Edris Sserugo Kasenene has traced the historical origins of Kawempe Muslim Senior Secondary School, highlighting the role of the Muslim community, government support, and religious institutions in the establishment of the school. Speaking during a gathering at the Juma-Zukulu Muslim Group headquarters on Kyadondo Hill ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Dr. Kasenene explained that the school was founded …

Kabale- The former Commander of the Armoured Division of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Major General Deus Karachi Sande, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kacuro Village, Kigata Parish, Kyanamira Sub-county, Ndorwa East County in Kabale District. The fallen General, who passed away on February 11, 2026, due to respiratory complications, was accorded a 13-gun …

The Mufti of Uganda, Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on Muslim parents to intensify efforts in teaching their children the Holy Quran, emphasizing that strong Islamic education is key to nurturing responsible adults with firm moral values. The message was delivered on his behalf by the Second Deputy Mufti, Hafiz Muhammad Harunah Bukenya, who presided as Chief Guest at the …

Rome, Italy- Pope Leo XIV has urged Christians worldwide to embrace listening, fasting, and compassion as essential practices during Lent 2026, calling on believers to deepen their relationship with God and promote justice and reconciliation in society. Pope Leo XIV In his Lenten message released by The Holy See, the Pontiff described Lent as a period of spiritual renewal and …

Kampala– The outgoing Busiro East Member of Parliament, Medard Ssegona, has urged National Unity Platform (NUP) President and former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, to return to his home in Magere after reportedly spending weeks away over security concerns. A collage of Hon. Medard Ssegona and Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobiwine Speaking during an interview …

The Uganda Prisons Service has registered another milestone in inmate education, following impressive performance by candidates from prison schools in the recently released Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations. Some of the inmates jubilating At Uganda Government Upper Inmate Prison School, Luzira, 40 candidates were registered for the examinations. Of these, 39 sat the exams, while one candidate did not. …

By the Torch Reporter, Mengo, Kampala- Hon. Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the outgoing Member of Parliament for Nyendo–Mukungwe and Commissioner of Parliament, has opened up about his relationship with jailed Butambala County MP, Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi. Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, Hon. Ssegona and Hon. Asuman Basalirwa possing for the photo after visiting Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi at Kitalya Prison. (Courtesy photo) Speaking …

Amuru District — Police in Amuru District, in a joint operation with the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), have arrested six suspects in connection with the theft of 105 head of cattle from the farm of former East African Legislative Assembly Speaker, Dan Kidega. Cattle which was recovered. According to the Aswa West Regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ongom …

Kampala,Uganda- The media fraternity in Uganda is mourning the untimely death of Julius Kitone, a journalist with Next Media, who perished in a fatal road accident on Friday evening. Julius Kitone Kitone, 35, died alongside seven others in a tragic crash along the Masaka–Mbarara highway. According to Police, the victims were travelling in a white Toyota Hiace that was overtaking …

Soroti– Community Development Officers from Mukono District Local Government have successfully completed a four-day benchmarking exercise in Soroti City focused on strengthening environmental and social safeguards management under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme (GKMA-UDP). The benchmarking exercise, supported by the Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs through GKMA-UDP, aimed at enhancing institutional capacity, improving coordination, …