Author: KATAMA COPRIAN
Kampala, Uganda — What was meant to be the beginning of a bright career has instead turned into a daily struggle for one Ugandan university graduate who now sells bananas on the bustling streets of Kampala to make ends meet. The young man, who proudly wore his graduation gown just months ago, says he has applied for countless jobs without success. With the high rate of unemployment among graduates, he was left with no option but to hustle on the streets. “I didn’t want to sit at home doing nothing,” he explained. “Even though I studied hard, jobs are scarce.…
Lwengo District, Uganda – October 3, 2025: A Tausi bus burst into flames this morning while on its way from Masaka to Mbarara, sparking panic among travelers but leaving all passengers unharmed. According to SP Kasirye Twaha, the Public Relations Officer for Greater Masaka Police, smoke was first detected near the rear tyres on the driver’s side as the vehicle approached Manyogoga, shortly before Prisons. The driver proceeded to Kyazanga Town, where he quickly pulled off the road to investigate. By then, the fire had already spread, forcing him to immediately order all passengers to evacuate. Passengers attempted to put…
Police in Kampala are searching for a 24-year-old woman who vanished two days to her wedding ceremony.Bushura Najjuko, a resident of Katereke Cell in the Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District, was reported missing by her mother, Aisha Nalukenge. According to the mother, Bushura vanished , while en route to a bridal makeup salon in Nakivubo, Kampala.Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan police said that; “Najjuko was preparing for her upcoming marriage ceremony, which was scheduled for Sunday, March 12, 2023. While at Nakivubo, Najjuko reportedly handed over her changing dresses to Ali Kivumbi, a boda-boda rider, to take…
Police in Kakumiro are looking into a robbery where a businessman was badly hurt and his wife was later taken into custody.The attack happened on Monday night in Rusolera village, Kijangi Sub-county. Jackson Tumwebazi, 45, was walking home with his wife, Ruth Ainembabazi, after closing their shop. On the way, three men with guns came out of the bushes and stopped them. The men asked for a bag they thought had money. Tumwebazi refused to give it to them, and one of the attackers shot him in the leg. The group then ran off with the bag, firing more bullets…
The football world is mourning the death of Roger Menama Lukaku, a former Zaire international striker and father of Belgian stars Romelu and Jordan Lukaku. He passed away on Sunday in his hometown of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the age of 58. His son, Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku, confirmed the news with an emotional tribute on social media early Monday. In his message, Romelu thanked his father for teaching him everything he knew and said life would never be the same without him. He described the pain of the loss but added that he was trusting…
Android phones are lauded for being feature-rich and highly customizable. However, most of them have a lot of baked-in features that are enabled by default. This is often done to offer a smooth and consistent experience for the average user, but it doesn’t provide the best value. Thankfully, you can configure these features per your requirements to get the most out of your device. From unlocking your phone faster to accessing missed notifications and making your screen easier to read, your Android phone offers plenty of customization options that everyone can use with a bit of work. While the exact…
A police driver identified as Sgt/Driver Christopher Opio has been arrested for misusing a police van. Opio was captured on a video that went viral today, transporting passengers to Kampala, an act that is against the new Presidential guidelines and Ministry of Health SOPs intended to stop the spread of COVID-19. According to a Press Release issued on the Police website, Opio is charged with scandalous behaviour, which attracts a dismissal, disobedience of lawful orders and acting negligently in a manner likely to spread the virus. “As the police, we strongly condemn the actions of our driver, which serves to…
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…
