The Kiteezi horror is still haunting, this morning, the Uganda Police affirmed that, with it, it has seven unclaimed bodies that were killed over the weekend in Kiteezi garbage saga in Kampala. Addressing the media at police headquarters in Naguru a Kampala suburb, the police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke confirmed that a total of 21 people were killed and 12 of them were males while 9 were females. He added that out of 21 killed, 17 were adults while 4 were juveniles. “We took all the killed persons to Mulago mortuary for Postmortem and only 14 bodies were identified by their…
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Reportedly, according to highly placed sources at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Dr. Okello’s re-appointment as the Director in charge of Public Health and Environment Directorate (PH&ED) at KCCA apparently hangs in balance. Dr. Okello whose tenure is only one month to expire, is said to be apparently moving office to office with City hall and President’s office as he looks for recommendation to be reappointed. Information from whispers have however told us that the former first son seems to be losing it. This source alleges that from a brief report, Dr. Okello, has been faulted in a lot of…
In a serious endeavor following the Kiteezi horror, Police have provided the identities of the 21 dead bodies that have so far been retrieved at Kiteezi landfill. On Saturday, the Kiteezi landfill collapsed, leading to the death and injury of people and cattle. Property was also destroyed. Since the incident, Police, the Uganda Red Cross, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Works, and KCCA have been on a rescue mission. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, so far, 21 dead bodies have been retrieved and taken to the City Mortuary Mulago. The names of…
After authorities received several warnings on the possible collapse of the landfill but keeping a deaf ear. Heavy rainfall triggered the collapse of the landfill in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. Rescue operations are ongoing as the search for more victims is underway. A landfill collapsed in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, killing eight people including two children, authorities said on Saturday. Heavy rainfall caused the collapse of the landfill late on Friday. Known as Kiteezi, the landfill has served as Kampala’s only garbage dump for decades, turning gradually into a big hill of garbage. VIDEO: – https://youtu.be/-wrYsWtEHyQ “On a very…
Recently, Kasasa FC secured a well-deserved victory against Rukoge FC in a thrilling match. The game, which showcased the talents of both teams, ended in a triumph for Kasasa FC, much to the delight of their supporters. The match was graced by the presence of Team Princess Dianah Abwooli, an aspiring MP for Hoima City in the upcoming 2026 elections. After the match, Princess Dianah generously donated a brand-new football to Kasasa FC and contributed 200,000 shillings to the team’s association, in recognition of their dedication and teamwork. The members of Kasasa FC expressed their gratitude to Princess Dianah, praising…
As Pastor Wilson Bugembe celebrates his birthday today, the leader of The Worship House church opens up about a new chapter in his life—love. After years of dedication to building his church and guiding his congregation, Pastor Bugembe has revealed that he is finally seeing someone special. Pastor Bugembe shared his desire to get married and start a family, a dream he has long held but often placed on the back burner due to his commitment to his spiritual responsibilities. He expressed that while he has spent much of his life focused on his church, the time has come for…
The horrible incident that befell Kiteezi people is said to have claimed lives of eight people, including two children. This happened when a landfill in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, collapsed on Saturday, according to the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). The tragic incident occurred in Kiteezi, a district in the northern part of Kampala, following heavy rainfall that triggered a landslide at the garbage dump. Local media reported that the landslide engulfed homes, people, and animals in the area, leading to the significant loss of life and damage. The KCCA, which manages the landfill, confirmed the deaths in a statement…
Residents of Kitezi area have woken up in terrifying horror as scores of people are feared dead following a Saturday morning tragedy that hit the Kampala Capital City Authority – KCCA Landfill in Kiteezi where a heap of garbage buried houses, people and livestock. The landfill which processes about 1,500 tons of waste daily lost its structural integrity following heavy rains on Friday night leading to partial collapse. KCCA together with local authorities have already swung into action to rescue the buried people and livestock. Although no fatalities have been reported so far, scores are still missing and feared dead.…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: On Saturday, Umoja Standard News Agency paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director Kulture Coffee, Aine Glen. During the conversation with the youthful MD, the Agency sought to understand a wide range of things around coffee in Uganda. On a bright morning in areas of Kisaasi, a peripheral town of Kampala, the MD sat down our report and shared the following. With mushrooming coffee businesses within Kampala and Uganda at large, Aine centered his views on building a coffee culture in Uganda. He suggested that small coffee businesses should collaborate to…
Former Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence ( CMI) boss Maj Gen Abel Kandiho has been appointed as President Museveni’s senior presidential advisor in charge of classified operations. The appointment was announced on Friday. Gen Kandiho was in May recalled from the police where he had served as the Chief of Joint Staff for two years and was appointed a special presidential advisor. The latest development will put Kandiho in charge of critical security operations in the country. Maj Gen Kandiho previously between 2017 and 2022 served as the chief of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence( CMI) which has since metamorphosed into…