Author: Katama Coprian
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…
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has launched an online pre-registration portal on its website, enabling Ugandans to begin the national ID registration or renewal process from any location with internet access.This self-service option is available for both first-time applicants and those renewing expired ID cards. After submitting an application online, users will receive a unique reference number to present at the nearest NIRA center, where officials will capture biometric data, including iris scans.For a smoother experience, NIRA recommends using a computer rather than a mobile phone to access the portal. The ID renewal exercise began with a pilot…
A grisly incident in Akore village, Okuda Parish, Ongongonja Sub-County, Katakwi District has left residents in shock after a man believed to be mentally unstable allegedly murdered four of his relatives, including two young children. The tragedy unfolded on Friday night, September 5, 2025, between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m., during a heavy downpour. The deceased were identified as Muzei Gerald Okure (80), the suspect’s grandfather; Christine Atim (54), his mother; and two minors, Martha Akiteng (7) and Josephine Agwang (4). Another victim, Agnes Aanyu, wife to the suspect, sustained deep head injuries and was rushed to Katakwi General Hospital before…
If there’s one storage spot in your home that embodies the “out of sight, out of mind” attitude, it’s under the bed. Stashing stuff under there is an efficient method for keeping bulky items out of the way, but it’s also an easy place to put things you’ll quickly forget about—a storage black hole, if you will. Whether under the bed is where your out-of-season clothes go to hibernate or it’s a spot for your abandoned scrapbooking projects, there are some things that you’re better off keeping away from the black hole. Ahead, organizing experts reveal the eight things you should never store under…
A tragic road accident along Juba Road on Tuesday morning claimed the life of a female cyclist after she was hit by a speeding fuel tanker, with police citing reckless driving as the primary cause. According to North Kyoga Police spokesperson Patrick Jimmy Okema, the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. near Good Lord Hardware as both the tanker and the cyclist traveled from Kamdini towards Lira City. Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver of the white Mercedes Benz fuel tanker, registration number KBS 761N/ZD 8362, attempted to overtake the cyclist but misjudged the maneuver, fatally crushing the woman’s head. Police…
