Posts By Isabirye Simon Peter
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565CrimeS.5 student electrocuted while ironing school uniform in Mbale
During the inspection, police reportedly discovered that the house had been connected to the electricity grid through an illegal power connection, a...
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1.3KCrimeThugs break into NIRA office, steal computers, other office equipment
The break-in, which reportedly occurred on Monday night, disrupted operations at the district registration office, leaving dozens of residents stranded outside the...
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1.1KNationalIganga leaders summon Hospital officials over extortion claims in viral video
The committee has given hospital management until Thursday, June 18, 2026, to explain the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has sparked public...
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704FeaturesMenstrual health initiative helps bring hope to hundreds of learners in Iganga
Good Heart Uganda has stepped in to support vulnerable girls in Iganga with menstrual health supplies and life-changing hygiene education, helping them...
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235NationalUCSATP hands over Shs54m fishing gear to Mayuge fishers
The equipment, comprising 750 fish nets and 30 life jackets, was officially handed over to the Masolya Twegaite Fishers Association during a...
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630Big StoryNamutumba widow, 70, faces trespass charges on land she has occupied for 43 years
Mutesi, who married the late Amisi Mpanga in 1983, says the family had never experienced any dispute over the land until 2019...
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718CrimePolice hunt TikTokers Zulah Gadgets, Sozo over ‘sexualized’ content featuring minor ‘Tuk-Tuk UG’
The suspects, identified as the proprietor of Zulah Gadgets and Sozo, are accussed of allegedly featuring a child known online as "Tuk-Tuk...
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812Current AffairsHope for sickle cell patients as Iganga Hospital acquires rapid testing machine
Iganga, Uganda: Efforts to combat sickle cell disease in Eastern Uganda have received a major boost after Iganga General Hospital acquired a...
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676Big StoryDubai-based Ugandan car dealer Mohamed Abnoor under probe over $50,000 fraud
Mohamed Abnoor, a car dealer based in the United Arab Emirates, is accused of obtaining money by false pretence after allegedly failing...
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528FeaturesFans warned over terror threats, burglary risks ahead of World Cup season
The warning comes as millions of football fans across Uganda prepare to follow the month-long tournament, which is expected to attract large...
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787NationalIganga inject Shs110m in road upgrade to boost farming and trade in Kidago
The road project, which commenced on June 5, 2026, is being implemented under the district's road maintenance programme financed through the Central...
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542NationalMusana Community trains Iganga managers on resilience, emotional wellbeing
Held under the theme “Personal Growth and Resilience, Emotional Wellbeing Strategies, Self-Discovery and Personal Values Mapping,” the program focused on equipping leaders...
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1.0KNationalNo public gathering as gov’t moves Heroes Day function to State House over Ebola
President Museveni will officiate at the ceremony and will be joined by fewer than 25 invited guests drawn from the three arms...
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855CrimeBarber, 20, arrested for stabbing friend dead at funeral
The incident occurred at around 10:00pm on May 29, 2026, in Kirise Cell, Bulegeni Town Council, where the deceased had gone to...
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743NationalGov’t begins disbursing UGX 80bn cattle restocking funds
The Office of the Prime Minister expects to complete the first phase of disbursements to all 16,000 targeted households by June 30,...
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490FeaturesIGANGA: Lack of fees, scholastic materials keeps 11 children out of school
The affected children, all enrolled in government primary schools, remain at home while their classmates continue with lessons, raising fears that prolonged...
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1.1KNewsKyabazinga calls for service with integrity, compassion as 600 graduate from Lubega Institute
The Kyabazinga reminded graduates that learning does not end with graduation, especially in the rapidly evolving health sector where new diseases, technologies...
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542NationalShs12bn Masese water project to boost supply across Busoga
NWSC is also installing six new high-capacity pumps that will draw more raw water from Lake Victoria for treatment and distribution.
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878CrimeThree lynched over suspected cattle theft in Mayuge
Three suspected cattle thieves were lynched by an angry mob in Mayuge District after residents allegedly caught them stealing cattle, while one...
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740NationalEbola: Police tighten guidelines on gatherings, transport and burials
Police have urged organisers of mass gatherings, social functions and thanksgiving events to first notify health authorities before proceeding with planned activities.
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625NationalCultural gala brings diversity, tradition to life at Lubega Institute
The colourful gala, held at the institute’s headquarters in Buseyi, brought together students showcasing traditional dances, songs and cultural performances as part...
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789NewsNew Iganga LCV Chairperson vows tough action on non-performing officials
In his inaugural remarks, Isabirye issued a warning to underperforming cabinet members and district officials, saying his administration would prioritize merit, accountability...
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1.0KNewsKirunda brokers peace in Luuka speakership battle
The harmonisation meeting was held in Jinja City and brought together the two aspirants alongside incoming district leaders to resolve tensions ahead...
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605NewsActivists move to protect orphans, widows, from land grabbers in Iganga
Iganga, Uganda: Authorities in Iganga District together with Redeem International have launched a sensitisation campaign on succession law aimed at curbing rising...