Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1805 EAT on Wednesday 23 July 2025 The community of Mukono is in shock following the tragic death of Brenda Tuhaise, a young woman who died by suicide shortly after returning home from Saudi Arabia. Brenda had spent three years working as a domestic worker—often referred to as…
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TickTocker Briton Kasule Arrested After Boasting About Power Theft
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1208 EAT on Wednesday 23 July 2025 Briton Kasule, a 27-year-old TikTok content creator known by the alias Christian Sythn, has been arrested after posting a viral video in which he openly admitted to illegally reconnecting electricity to his home—and even offered to help his neighbours do the…
President Museveni to Officially Launch CHAN 2024 Uganda chapter at kololo
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1145 EAT on Wednesday 23 July 2025 President Yoweri Museveni is set to officiate the launch of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Uganda Chapter on Friday, July 25, at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, as the country intensifies preparations to co-host the prestigious continental tournament. The announcement was…
China uncovers cover-up in Lead poisoning of 200 children
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1046 EAT on Wednesday 23 July 2025 Dozens of provincial officials and hospital staff attempted to cover up a lead poisoning incident that sickened hundreds of children in north-west China, according to the findings of an official investigation that has sparked national outrage. The Gansu provincial government reported…
Malnutrition Claims 33 Lives in Gaza within 48 Hours, Health Ministry Confirms
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1514 EAT on Tuesday 22 July 2025 The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza has released updated figures on deaths caused by malnutrition, reporting that 33 people—including 12 children—have died in the past 48 hours alone. According to a ministry spokesperson, the total number of malnutrition-related deaths since the…
Surge in Birth Defects in Lango sub-Region Alarms Doctors
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1446 EAT on Tuesday 22 July 2025 Health professionals in the Lango sub-region are expressing deep concern over a growing number of children being born with congenital malformations, or birth defects. These defects—some minor, others severe and life-threatening—are increasingly being reported in health facilities across northern Uganda. At…
World Health Organisation Denounces Israeli Attacks on Gaza Healthcare Sites
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1419 EAT on Tuesday 22 July 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) says Israel’s ground offensive in central Gaza is severely hindering its ability to operate, following reported attacks on its facilities. The UN health agency accused Israeli forces of targeting a building sheltering WHO staff and their…
Israel Launches Ground Assault on Central Gaza City
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1258 EAT on Monday 21 July 2025 Thousands of displaced people, including staff from Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), are reportedly sheltering in the area now under assault. According to the charity, Israel’s latest orders “directly endanger vital humanitarian and primary healthcare sites.” MAP further warned that the…
