Author: KATAMA COPRIAN
At least 20 members, who claim to be followers of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kabembe Trading Centre in Kyampisi Sub-county in Mukono District, have switched to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The group said they made the choice because they were “tired of opposition lies and unfulfilled promises.” Hamis Kabaya, a well-known NUP supporter in the district, headed the gathering. During a campaign event on Sunday at Kabembe Trading Centre, former Mukono North MP Mr. Ronald Kibuule welcomed the “converts” amid cheers from NRM supporters. Mr. Kibuule gave the converts NRM T-shirts during the rally after they took…
Police in Mbale City are investigating a violent mob attack that left a 16-year-old boy dead and another youth critically injured following a clash between rival groups in Mutoto Ward, Industrial City Division, on June 9.The incident, which occurred around 9 p.m. in Mutoto Lower Cell, was reported at Mbale City Central Police Station. Elgon regional police spokesperson Mr. Rogers Taitika identified the deceased as Chris Waniaye, a 16-year-old resident of the Musika area. Mr. Taitika explained that the violence was linked to an earlier altercation on June 6, during a vigil held in memory of an elderly woman named…
A horrifying case of domestic violence has left the Phoenix community in shock after an elderly woman was killed and her daughter critically injured in a vicious attack inside their home on Hexham Road, Westham, on the evening of Monday, June 9. Emergency teams from Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) responded swiftly after multiple distress calls from neighbours. The alert came when a concerned relative arrived and, unable to reach the occupants, forced his way inside — only to find the two women lying in pools of blood. Upon arrival, responders discovered 83-year-old Kamatchie Naicker had suffered numerous stab wounds…
Police in Kawempe Division are investigating a case of aggravated robbery after a woman was attacked in her home by men armed with knives during the early hours of 13 June 2025.The incident took place around 1:00am in Kisenyi Zone. The victim, Nampera Christine, told police that unknown men broke into her house while she was asleep and robbed her at knifepoint. The attackers stole a 32-inch flat screen TV, a Samsung A4 phone, and UGX 500,000 in cash. Officers from Kakungulu Police Post responded quickly and arrived at the scene with a sniffer dog named Boela. The dog picked…
President William Ruto has stated that he will not hand over leadership to the Opposition, whom he claims have no clear plan for the country.He described its leaders as disorganised, bitter, and solely fixated on removing him from office without offering any credible solutions to the country’s problems. Speaking in Lugari Constituency, Kakamega County, during a church service at Kivaywa Primary School, President Ruto questioned the Opposition’s intentions, saying they lacked a coherent agenda for Kenyans. “Their only message is, ‘Ruto must go’. But how does that solve challenges in healthcare, education, or agriculture? They are angry and bitter, yet…
The world of periods and sex is a pretty fascinating, and sometimes a bit confusing, one. On one hand, you hear about people raving about period sex – how it can be more pleasurable, even alleviate cramps. But on the flip side, there’s a whole host of reasons why many people, or couples, prefer to keep things firmly under wraps when Aunt Flo comes to visit. This isn’t about shaming anyone’s choices; it’s about giving you the full picture. While some might find it a non-issue, for others, there are very valid considerations, from health concerns to pure personal comfort,…
A video of a lady and her friends gathered at her ex-boyfriend’s house with sticks has given rise to a hot conversation piece on the internet. As reported, the lady stormed her ex-boyfriend’s house with her friends who were armed with sticks to discipline him for breaking their friend’s heart. In the viral video, the lady’s friends can be seen confronting the guy with sticks and threatening to attack him if he dares utter a word. The shocked ex-boyfriend stood still and watched the ladies as they verbally attacked him.
Renowned Ugandan Tiktoker, Mr. Chicken has issued a public apology after being accused of demeaning the Republic of Rwanda Sources have confirmed that the renowned Tiktoker said that he was sorry for his action, a move that has caught the attention of Ugandans who took to their different social media platforms to speak on this among them, Online Editor for Statehouse, Nelson Bwire Kapo. In a post on X formerly Twitter, Nelson Bwire Kapo stated that Uganda has so much freedom. “Uganda has so much freedom! Ugandans who are lately moving out of the country to other East African countries have…
Shock and outrage have gripped Mwalala Village, under Traditional Authority Kalumo in Ntchisi District, after a man was brutally killed by angry villagers on Sunday, June 15. The victim, whose identity remains unknown, was accused of attempting to break into a house to steal property—a crime that turned fatal at the hands of enraged residents. According to Ntchisi Police spokesperson Salomy Zgambo, the man was caught in the act by community members who wasted no time in delivering their own brand of justice. Eyewitnesses say the mob pelted the suspect with stones before setting him ablaze. “He died on the…
A 43-year-old Ugandan woman identified as Sharon Nshemereirwe has been accused of k!lling her husband and burying his corpse beneath the floor of their bedroom. This heinous crime has shocked a quiet rural community and unearthed a web of unanswered questions surrounding land deals, paternity, and hidden motives. Sharon is alleged to have k!lled her husband, Beinomugisha, in their mud-and-wattle home in Kaniga I village, Buhweju district, Rwengwe subcounty.According to police investigations, the motive remains unclear, but the details emerging from the case paint a grim picture of betrayal and concealed truths.The disappearance of Beinomugisha initially prompted inquiries from friends…
