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Police in Kabale district are investigating a gun theft at Pearl Hotel in Kigongi Central Division, Kabale municipality, which occurred around 4:20 AM. A security guard, Osbert Byonanebye, aged 23, from Ruhama Veterans Security Services, was reportedly asleep on duty when an unknown individual stole an SAR rifle (number 564210028-15120) containing two rounds of ammunition. The thief fled toward Rushaki, and despite the guard’s attempt to pursue, the suspect escaped. A case of gun theft has been opened at Kabale Central Police Station, and authorities are actively searching for the perpetrator. The public is encouraged to stay vigilant and report…

KCCA operatives in the company of the Police in Kampala have arrested a man who was found standing on the grass. A video that is currently making rounds on social media platforms shows the KCCA arresting the suspect who was taken into police custody. This is happening at the same time when the KCCA operatives have urged Ugandans in Kampala to keep the city clean. This was after it was reported that anyone who is going to be caught dumping garbage, littering the streets is going to be arrested by Police, taken court where they are going to be charged.…

Shamim Malende, the Woman Member of Parliament for Kampala, has been airlifted to Nairobi Hospital in Kenya for specialized medical care. She departed Uganda this morning and will be admitted to Aga Khan Hospital following a month of being bedridden. Nsambya Hospital, where she had been receiving treatment for several months, advised the transfer to address her ongoing health issues. Malende has been grappling with severe stomach pain and complications that have left her significantly weakened and unable to walk independently. Over the past two years, she has faced recurring health challenges, undergoing multiple emergency abdominal surgeries. Despite these interventions,…

A 16-year-old girl has been given the beating of her life after she was caught by her brother attempting to visit a lodge late at night. A video of the incident was shared on X. In the video, the teenager after she was caught, was given the flogging of her life. See some reactions below: @Don_Teejaiy: “Sometimes you can do everything right as a parent make the pikin sef no get sense. Environment also plays a big role in children’s upbringing too.” @Terry_X_Creed28: “I know the hotel wen she Dey won shaa Mimi hotel Life shaa 16 years wey suppose…

Nyakasura Secondary School in Uganda’s Western region has gained attention for its unusual uniform policy, allowing male students to wear kilts, a practice often misunderstood as boys wearing skirts. This tradition is not about challenging gender norms but is deeply rooted in the school’s historical and cultural ties to Scotland. Founded in 1926 by Scottish missionary Lieutenant-Commander Ernest William Eborhard Calwell, the school adopted the kilt to honor its founder’s heritage after he faced rejection from the Buganda Kingdom for promoting Scottish culture. Since then, Nyakasura has preserved this distinctive uniform as a symbol of its identity, setting it apart…

By Pearl Times A section of Ugandans is reacting negatively to a proposal by singer Reagan Muhairwe aka Ray G for fellow singer Jose Chameleone Shs1bn homecoming fundraiser. While a few have welcomed the idea, several others say that Ugandans owe him (Jose Chameleone) nothing. These have advised Ray G to make use of his account’s password and make the Shs1bn donation to celebrate Jose Chameleone. They say that Jose Chameleone has been in the music industry for long and has never held a free concert, and that such fundraiser should be for charity reasons with the view of helping…

This publication has reported the unfortunate news of Elite High School student Trevor Mango’s passing due to heart failure. Mango rose to fame on Ugandan social media last year when he made a striking entrance at his school’s prom in a green helicopter. His arrival fueled speculation about his family’s wealth and influence. Given his enrollment at Elite High School, known for its extravagant prom events in recent years, it was widely assumed that his family possessed considerable affluence. However, Trevor’s helicopter entrance sparked mixed reactions. While some marveled at the spectacle, others viewed it as excessive and called for…

James Churchill Ssentamu, the 91st Guild President of Makerere University and nephew to opposition leader Bobi Wine, has become the centre of a political storm. His meeting with President Yoweri Museveni on April 8, 2025, during the launch of Makerere University’s Research and Innovation Week, has sparked a wave of controversy, particularly among supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP). The meeting, which initially seemed routine, became a topic of discussion after a photo of the encounter was shared online. For many NUP supporters, the image symbolised a betrayal of the party’s values, especially given the long-standing political opposition between Museveni…

President Yoweri Museveni has banned the Export of Raw materials from Uganda stating that no Raw material is going to be exported from Uganda. According to the reports given by the President, all raw materials are going to be processed in the country. The President who once explained why he took this action stated that some of these raw materials are bought at cheap prices in Uganda. He went on to say that they are sold 10 times the price once they are processed in other countries. His decision has caught the attention of several Ugandans who took to their…

On Tuesday, April 9, 2025, residents of Ganda in Nabweru Sub-County, Wakiso District, were stunned to find the lifeless body of Safina Nabitaka, a well-known doctor, inside her clinic under puzzling circumstances. The 40-year-old health practitioner, admired for her commitment to the community, was discovered dead just hours after she was last seen happily engaging with locals outside her clinic on the evening of April 8. Concern arose when her clinic, which usually opened by 8:00 a.m., remained closed well past noon. A neighbor, Michael Sekidde, noted that this was out of character for her, as she was always punctual.…