Unknown Disease Outbreak Reported in Hoima District Village
Health officials from the Ministry of Health are urgently deploying a team to a remote village in Hoima District following reports of a mysterious illness. Initial reports indicate over 30 people are exhibiting severe symptoms, including high fever and vomiting. Samples have been taken and are being rushed to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) […]
Uganda Announces Immediate Closure of Airspace to All Flights from Neighboring Country
In a sudden move, the Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the immediate closure of Ugandan airspace to all aircraft originating from or registered in the Republic of Sudania. A terse statement cited “an imminent and credible threat to aviation security” as the reason for the closure, which is effective immediately and for an […]
Fire Erupts at Owino Market, Vendors Scramble to Save Goods
A major fire has broken out at St. Balikuddembe Market (Owino), sending thick plumes of smoke into the air visible across the city.The cause of the fire is unknown. Police and fire brigade units are on the scene attempting to contain the blaze, but their efforts are hampered by the market’s congested alleys. Vendors are […]
Flash Floods Sweep Through Kasese Town, Homes Submerged
Torrential rains have triggered devastating flash floods in Kasese district, with the Nyamwamba River bursting its banks in the early hours of the morning. Local authorities report that hundreds of homes have been inundated, forcing residents to flee to higher ground. A temporary emergency shelter has been set up at Kasese Primary School. No casualties […]
Major Power Grid Failure Plunges Kampala into Darkness
A sudden and widespread failure of the national power grid has left large sections of Kampala and surrounding central regions without electricity since 7:30 PM this evening. Officials from the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) have confirmed the collapse but are yet to release a definitive cause. “Our technical teams are actively working to […]