Author: Katama Coprian
Police in Rukiga District have arrested a radio presenter after he was found carrying a toy pistol.The suspect is 27-year-old Daglas Natukunda, a presenter at Rukiga FM and a resident of Nyangorogoro Village in Rwamucucu Subcounty. He was arrested on Saturday afternoon, September 27, 2025, at Kyerero Village in Bukinda Subcounty. Police said he had the toy pistol tucked in his waistband at the time of his arrest. According to the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate, the operation was carried out by the District Police Commander, SP Moses Karakire Musinguzi, and his team after they received intelligence that a…
Grief engulfed Simuli village in Butula constituency on Wednesday, September 24, after a Form Three student from Simuli Secondary School died in a road accident.The student, identified as Musomi, was hit by a speeding vehicle near Mushitonye while returning to school. He had earlier been sent home over school-related issues and was on his way back when the accident occurred. According to witnesses, the vehicle struck him, causing severe injuries that killed him instantly. His mother told reporters that her son’s last words before leaving home were: “Mum, let me rush back to school.” She said she never imagined those…
Police are pursuing a suspect accused of killing his cousin during a heated row over a football match between Manchester United and Chelsea on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Gitwamba village. The victim has been identified as Stephen Njoroge, while the suspect is his cousin, James Mbugua. According to family members, the two were watching the English Premier League clash together when a disagreement spiraled out of control. Witnesses say James allegedly drew a knife and stabbed Stephen, leaving him mortally wounded. Relatives expressed disbelief, describing the cousins as inseparable and often seen enjoying football together. “They never had any…
Kampala, Uganda – Controversial musician Patrick Mulwana, better known by his stage name Alien Skin, has once again found himself entangled in scandal—this time over allegations of murder following the death of his crew member, Wilfred Namuwaya. According to police, the 27-year-old was attacked on September 20, 2025, in Ndeeba, allegedly on the singer’s orders after he decided to quit the Fangone Forest music crew. Authorities claim a close associate, identified as Musomali, abducted Namuwaya from his residence to “discipline” him for leaving without permission. Namuwaya was later abandoned in Mpomba Zone, where a good Samaritan rushed him to Mulago…
A 39-year-old hospital cleaner has been arrested in Mpumalanga province after being found with a bag full of human placentas, police have confirmed.The suspect, Rose Mnisi, who works in the maternity ward of a local hospital, was allegedly seeking buyers for the human tissue when she was intercepted by security officers acting on a tip-off. “Upon being approached by police, the woman was caught with human tissues. The woman confirmed that she is a cleaner in the maternity ward,” police said in a statement.Mnisi was arrested while hitchhiking toward Nelspruit and was carrying several placentas in a plastic bag. The body…
Chaos was witnessed at the Malenya border crossing on the outskirts of Busia town, after a pastor was arrested while attempting to cross into Uganda with a live cobra allegedly intended for spiritual cleansing. According to reports by local police, Fanish Ramsey Maloba, a pastor who runs a church ministry at the Matayos trading center, was arrested at around 6 p.m. while attempting to cross the Kenya-Uganda border carrying the cobra in a large bag.The police who were on patrol upon inspecting his luggage, were shocked to discover a large black and brown cobra. Eyewitnesses narrated how the officers nearly…
A 48-year-old trailer driver was killed by unknown assailants along the Kabale–Mbarara highway in Rukiga district, western Uganda, who also stole 50 bags of rice.The deceased was identified as Bernard Katabazi, a resident of Rubirizi district. The attack occurred on Friday night at approximately 8:00 p.m. at Habufureeka trading centre, a location that separates Rukiga and Kabale districts. Katabazi was driving a trailer loaded with 35 tonnes of rice from Rwanda, destined for the Mpondwe border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to police, the assailants intercepted the truck, broke into it, and loaded 50 bags of rice into…
Police in Naggalama, Mukono District, have arrested a 25-year-old man accused of murdering a 90-year-old woman in Magonga Village, Kiwafu Parish, Kimenyedde Sub-county.The suspect, identified as Henry Onyango, a peasant and resident of the same village, is alleged to have killed Negesa Christine, a 90-year-old elder, on September 20, 2025, at around 9:00 am. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, the suspect was seen leaving the deceased’s house shortly before relatives discovered her lying in a pool of blood with deep head wounds. “Police responded to the scene, recorded statements from first responders, and took the suspect back…
In 2025, Africa continues to carry the world’s heaviest burden of HIV, despite decades of global campaigns, awareness drives, and medical breakthroughs in treatment. While progress has been made in reducing new infections and extending the lives of those already living with the virus, the numbers remain deeply concerning. According to recent health reports, more than half of the world’s HIV cases are concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries show declining rates, but because of large populations and entrenched epidemics, they still record staggering numbers of people living with the virus. Below is a closer look at the ten African…
Mbarara, Uganda – For 28-year-old Janet Nabirye, her wedding day was supposed to mark the beginning of a beautiful new chapter with the man she had loved for more than five years. Instead, it turned into a heartbreaking and humiliating experience when her groom, Kato, failed to show up at the altar. Janet and Kato’s love story began at university, where their friendship blossomed into romance. The two had built dreams of a future together, and Janet spent months preparing for the big day—choosing the perfect gown, booking a scenic venue, and sending out invitations to friends and family. Everything…
