Author: Katama Coprian
A suspect arrested in eastern Uganda has confessed to the ritual murder of a teenage student and claimed responsibility for the killings of dozens of other girls before being granted bail, raising serious questions about judicial processes and public safety The suspect, identified as Fahad Kiranda (27), was arrested in Mayuge District in December 2025 for the alleged defilement and murder of Sumaya Binti Edrisa, a 15-year-old Senior Two student. Police allege that on March 23, 2025, Kiranda checked into a lodge in Mbale City and later called the receptionist using the victim’s phone, instructing him to check the room where her…
Amuriat Pascal Etobait, the Democratic Front (DF) candidate for Soroti City East MP and party deputy president Eastern region, made a strong showing at the MP debate at Rhino Camp Hotel yesterday. He joined fellow aspirants to discuss pressing issues facing Soroti City East, like healthcare, education, and economic development. Amuriat laid out his plans for the city, making several promises to the people of Soroti if elected. He highlighted his commitment to address the challenges facing the constituency, focusing on tangible solutions and community-driven initiatives. The debate was an opportunity for him to showcase his vision and leadership qualities…
Mbale City, Uganda: Authorities have disclosed that a man apprehended in connection with the defilement and murder of a 15-year-old student in Mbale City has confessed to taking the lives of 49 individuals as part of alleged ritual sacrifices, supposedly directed by a witch doctor. The suspect was taken into custody over the weekend due to accusations of defiling and murdering Sumaya Edrisa Binti, a 15-year-old Senior Two student at Nakaloke Secondary School. Her body was discovered in a lodge room in Mbale City on March 23, 2025.Police reports indicate that the suspect cut off Binti’s index finger and collected…
Mbale, Uganda — Authorities in the Elgon Region have confirmed the dramatic arrest of a male student from Manafwa District who was caught attempting to flee into Kenya after allegedly participating in the brutal killing of a woman in Busajabwankuba Cell, Namunsi Ward, on June 12. According to Elgon Region Police spokesperson Rogers Taitika, the suspect is currently in custody and assisting investigators with crucial leads into the heinous attack that left the community reeling with fear and anger. “The suspect was taken into custody following intensive investigations and remains under police detention as inquiries continue,” Mr. Taitika said in…
Family members, friends, and online followers have been left in deep shock and sorrow after the sudden death of businesswoman Monica Karungi and her two young sons.Karungi, known on TikTok as Monie Wigs (Monie848), had built a steady following through her work in ladies’ hair and wigs. Many admired her as a hardworking single mother and entrepreneur. According to early reports from people close to the family, the circumstances surrounding the tragedy are still under investigation although initial reports suggest that she poisoned herself and her two sons to death. Some community members have alleged that Monica may have been…
Police in Rukiga District have confirmed the identities of those who lost their lives in a tragic road crash involving a Trinity Bus, registration number RAT 597K, along the Mbarara–Kabale highway. Authorities identified the deceased as Lubwama John Herbert, 26, a resident of Kanyanya Village in Kawempe Division, Wakiso District; Habineza Alfred, 30, a Rwandan national who worked as a bus conductor; and Gadaffi, also a Rwandan national and bus conductor. Police further named Habiyaremye Ananias, 44, the bus driver from Rwamagana District in Rwanda, as another victim. Three adult female passengers also died in the accident, although their identities…
In Kenya, a heartbreaking story has left many in shock after a married woman named Paulina lost her life in a guest house while with another man. Paulina, a mother of three, had secretly left her home late in the night, leaving her husband and children behind. What was supposed to be a hidden meeting ended in tragedy that has now shaken two families. Her husband, who works as an okada rider, returned home that night to find his children alone, hungry, and waiting for their mother. Confused and worried, he tried calling Paulina, but her phone had already been…
Tensions are high in Maziba sub-county after angry parents set fire to the home of Monday Expedito, a teacher at Maziba Mixed Primary School, on Tuesday. The parents blame him for strange incidents at the school, which they believe involve evil spirits attacking students. The school was closed by district officials last week due to repeated cases of students falling ill in unusual ways. Parents report that children suffer severe headaches, act strangely, vomit, bang their heads against walls, and some even shout Monday’s name. These symptoms only occur at school and stop when students return home. Frustrated by the…
Uganda is steadily positioning itself as an attractive destination for both domestic and international investors, a momentum many observers link to the leadership and influence of Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, one of the country’s most prominent business figures. His strategic investments and consistent advocacy have played a key role in elevating Uganda’s economic standing. Through a diverse business portfolio that cuts across real estate, banking, hospitality, insurance and education, Sudhir has consistently demonstrated the scale of opportunity available in Uganda. Major developments such as Speke Apartments, Kingdom Kampala and the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort have transformed Kampala’s cityscape while also projecting confidence…
In every generation, a small number of individuals emerge whose influence leaves a lasting imprint on a nation’s social and economic life. In Uganda, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia stands among those rare figures a self-made billionaire, visionary investor, philanthropist and committed patriot whose work continues to shape the country’s future. From strengthening Uganda’s financial systems to reshaping its tourism industry and transforming the real estate sector, Sudhir’s impact is both deep and far-reaching. As the nation moves forward into a new chapter of opportunity, the question is no longer whether he should be celebrated, but why his contributions deserve continuous recognition.…
