National Traffic Police: Reckless Driving caused Nakasongola bus Accident that 16 Injured Traffic police spokesperson, ASP Faridah Nampiima, has confirmed the incident and blamed it on reckless driving by the driver of the bus. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1673345837
National Court of Appeal upholds High Court ruling instructing Government to pay Real Estate Company 50 Billion Shillings The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by the government seeking to overturn a High Court decision ordering it to pay 50 Billion Shillings to a real estate company for canceling its land title. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1673341726
National Finance Ministry given 90 days to recover funds lost by Local Government accounting officers Public Accountability Committee of Parliament – PAC Local Government has recommended a 90-day period to the Ministry of Finance, Planning Economic Development - MoFPED to recover funds negligently lost by accounting officers of various districts, cities and municipal councils. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1673339150
National Police arrest prime suspect in kidnap, and murder of 7-year-old child Police have arrested a 20-year-old man identified as Abdullah Katende Waiswa in connection to the kidnap and killing of seven-year-old John Isabirye, a resident of Bulungu village in Namwendwa town council in Kamuli district. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1673338749
National Tears as 8-year-old child is buried without a head Tears and wailing filled Kasanga village in Katuugo town council in Nakasongola district on Monday afternoon as the residents buried the torso of 8-year-old Yasin Sserunga at his ancestral home. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1673336456
National Lwakhakha Bus Accident on Mbale-Nairobi Route leaves 21 Dead, Including Ugandans The accident involved a bus belonging to the Nairobi Bus Company, with registration number KCL 850M, which was traveling from Mbale to Nairobi. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1673324036
National ADF Terrorist Search Leads to Numberless Drone Snatching Three Children in Jinja The children aged Aziza Nakadama,15, James Muwonge,20, and Ardinard Alaye 17, all residents of the same household in Masese I village were forcefully bundled into the drone by five people armed with AK 47 rifles. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1673269560
National ICT Minister Baryomusi Makes Statement from Hospital Bed Baryomunsi was airlifted in a military helicopter from Kambuga hospital and referred to Mulago National referral hospital in Kampala. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1673268653
National Tayebwa communicated the appointment during the special plenary sitting on Friday. Thomas Tayebwa the Deputy Speaker of Parliament has named a seven-member committee that will summon Persis Namuganza, the State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1673008964
National Police identify 21 victims of Kamdini accident as 16 bodies remain unidentified Police have released the details of 21 people who were injured in an accident that claimed 16 others in the wee hours of Friday at Adebe trading center along Kampala-Gulu highway. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1673002590
National 16 Die as Bus Collides with Stationary Trailer in Kampala-Gulu Highway The incident happened at Midnight on Friday as Robyn company bus traveling from Kampala to Gulu had a head-on collision with a stationary trailer registration number UAZ 381A/UBD 318C. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1672996697
National Geoffrey Bwambale cleared by IG, confirmed as Chairperson Kasese district landboard Geoffrey Bwambale Bwerere has been confirmed as the Chairperson Kasese District land board. Bwerere’s appointment had been halted in April last year, following a petition to the Inspectorate of Government-IG over corruption. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1672935572