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Recent local coverage and related updates from across Uganda Online.
local 23 June 2026
Residents of Akarukei Village in Ngora District are facing a severe water crisis after their borehole broke down two weeks ago, and the community has failed to gather the Shs300,000 needed for repairs. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ngora-village-fails-to-raise-shs300-000-to-repair-a-borehole-5506038
news 22 June 2026
Families in Kitagwenda District were forced to flee their homes after students from Kitagwenda High School allegedly attacked a village in retaliation for the murder of an 18-year-old Senior Four student. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/photos-families-flee-as-kitagwenda-students-attack-village-over-murdered-colleague-5505178
news 19 June 2026
Residents of Kinyinabo Village in Mpigi District are calling for immediate intervention to fill a dangerous gravel pit left behind by a road project. They claim a landowner's property was extensively excavated without proper compensation or land restoration. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/349962/mpigi-residents-demand-action-over-dangerous-gravel-pit-left-by-road-project
news 16 June 2026
Residents of Lwengo Town Council are celebrating the return of electricity after a three-month outage caused by a faulty transformer. The restoration followed public pressure and a ultimatum from local leadership. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/lwengo-residents-celebrate-power-restoration-after-three-month-blackout-5497886
news 10 June 2026
Police in Mbale are investigating the death of Catherine Nelima, a 16-year-old Senior Three student at Mbale High School, who was discovered hanged in her home. The incident is believed to have occurred on Tuesday, June 9th. Source: https://observer.ug/news/s-3-mbale-high-school-student-catherine-found-hanged-at-home
news 9 June 2026
During the Henry Katanga murder trial, defence pathologist Dr. Sylvester Onzivua acknowledged significant omissions in his assessment, including not examining the injuries of the key suspect and being unable to determine the deceased's final position. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/katanga-trial-defence-pathologist-admits-gaps-in-critical-analysis-5490410
news 31 May 2026
A primary school teacher in Soroti was killed on Saturday when he was struck by a speeding vehicle while attempting to cross the Soroti-Mbale highway. The incident has reignited calls for traffic calming measures in the area. Source: https://observer.ug/news/soroti-teacher-knocked-dead-in-highway-accident
news 15 May 2026
Entebbe traders are crying foul over what they perceive as selective and unannounced evictions carried out by municipal authorities under a new trade order, with some kiosks left untouched while others were demolished. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/entebbe-traders-decry-selective-evictions-under-trade-order-5460502
local 13 May 2026
Soroti City plans to spend Shs 49 million to renovate its 22-year-old mortuary, which has fallen into disrepair. The extensive rehabilitation aims to address structural issues and improve the facility's functionality. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/soroti-city-earmarks-shs49m-to-rehabilitate-22-year-old-mortuary-5458226
features 11 May 2026
A poignant look at Roseline, her son, and her mother, all born during President Museveni's tenure, highlighting their struggles and aspirations amidst the nation's ongoing political landscape. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/meet-the-family-of-three-generations-born-under-museveni-govt-5455326
news 11 May 2026
Kampala residents are advised to prepare for significant traffic disruptions due to the presidential inauguration and subsequent parliamentary swearing-in ceremonies this week. Advance planning is crucial to avoid being caught off-guard. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/editorial/plan-ahead-to-make-disruption-this-week-minimal-5454818
Sports 28 April 2026
Emmy Alfred Jondu secured his nomination for PAU's Director of Publicity post via a successful appeal, overturning his initial exclusion for late registration, but incumbent George Katongole has now appealed the decision and taken it to the National Council of Sports. The controversy highlights tensions ahead of PAU's elective assembly on May 23. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/other-sport/jondu-to-battle-katongole-after-controversial-appeal-5439446
Business 10 April 2026
Street vendor evictions in Nebbi town by municipal authorities have driven up food prices, hitting low-income residents hard as affordable options vanish. Vendors report sharp drops in sales while pushing for alternative trading spots amid infrastructure upgrades. Source: https://observer.ug/news/food-prices-rise-in-nebbi-after-vendor-evictions