Author: Katama Coprian
Authorities in Busia District have opened an investigation into a fatal stabbing incident that occurred during a political mobilization rally for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), leaving one youth dead and two others injured. The deceased, 19-year-old disc jockey Polly Bwire, was reportedly attacked around 1:00 a.m. on Friday during a rally organized by State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara in Namungodi Town Council. The incident also left Lawrence Owori and 16-year-old student Collins Ojambo nursing injuries. According to Busia District Police Commander Alice Kuka, Bwire was stabbed by unidentified assailants and died en route to…
LIMPOPO – Two people have died and 16 others injured in a serious four-vehicle collision on the N1 outside Mookgophong, near Modimolle this afternoonAccording to information received, multiple emergency service units are currently on the scene, which has brought traffic to a standstill in both directions.The reason for the collision is unknown and will form part of an investigation. It resulted in 14 minor injuries and 2 serious injuries with all patients transported to the FH Odendaal Hospital for further medical care.Motorists are advised to avoid the N1 in the area and use the R101 as an alternative route. Further…
Your kidneys are small, bean-shaped organs, but they play one of the most important roles in your body—filtering waste, balancing fluids, controlling blood pressure, and producing essential hormones. When your kidneys are not working properly, your body won’t stay silent. It gives out warning signs, but many people ignore them or mistake them for something else. Understanding these signs could literally save your life. One of the most common signs of kidney trouble is swelling, especially in the legs, feet, or around the eyes. When your kidneys can’t remove excess fluid, it starts to build up in your body. You…
Your lungs are one of the most hardworking organs in your body. Every breath you take brings in oxygen your body needs to function—and every exhale gets rid of waste gases like carbon dioxide. But just like any other part of your body, your lungs can get tired, damaged, or sick, especially with age, pollution, smoking, or untreated infections. Sometimes, we ignore the little signs our body gives us. But when it comes to your lungs, early warning signs should never be taken lightly. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms regularly, it may be a sign that your…
Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) says.The crash occurred near Zamora in northwestern Spain. Jota’s brother, André Silva, also died in the accident, according to the FPF. The 28-year-old Jota, who won the Premier League title with Liverpool last season and played for Portugal’s national team, got married to Rute Cardoso two weeks ago. The couple have three children together. “The Portuguese Football Federation and all the Portuguese football are completely devastated by the death of Diogo Jota and his brother Andres Silva this morning in Spain,” the…
A video showing a man with a panga scaring people at a restaurant went viral on social media, making many people afraid. At first, everyone thought it was a real and dangerous event, but the Kampala Metropolitan Police later explained it was not. The police found out the video was a fake comedy skit filmed at Chez Boss Mutoto, a restaurant in Munyonyo. A man named Tokosi Ngoli from Congo and a TikToker made it to get attention online. But they didn’t plan it well, and most people in the restaurant didn’t know it was just acting. What was supposed…
Natasha Museveni, daughter of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, has surprised many Ugandans by using an android smartphone, a modest choice compared to the flashy iPhone 15 coveted by some. A viral post by Kandiho Arthur Bataringaya on X ignited discussions, with many praising Natasha’s simplicity while others mocked those chasing expensive gadgets despite earning modest incomes. “Natasha has Camon but you who earns 1m or less you want to buy iPhone 15, ani yabaloga???” Kandiho’s post read, prompting varied reactions. Nyamate (JBNyamate) equated Natasha’s Samsung to an iPhone 15, while Uncle Dee (alexanderdedan) questioned the logic of taking loans for status symbols,…
Ugandans are still reeling from the shocking revelations that emerged following the DNA tests conducted on the late Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya’s alleged children. According to his former aide, Lusswa Luwemba, only four out of the nine children who were presented after Ssegirinya’s death were confirmed to be his biological offspring. Speaking to the media, Luwemba confirmed that the DNA results matched only four children — Nagirinya Aaliyah, Sharifah Nagirinya, Shifrah Nagirinya, and Ivan. Ivan was identified as the only boy among the confirmed biological children. The results have left many in disbelief, especially following claims from different women who presented themselves…
Four pilots have been suspended after a shocking airport incident saw a jet cut the tail of another aircraft as passengers watched on in horror. The incident occurred in Vietnam’s capital of Hanoi on Friday afternoon and saw a Boeing and an Airbus plane collide at Noi Bai International Airport. The Boeing 787 was taxiing for takeoff for a flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. As it did so, its right wingtip hit part of the tail on the Airbus A321, which was also waiting to depart Dien Bien. Both planes are operated by Vietnam Airlines. Damage to the Airbus’ tail was…
The Police have said that the body of Jimmy Ssekabito, a CBS journalist who allegedly fell off a boda-boda in Kampala, was found without any visible external injuries. Earlier reports had indicated that the 45 year old resident of Gayaza in Masaka, who had come to Kampala for a wedding, reportedly fell off a boda boda near the Uganda Red Cross Society offices on Rubaga Road at around 06:00 Am on Friday. He was rushed to Rubaga Hospital by boda boda riders before he was pronounced dead shortly. The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango, said police were notified, and…
