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Health authorities in Uganda have confirmed an imported Ebola case after a 59-year-old Congolese national died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Kampala. According to the Ministry of Health, the man was admitted to Kibuli Muslim Hospital on May 11 after developing severe symptoms including high fever, difficulty breathing, abdominal complications and general weakness. His condition later deteriorated, and …

Botswana-The passing of former Botswana President Festus Mogae at the age of 86 marks the end of a significant chapter in Africa’s post-independence leadership story. Across the continent and beyond, tributes have emerged not only in recognition of his decade-long presidency, but also for the institutional discipline, economic stewardship, and quiet diplomacy that came to define his public life. At …

By Spy Uganda Botswana’s former head of state Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86, President Duma Boko has announced. “Today Botswana mourns a distinguished statesman and patriot whose life was devoted to the service of his country,” Boko announced, adding that Mogae died early on Friday. The former president, who led Botswana from 1998 to 2008, had …

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 …