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Okello Onyum sentenced to death over murder of four children in Kampala daycare attack

Christopher Okello Onyum, a 39-year-old Ugandan-born American, has been sentenced to death after a High Court in Kampala found him guilty of murdering four toddlers in a shocking attack at a daycare centre in Ggaba earlier this year. The judgment was delivered on Thursday at Ggaba Community Church, where the High Court had been conducting mobile sessions close to the crime scene in Makindye…

Violent Clash in Adjumani: LC V Candidate Attacked, Robbed of Nearly 1M Shillings

Adjumani, October 21, 2025 – A violent incident rocked Adjumani Town on October 19, 2025, when Muzee Ben, a supporter of Anyama Ben, an independent LC V candidate, was allegedly attacked and robbed by a group of rival supporters. The incident, registered at Adjumani Central Police Station (CPS) under reference ADJSD 37/19/10/2025, occurred at approximately 5:25 PM in the heart of the…

Fatal Road Crash Along Kampala-Gulu Highway Claims 63 Lives

Kampala, Uganda | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:07 AM EAT A devastating road crash near Kitaleba Village, along the Kampala-Gulu Highway, has claimed the lives of 63 people and left several others injured as of this morning. The tragic incident, which occurred at 12:15 am today, involved a head-on collision between two buses and a subsequent chain reaction that saw multiple vehicles…

Daylight Nursery and Primary School Dedicates Candidates Amid PLE Preparations in Lira

Lira City, October 18, 2025 – In a heartfelt dedication prayer ceremony brimming with hope and resolve, Day Light Nursery and Primary School in Boroboro, Lira City East Division, rallied its Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) candidates and their families today. The event, held on October 18, 2025, served as both a spiritual send-off and a clarion call for academic excellence, community support,…

Minister Mao Accuses Dr. Besigye of Stalling Treason Trial with Courtroom Tactics

October 16, 2025 – Kampala, Uganda Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has pointed fingers at former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Dr. Kizza Besigye, blaming him for the prolonged delay in his high-profile treason trial. Speaking at the launch of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Strategic Plan 2025-2030 in Kampala on Thursday, Mao…

Grieving Youths in Adjumani Dump Decomposing Body at Suspect's Family Home in Revenge Act

October 13, 2025 – In a chilling display of communal rage and unresolved grief, a group of distraught youths in Adjumani District, northern Uganda, exhumed the body of a recently buried man and abandoned it at the doorstep of a suspect’s family home. The brazen act, which has sparked fears of escalating tribal tensions, is now under intense police scrutiny as authorities scramble to restore calm…

SSP Josephine Angucia Returns as West Nile Region Police Spokesperson After Advanced Leadership Training

Arua, Uganda – October 8, 2025 In a heartening development for law enforcement and community relations in Uganda’s West Nile Region, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Josephine Angucia has resumed her role as Public Relations Officer (PRO) at the Regional Police Headquarters in Arua. Angucia, a familiar and respected figure in regional policing, shared the news in a warm address to her…

Arua City Boxing Club Unveils Ambitious Plans to Expand Sports Across West Nile

Arua, Uganda – October 2, 2025 In a vibrant press conference held at the Boxing Club Center in Niva Cell, Prison Ward, Central Division, Arua City, the Arua City Boxing Club announced bold plans to expand sports initiatives across the West Nile region. The event brought together key stakeholders, including the founder of Anda Boxing Club in Kampala, Andama Daku, Arua City Sports Officer Lika…

Over 200 Clan Leaders Trained in Land and Indigenous Seed Preservation in Apac District

In a vibrant push to safeguard cultural heritage and promote sustainable land use, the Land and Equity Movement in Uganda (LEMU) successfully trained over 200 clan leaders in Apac District. The training, held at Cegere Sub-county headquarters under the inspiring banner of the Keep Your Land, Keep Your Seed campaign, focused on preserving customary land and protecting indigenous seeds for future…

LEMU to Host Public Legal Clinic and Indigenous Seed Exhibition in Apac District

Apac, Uganda – The Land and Equity Movement in Uganda, or LEMU, is set to hold a Public Legal Clinic and Indigenous Seed Exhibition in Apac District this Saturday, October 4, 2025. The event aims to empower local communities through education and cultural preservation. The day will feature a range of activities, including training for clan leaders on customary land management and land conflict…

Fire Devastates Corner Atapara Trading Centre in Oyam District

Oyam, Uganda – September 23, 2025 A devastating fire broke out at Corner Atapara Trading Centre in Oyam District, North Kyoga Region, in the early hours of September 23, 2025, prompting a swift response from the North Kyoga Regional Fire and Rescue Team. The blaze, reported at approximately 3:47 AM, caused significant damage to a commercial building, with the cause still under…

North Kyoga Gears Up for Presidential Campaign as Nominations Begin

Lira, September 23, 2025 – The nomination process for the 2026 presidential election officially commenced today, September 23, 2025, in line with Section 9(1) of the Presidential Election Act, marking the start of a highly anticipated political season in the North Kyoga Region. The police have assured the public of their readiness to maintain peace and order as campaigns kick off. Presidential…

Arua Woman Charged with Aggravated Defilement After Allegedly Luring Teenage Boy into Sex Act

Arua City, September 19, 2025 – In a shocking incident that has stirred outrage in the West Nile community, police in Arua City have launched an investigation into an alleged case of aggravated defilement involving a 16-year-old schoolboy and a female commercial sex worker. According to a press statement released by the Territorial Police of Arua City, the offence occurred on September 14, 2025,…

Woman Arrested in Arua City for Alleged Aggravated Defilement of 16-Year-Old Boy

Arua City, September 18, 2025 – Police in Arua City are investigating a shocking case of aggravated defilement involving a 16-year-old male student, following an incident reported on September 14, 2025. According to a press statement released by the Territorial Police of Arua City, the alleged perpetrator, identified as Nambi Caroline, is accused of committing the offense against the minor at…

Aggravated Defilement Incident Shocks Yumbe Community

Yumbe, Uganda – A disturbing case of aggravated defilement has been reported at Yumbe Central Police Station (CPS) under CRB Number 451/2025, involving two young girls, aged 10 and 8, both of the Lugbara tribe, residing in Dramba Village, Adibo Parish, Arafa Sub-county, Yumbe District. The suspect, identified as Atama, a 15-year-old male of the Aringa tribe from Jote Village, Iraa Ward, Arafa…

Suspected Hand Grenade Found in Adjumani Garden Sparks Police Investigation

ADJUMANI, September 5, 2025 – A suspected hand grenade was discovered in a maize and simsim garden in Tiolo Cell, Nyivura Ward, Pakele Town Council, Adjumani District, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. The find, reported on April 5, 2025, at approximately 9:00 AM by resident Ms. Chandia Florence, has raised concerns due to the region’s history of unexploded…

Fatal Accident on Lira-Soroti Highway Claims One Life, Injures Twelve

Lira, Uganda – August 28, 2025 – A tragic accident along the Lira-Soroti Highway at Corner Amach has left one person dead and twelve others seriously injured. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:00 PM on August 27, 2025, involved a collision between a semi-trailer and a coaster, both carrying employees of Mota Engil Road Construction Company. According to a statement from SP PJ…

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