#Uganda news News

National News

Police Launch Manhunt After Female Officer Attacked and Gun Stolen in Omoro Barracks

  Police in Omoro District have launched intensive investigations after unknown armed assailants attacked a female officer at Lalogi Police Barracks and fled with a police firearm loaded with

National News

Speaker Anita Among Reflects on Journey From Housemaid to Parliament

  Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has opened up about her rise from humble beginnings to one of Uganda’s top offices, describing herself as a lifelong hustler. “All my l

National News

Museveni Sworn In for His 7th Term as President of Uganda Amid Pomp at Kololo

  President-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for another five-year term on Monday in a ceremony marked by joy, pomp, and excitement at Kololo Independence Grounds. Electoral Commis

National News

Barugahara Balaam Praises Lillian Aber, Cites Support for Museveni and Muhoozi

  State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi has thanked the people of Kitgum District for returning Lillian Aber to Parliament, calling her a “brilliant and

National News

Museveni Recalls Obote Era, Amin Coup in Message to NRM MPs

  President Yoweri Museveni has recalled decades of Uganda’s political history, saying many Ugandans had disagreements with former President Milton Obote since 1962 but later began worki

Entertainment

Former Mega FM Presenter Lacambel W'Ogena Hospitalized Again

  Former Mega FM veteran presenter Oryema Johny Baptist, commonly known as Lacambel W'Ogena, is currently admitted at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor. According to reports, Lacambel was

Shocking

BREAKING: Kilak North MP Dr Gilbert Olanya Loses Mother After Illness

  As Uganda prepares for H.E. President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony tomorrow, Kilak North MP Hon. Dr. Gilbert Olanya’s mother, Acan Cerina, has died after a long illness. He

National News

Man Arrested in Kitgum for Killing Friend Over Roasted Rat Meat

  Police in Kitgum have detained a man over the death of his friend, following a quarrel about a missing roasted rat. According to a police source, the suspect confronted the victim after n

National News

Police Officer Akera Harriet Finally Buried in Nwoya After Fatal Stabbing in Gulu

  Police officer Akera Harriet, who was stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Gulu City, has been buried at her family home in Purongo Town Council, Nwoya District. Harriet, 23, tragically l

Business and Technology

School Gardens That Feed a Nation: BetterLife's Education Initiative Puts Food First

  There is something deeply transformative about a child planting a seed. It is an act of faith, a commitment to tending something over time, of being present for a process that cannot be rush

Shocking

Gulu SS Bus Crash kills 1, leaving 17 students critically injured in Kigumba

  A head-on collision between a Gulu Secondary School bus and a Fuso truck in Kigumba killed at least one person and injured 17 students Thursday morning.  The bus was carrying student

Shocking

Police Arrest Woman Accused of Forcing Stepson to Swallow 46 Needles

  A 45-year-old woman from Mitooma has sparked mixed reactions after being arrested by police for allegedly forcing her 8-year-old stepson to swallow dozens of sewing needles.   J

National News

Two Arrested After Aggravated Robbery, Sexual Assault in Gulu City

  Police in Gulu East Division have arrested two men following an aggravated robbery and sexual assault in Cubu A&B Cell, Laroo-Pece Division, on 4 May 2026. According to police, the in

National News

Armed Robbers Shoot Security Guard, Steal Rifle at Gulu Petrol Station

  Three unknown gunmen shot a security guard and robbed him of his rifle during an aggravated robbery and attempted murder at LT Energy petrol station in Laliya Trading Centre, Gulu City, on T

National News

Police Hunt Two Armed Suspects Over Aggravated Robbery in Gulu City

  Police in Gulu West Policing Division are hunting two unknown armed assailants over an aggravated robbery reported on Friday, 2 May 2026, at about 9:30 p.m. on For God Cemetery Road in Barde

Shocking

Lira NRM Chairman ‘Biggie’ Dies After Heart Attack During Man City vs Everton EPL Clash

  Ebong Joe, commonly known as Biggie and chairman of the NRM Veterans League for Lira City, has died. He reportedly suffered a heart attack while watching the Everton vs Manchester City En

Hot

Rivalry Turns Violent. Bosmic Otim Attacks KD Kristo Hammer, Leaves Him With Broken Legs

  Musician-turned-politician Lucky Bosmic Otim allegedly attacked fellow artiste KD Kristo Hammer, leaving him with both legs broken. KD Kristo has been hospitalized. The attack came a day

Shocking

Nile Star Bus-Lorry Crash in Nwoya Leaves 6 dead, 14 Hospitalized

  Six people were killed and 14 others admitted to hospital after a collision involving a Nile Star Bus and a fish lorry in Purongo Town Council, Nwoya District, early Monday morning. The a

National News

Love Turns Tragic: 19-Year-Old Student Stabbed to Death by Boyfriend

  A 19-year-old student, Miriam Acam, died after she was stabbed on Saturday evening in Ocaapa Central Ward, Ocaapa Town Council, police said. The incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. Acam,

National News

Okello Christopher Sentenced to Death Over Ggaba Kindergarten Murders

  The High Court has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum, a Ugandan-American national, to death for the murder of four toddlers at a daycare centre in Ggaba. Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha

sports

Minister Ogwang Breaks Ground for Pece Stadium Upgrade Ahead of AFCON 2027

  State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang on Friday 1st May, 2026 presided over the handover and groundbreaking ceremony for the rehabilitation of Pece War Memorial Stadium. The redevelopmen

National News

Security Guard Arrested for killing Girlfriend at Shine Petrol Station, Gulu City

  Police are holding a 37-year-old security guard accused of beating his girlfriend to death with a rifle butt at Shine Petrol Station in Layibi on Tuesday night. The suspect, Okonye Albert

Just in

Laliya Traders Give UEDCL 48 Hours To End 2-Week Total Blackout

  Residents and business owners in Laliya Trading Centre, Laroo Pece Division, are demanding urgent action from UEDCL after enduring a total power blackout for nearly two weeks. In a letter

Shocking

One dead, five rescued after floods swept them in Agagi stream in Gulu District

  A 54-year-old woman drowned and five others were rescued after a flooded stream swept a group of market vendors in Awach Sub-county, Gulu District, on Monday evening. The deceased has bee

Politics

Hon Odonga Otto Ordered to cough Shs 22M to Komakech Over 2021 Election Case

  The High Court in Agago has ordered former Aruu County MP Samuel Odonga-Otto to pay more than 22 million shillings to MP Christopher Komakech and the Electoral Commission. This follows a

Just in

Man Dies After Mob Beating in Gulu Over Alleged Turkey Theft

  Police in Gulu City are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man who was beaten by a mob in Bardege-Layibi Division after he was allegedly caught stealing turkeys.   The dec

Just in

Dokolo Police Detective Dies in Barracks Room, Probe Starts

  A police detective was found dead in his barracks room at Dokolo Central Police Station, triggering investigations into the cause of death. The officer, Detective Police Constable Galandi

National News

Okello Christopher Onyum Tells Court He Was Forced to Confess by CID Officer

  Okello Christopher Onyum, the suspect in the murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Daycare Development Centre, told court his earlier confession was made under duress.   Appearing be

Shocking

Love Turns Tragic: Policewoman Stabbed to Death by Boyfriend in Gulu City after domestic dispute

  A police officer attached to Namukosi Police Station in Mityana District was stabbed to death Wednesday afternoon in Gulu City following a meeting with her boyfriend.   PC Akera

National News

Gulu East Police Net Four Notorious Youths, Seize Drugs and Pangas in Dwol Cell Raid

  Police in Aswa West Region arrested four suspects on Tuesday morning during an intelligence-led operation targeting youth gangs in Dwol Cell, Laliya Ward, Gulu East Division.  

Just in

Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Disrupt Murder Suspect Okello’s Trial at Ggaba Community Church

  The trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the suspect in the murder of four toddlers, was thrown into disarray this afternoon after heavy rain and strong winds tore through the venue at Ggaba C

Just in

NWSC: Gulu City Faces Water Cuts After Speeding Car Damages Main Pipeline

  National Water and Sewerage Corporation confirmed on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, that Gulu City faces water supply interruptions after a speeding vehicle rammed and vandalized a section of the K

National News

Bishop MacLeod Ochola II to Receive NUFA Honorary Award for Peacebuilding, Storytelling

  The Northern Uganda Filmmakers Association will honour Bishop Emeritus MacLeod Baker Ochola II of Kitgum Diocese at this year’s 2nd Edition of the Northern Uganda Film Awards. Accor

Politics

Hon Norbert Mao’s Wife Under Fire Over ‘Acholi Are Lazy’ Remarks

  Hon. Norbert Mao’s wife, Beatrice Mao, came under fire over her remarks that ‘Acholi people are lazy,’ triggering strong criticism from the Acholi community. Beatrice re

National News

Two dies after truck plunges into River Aswa in Pader District

  Two people, a driver and a turn man, have been killed after the truck they were traveling in plunged into River Aswa in Pader District. The heavily loaded truck was reportedly traveling f

Shocking

Shocking! Mob kills cattle theft suspect at Dokolo police station

  Police in the North Kyoga Region are investigating a mob killing that occurred at Amwoma sub-county police station in Dokolo district on Tuesday. The incident happened on April 15, 2026,

Just in

18-Year-Old Fisherman Drowns in Lake Kyoga as Boat Capsizes in Strong Winds

  An 18-year-old fisherman drowned in Lake Kyoga late Sunday night after strong winds swamped his boat, police have confirmed. The body of Ogwal Bruno has not yet been recovered, and search ef

Just in

Thief Steals Suitcase Containing 5-Month-Old’s Body as Mother Travels for Burial

  A 40-year-old woman from Nansana Municipality has been left in shock after a thief stole a bag containing the body of her five-month-old baby as she traveled home for burial. Kimuli Jjumb

National News

Archbishop Odama's vehicle knocked dead mobile money operator near Lacor

  Retired Archbishop John Baptist Odama's vehicle reportedly lost control and crashed into a young boy operating a mobile money stall near Kati Kati Lacor. According to eyewitnesses, th

National News

Fuel Tanker Crashes into River Nile at Karuma Bridge, Police launched search

  A fuel truck travelling to Gulu lost control at Karuma bridge on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, plunging into the River Nile.  The Albertine North Region's marine experts have launche

National News

Charcoal Burner Brutally Killed in Elephant Attack in Murchison Falls Park

  A 45-year-old charcoal burner was brutally killed by an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park.  He had entered the protected area to burn charcoal when the attack occurred, accor

Hot

Speakership Battle: NRM retreat erupts in heated exchange between Mao and Anita Among

  A heated exchange between Hon Norbert Mao and Speaker Anita Annet Among has dominated headlines at the NRM retreat in Kyankwanzi.  The NRM's week-long retreat in Kyankwanzi began

National News

Ggaba Daycare Toddlers killer committed to the High Court for trial, Justice awaits

  Christopher Okello Onyum, the 39-year-old suspect in the brutal murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, has been committed to the High Court for trial. 

National News

UPC's Jimmy Akena fires shot at Gen Muhoozi: 'Stop This Nonsense'

  Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Party President Jimmy Akena Obote has told Gen Muhoozi to "stop this nonsense" while addressing both opposition MPs and civil society at presenta

National News

Mao Urges 12th Parliament to Embrace Crucial Role in Uganda's Future

  Norbert Mao emphasized the significance of the 12th Parliament in Uganda's history, stating that the ongoing retreat aims to equip incoming members with a sense of responsibility, as the

National News

Woman Dies in Gulu Domestic Dispute: Husband, Co-Wife on the Run

  Police in Gulu District are investigating a suspected murder following a domestic dispute that left a 34-year-old woman dead. Amono Nasiline was found dead at her home after a fight with her

Politics

Joseph Kony's Brutal Legacy: Lord's Resistance Army's Dark History

  Joseph Kony (born September 1961) is a Ugandan militant and warlord who founded the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), designated as a terrorist group by the United Nations Peacekeepers. A

National News

Man attacks Daycare school, kills 4 pupils in Broad Daylight in Kampala

  Police in Kampala have arrested unidentified man who attacked a school in Kampala and killed four pupils. The incident happened at Ggaba Early Childhood Day Care Centre Makindye Division,

National News

Police warn students planning to visit their family against stranger danger this easter

  The Aswa West Police Spokesperson ASP David Ongom Mudong has cautioned students planning to visit for Easter holidays to avoid taking free lifts from strangers and instead use recognized pub

X