Author: Katama Coprian
The police in Mbale City’s Northern Division are hunting for a man suspected to have led a mob that lynched a 33-year-old resident.The deceased has been identified as Simon Wamala, a resident of Kasanvu Cell, Nkoma Ward in Northern Division. According to Rogers Taitika, Elgon Region Police spokesperson, Wamala is alleged to have stolen a bunch of bananas from a garden belonging to a resident identified only as Wahabu. Taitika explained that Wahabu, together with a group of unidentified people, reportedly beat Wamala and later abandoned him by the roadside in critical condition. He was rushed to Mbale regional referral…
Police are hunting for a man identified as Godi Muwonge, also known by the alias Kabaka Aperu, after a woman he checked into a lodge with was later found dead under mysterious circumstances in Nsangi, Kyengera Town Council, along the Masaka highway. Woman Found Dead After Night with Suspect The deceased, identified only as Patricia, is believed to have met Muwonge at a local bar before the two proceeded to Sanyuka Lodge in the early hours of September 7. Lodge records confirm they paid Shs10,000 for a room.According to lodge management, the pair appeared to be in a partying mood,…
A shocking tragedy unfolded early this morning in Entebbe, Uganda, after a 34-year-old businesswoman took her own life and that of her six-month-old daughter by plunging off a cliff into the waters of Lake Victoria. The woman, identified as Sarah Nakintu, reportedly acted out of emotional devastation following the discovery of her husband’s long-term extramarital affair. Eyewitnesses say Nakintu was seen at the edge of the Katabi cliffs just after sunrise, holding her baby tightly in her arms and sobbing uncontrollably. Moments later, she jumped, stunning onlookers who were too far away to intervene in time. Police and marine officers…
The oldest age at which a woman can naturally get pregnant varies, but it typically decreases with age due to changes in fertility. As women age, particularly after the age of 35, fertility starts to decline, and the chances of natural conception decrease significantly. This is largely due to the decline in the quantity and quality of a woman’s eggs, as well as hormonal changes that affect ovulation. Generally, the chances of pregnancy naturally become very low after the age of 40, with fertility continuing to drop rapidly in the early 40s. While there are rare cases where women have…
Kasese District, Uganda – Two residents of Buhweju Parish, Bwehweju Sub-county, are fighting for their lives after being savagely attacked by a hippopotamus earlier this week, reigniting fears over the escalating human–wildlife conflict in communities bordering Queen Elizabeth National Park. The victims have been identified as John Owe (56) and Junior Bwambale (17). According to Owe, the hippo ambushed him on Tuesday around 1 p.m. as he returned home from his garden. “The hippo just found me on the way and attacked me. I tried to escape, but it overpowered me,” he recounted from his hospital bed at Canopus Healthcare…
Shock and disbelief swept through Kericho County after a 32-year-old man who had been declared dead suddenly woke up inside a mortuary, only to die later on his way to another hospital. The man, Peter Kiplangat Kigen, collapsed at his home and was rushed to Kapkatet Hospital. Doctors there said he had died, and his body was quickly taken to the mortuary. When mortuary attendants began preparing his body for embalming, one of them made a cut on his right leg to inject formalin. To everyone’s shock, Kigen cried out in pain and moved. Staff immediately stopped what they were…
Apple has officially released the iPhone 17 lineup, and excitement has spread across the world, including Uganda. The new models, unveiled in September 2025, include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. With faster processors, improved cameras, and new designs, they are among the most powerful smartphones Apple has ever built. But for Ugandan buyers, the most pressing question is the price. When Apple announced the iPhone 17 in the United States and Europe, the base model started at about 799 dollars. The slimmer iPhone 17 Air was priced closer to 999 dollars.…
My name is John Makanda, and what I’m about to share is a story that sounds like something from a movie—but it happened to me. A tale of love, loss, mystery, and an unbelievable discovery that has left not just me, but the entire world, stunned. It all started with the untimely, inexplicable death of my wife. One day she was fine, the next she was gone—and no one, not even the doctors, could explain what had taken her. There was no illness, no warning, just a tragic, sudden silence that crushed my world and left me gasping for answers.…
Mukono, Uganda – A tragic road accident in Mukono District has left one person dead and another battling for his life after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Friday evening. Eyewitnesses say the crash occurred along the busy Kampala–Jinja highway, a hotspot for frequent accidents due to reckless driving and congestion. The deceased, whose identity has not yet been released by authorities, died instantly at the scene, while the rider sustained severe injuries. According to preliminary reports, the motorcycle was attempting to overtake a vehicle when it was struck by another car coming from the opposite direction. The force…
Mbale, Uganda – Police in Mbale City have taken into custody a woman accused of stabbing to death renowned local entertainer Wanambwa Jonathan, popularly known as Gavin MC, following a heated domestic altercation. The tragic incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Gavin MC’s residence in Muyembe Cell, Maluku Ward. The suspect, Namono Giladin, was reportedly apprehended by residents shortly after the attack and handed over to security personnel. According to Elgon Region Police spokesperson, Rogers Taitika, early investigations suggest that the fatal confrontation stemmed from a domestic dispute. Police reports indicate that the altercation erupted…
