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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Two fatal shootings by security personnel shocked the Albertine region, highlighting concerns about excessive force. A Hoima police officer shot and killed a motorcycle rider after a traffic collision. The officer, Reuben Kwihangana, allegedly shot the victim, Mawala Mawejje, in the head...

Pope Francis traveled to Uganda in November 2015, becoming the third pontiff to visit the country. He arrived from Kenya and connected deeply with Ugandan people through his spiritual message. Crowds welcomed him warmly across the nation, celebrating his presence. The pope spoke at Namugongo...

A truck killed a Congolese teen at a refugee center. Lydia Mbakemiye stood among asylum seekers at the Nyakabande reception center when the vehicle struck her. The 16-year-old from North Kivu died instantly during midday registration. Witnesses saw people moving away from the UNHCR truck...

A 30-year-old fisherman died after a vicious crocodile attack on Lake Edward in Kasese district, Uganda. Andres Mumbere from Rwenjubu Ward was fishing on April 19 when the predator struck suddenly. Fellow fishermen heard his cry for help but couldn't reach him in time. Police recovered...

Pope Francis died peacefully at 7:35 am local time, ending his remarkable papacy. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the pontiff's passing, describing it as a moment of deep sorrow for Catholics worldwide. The 88-year-old spiritual leader was remembered for his profound compassion and unwavering...

Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political strategy, urging him to expand beyond Central Kenya's regional boundaries. Ngunjiri emphasized the importance of national inclusivity and warned against what he calls "Mlima politics" - a narrow...

Elon Musk plans to cut back his work with the government efficiency department after Tesla reported weak first-quarter results. The electric car company saw a 20% sales decline compared to last year, with profits falling over 70%. Musk stated he would reduce his time at the Department for...

President William Ruto delivered a powerful critique of the current global institutional framework during a keynote speech at Peking University in Beijing. He argued that post-war multilateral systems are fundamentally broken and no longer serve their intended purpose. Ruto specifically...

Kenyan authorities launched a comprehensive investigation into Mediheal Hospital's Fertility and Transplant Centre after receiving multiple reports of potential irregularities. The Transnational Organised Crime Unit will lead the probe, examining claims about organ transplant procedures in the...

A Russian drone strike killed nine workers and wounded at least 30 people Wednesday morning in Marhanets, a city located in south-central Ukraine. Serhiy Lysak, the regional leader of Dnipropetrovsk, reported that casualties continue to rise from the attack. The incident occurs as diplomatic...

St. Petersburg police have reported a decline in public swearing during the first three months of 2025. Over 9,000 residents faced fines for using obscene language in public places under Article 20.1 of the Administrative Offences Code. The violations are classified as petty hooliganism, with...