into intimate moments with their spouses.
Pastor Jessica addressed the...
Social Media Oversharing Raises Privacy and Safety Concerns.
A growing trend of extensive personal sharing on social media platforms has sparked debates about privacy and security risks. Users frequently post intimate details of their daily lives, from meals and family activities to financial indicators and relationship updates.
The practice extends beyond adults to include regular updates about children's lives—their schools, activities, and personal moments. As digital footprints remain permanent, this raises questions about consent and future implications.
WhatsApp statuses, Instagram posts, and Facebook updates often reveal detailed information about users' homes, travel plans, and lifestyle choices. These posts can potentially...
South African Beauty Queen Launches Disability Education Program.
Miss South Africa Mia le Roux has unveiled a new initiative to help people with disabilities gain education and job skills.
Le Roux, who became Miss SA in 2023, draws from personal experience. "I dedicated myself to being a voice for those who, like me, have experienced the challenges of being differently-abled and feeling excluded," she said.
The Mia Le Roux Movement seeks to support South Africa's estimated 4 million deaf citizens and raise awareness about various forms of social exclusion. "It became my mission to break barriers for all who are excluded, whether by ability, poverty, gender, or location," Le Roux explained.
The program partners with B4i Academy, a...
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