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When Chuck Norris stared death in the face, even the Grim Reaper was said to flinch. The legendary martial artist and action film star has died at the age of 86, his family confirmed on March 20, describing his passing as sudden. For many Ugandans who grew up on weekend TV and video halls from Kampala to Gulu, Norris was …

Grief and shock have engulfed the elite Special Forces Command (SFC) and the nation following the sudden death of Herbert Kunda, a highly trained and trusted VVIP protection officer attached to President Museveni. Kunda, described by colleagues as calm, suave and razor-sharp, reportedly breathed his last Today-Thursday March 19 at Nakasero Hospital, sending waves of sorrow through Uganda’s top security …

Kampala– The Uganda People’s Defence Force(UPDF) is mourning the passing away of a second general in a period less than a week. Maj.Gen Deus Sande According to the Acting UPDF Spokesperson Brig Gen Chris Magezi, Major Gen Deus Sande, UPDF Armored Division Commander (Masaka) passed away on Wednesday morning at Mpigi on his way to Kampala at 03.45 am “He was …

One of the chief mobilizer for Shyam Tanna contesting to become MP Tororo Municipality against the incumbent, Apollo Yeri Ofwono has been found dead under mysterious circumstances. Khalid Saleh Muyaga died in a corridor next to Capital Pub in Tororo Municipality in the morning of Friday, December 26, 2025 while mobilizing women to meet Shyam Tanna later in the day. …

Our Reporter Bruno Senkatuka Serunkuuma, the clan head of the Luggya and Lunyiriri of Andereya Mayanja Nakiyenje whose estate of 320 Acres of land was illegally sold by the officials at the Administrator General’s office since 1993 has died inexplicably. Senkatuka, the head of the Ssiga of Nakiyenje died abruptly two weeks ago after waiting for the Administrator General to …

A Primary Seven pupil at Greenhill School (Buwate) has died, three weeks after sustaining severe injuries in a suspected suicide incident that occurred at the school last month. Augustine Kizito, 12, reportedly fell from the second floor of a classroom block shortly after leaving his class at around 4:03 pm on October 22, 2025. CCTV footage captured him standing from …

Kasese – The National Unity Platform (NUP) has lost its designated candidate for Kasese District LC5 chairperson, Gadi Mbayahi, who passed away Sunday night at Kilembe Mines Hospital, party officials confirmed Monday. He was 52. Mbayahi, a retired civil-engineer turned businessman, had been hospitalised for two weeks with complications linked to acute pneumonia, according to family spokesperson Justus Kule. “Doctors …

Shock and tension have gripped Hardware World Ntinda after a deadly incident that claimed the life of one employee and left two others fighting for their lives on Monday afternoon. The high-end hardware supermarket, owned by flamboyant businessman Simon Ssekankya, is now under police investigation as questions mount over what exactly happened inside the premises that fateful day. Ssekankya, who …

Kisubi — Tension and grief have engulfed the prestigious St. Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK) following the mysterious death of one of its students, identified as Kirwana Peter, a Senior Three student. In an official statement dated 25th October 2025, the school’s Head Teacher, Bro. Mpanga Simeon, announced the “untimely death” of the student with profound sadness. The communication, addressed to …

By Robert Segawa Shock and grief gripped pupils and teachers of Wansimba Primary School in Butagaya Sub-county, Jinja District, after a 15-year-old boy died following a fight with a fellow classmate. The deceased has been identified as Collin Byaguba, a Primary Five pupil and son of Mr. Waiswa Mutagaya, a resident of Namavundu Village. According to SP James Mubi, the …