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Panic and grief swept through Rwengiri Primary School in Kyengando Parish, Kigarama Subcounty, Sheema District after a tragic lightning strike during a heavy rainstorm yesterday afternoon. The incident resulted into the deaths of two pupils and left ten others hospitalized.
The tragedy unfolded around 3:00 PM while students were attending lessons amid a torrential downpour that lasted nearly three hours. Eyewitnesses report that lightning struck a classroom causing immediate chaos and distress among students and staff.
The two students who lost their lives have been identified as Isabellah Kemigisha, a Primary Three pupil, and Benson Beinomugisha of Primary One. The ten pupils injured in the incident were rushed to Bushenyi Medical Centre (BMC) in Kabwohe Town, Sheema Municipality where they are currently receiving treatment.
Among the injured are Akatukunda Blessing, Nuwamanya Sheldon, Kwikiriza Binaisa and Abaasa Seith. The others are; Akankwasa Blossom, Owokunda Poline, Turibamwe Alvin and Mpumwire Racheal; Ainomugisha Alicious, Mutaka Andrew, Owembabazi Vanisha, Ampiire Shanirah, Mutesi Rinah, and Mathias Twinomuhangi
The headteacher of Rwengiri Primary School, Bernards Bangirana confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are ongoing to establish the precise circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Authorities and school officials continue to assess the situation as the community mourns the loss of the young students and prays for the recovery of the injured.
Residents and business operators in Kazo Town Council have been grappling with persistent and untimely power outages. This has come at the time of transition from Umeme, a power supplying company that operated in the country for 20 years to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company following a concession agreement and the return of electricity distribution to government control. This has brought about new challenges for the community.
Business operators and residents in Kazo have expressed growing concerns over unstable power supply which has adversely affected their livelihoods. Tusiime Moses who runs a welding business expressed unhappiness about unreliable electricity noting that frequent outages cause delays and erode customer trust. “We are losing trust from our customers because we don’t finish our work within the scheduled time due to the on-and-off power,” he explained.
Sali Ismail, owner of a coffee hulling machine made an appealed to the government for urgent intervention emphasizing the critical role of stable electricity in supporting his business and feeding his family. “We are facing electricity disruptions that affect our businesses, which are vital for feeding our families and paying school fees. We call upon the government to address this issue,” he urged.
Nicholas Akampa, a salon operator expressed deep concern. “It becomes difficult to serve clients efficiently because of unstable electricity and we are tired of this situation,” he said.
The community’s repeated calls for government action underscore the urgent need for a reliable power supply. As the outages continue, they hinder economic activities and impact the daily lives of residents in Kazo calling for swift measures to restore stability to the electricity distribution system.
Mbarara City is experiencing significant disruptions in the ongoing national ID enrollment and renewal exercise primarily attributed to low public awareness and inadequate sensitization efforts.
Brig.Gen. Stephen Kwiringira, the Director of Registration and Operations at National Identification Registration Agency (NIRA) disclosed these issues during a meeting with the Mbarara City Coordination Committee held yesterday. He pointed out that technical problems with the computers used in the registration process coupled with logistical difficulties in reaching remote and hard-to-access areas are hampering the exercise.
Kwiringira also emphasized that delays in community mobilization efforts are a major factor affecting the smooth implementation of the registration activities.
Meanwhile, Dan Ataaho Kyamuzigita, the Mbarara District ID Registration Officer called on Ugandans to actively participate in the ongoing registration which is set to continue until November. He warned that individuals who fail to comply with the registration requirements risk facing penalty fees.
The challenges faced in Mbarara highlight the need for increased awareness campaigns and improved logistical support to ensure the success of the national ID registration process across the country.
Police in Kisoro district are investigating the mysterious death of Allan Maniragaba,32 a resident of Kinyababa Cell in Kyanika Town Council, Kisoro District. The incident is believed to have occurred during the night of June 15, 2025 under unclear circumstances.
The deceased reportedly went to work at the Kyanika boda boda stage on the evening of June 15 where he was seen throughout the day. He was later seen at Junction Bar along Kyanika Road drinking coffee waragi with friends.
According to reports, he left the social gathering after dark and his wife made several unsuccessful attempts to reach him via phone.
The following morning at approximately 7:00 a.m. pupils on their way to school discovered Maniragaba lying dead along the road a few meters from his home. The pupils notified local residents including Area Chairperson George Biriko who promptly reported the incident to Kyahi Police Station. The police responded quickly visiting the scene to conduct investigations.
The crime scene was processed and documented, with witnesses providing statements. Authorities recovered vomitus from the scene for toxicological analysis. The body was transported to Kisoro Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Kigezi Police Region spokesperson Elly Mate confirmed the developments and assured the public that authorities are working to establish the exact cause of death but investigations have resulted into arrest of Emmanuel Twesigye,32 a boda boda rider from Kabara Village, Nyakabingo Parish, Kyahi Sub-county, was found in possession of the deceased’s mobile phone. He was arrested to assist police with the ongoing investigation.
Residents of Lwemiyaga County in Ssembabule District have experienced heated political tensions during a church fundraising event at Mt. Sinai Church on Sunday June 15 as rival aspirants clashed publicly. The incumbent Member of Parliament for Lwemiyaga county, Hon. Theodore Ssekikubo and his main challenger Gen. Emmanuel Rwashande faced off amid accusations and disruptions.
The confrontation intensified when a group linked to Ssekikubo allegedly prevented Rwashande from addressing the congregation claiming they were tired of his remarks and accusing him of insulting their candidate. Meanwhile the Lwemiyaga lawmaker who had a microphone called on Rwashande to come forward as the fundraiser continued fueling the tension.
In an interview with Kazo Fm, Ssekikubo criticized Rwashande’s campaign style condemning what he called arrogance and disrespect towards residents. “Gen. Rwashande should stop speaking arrogantly as if he is the only person in the constituency,” Sekikubo said. “He thinks he can become a Member of Parliament even with just three votes; that’s not how politics should be conducted.”
In another political exchange, Minister Haniifah Kawooya accused Mawogola County MP Gorreth Namugga of undermining development projects in Sembabule. “Stop underlooking and tarnishing the projects I’ve brought to Sembabule,” Kawooya told Namugga. “If you dislike me, don’t mislead the beneficiaries; you’ve done nothing for Mawogola except shouting in parliament.”
Patrick Nkalubo, the district chairperson acknowledged the progress made through various projects especially in healthcare and called for mutual respect among politicians to foster development.
At least 100 people have been killed following an overnight attack by gunmen in Yelwata, a town in Benue State, north-central Nigeria, Amnesty International reported. The assault which lasted from late Friday into Saturday morning has sparked outrage amid ongoing violence in the region.
Amnesty International condemned the escalation of attacks across Benue highlighting that gunmen operate with impunity causing mass displacement and threatening food security as many victims are farmers. The rights group urged the Nigerian government to take immediate action to end the bloodshed which has resulted in numerous deaths and missing persons.
Tersoo Kula, spokesperson for the state governor’s office stated that the attack lasted about two hours with several houses burned. He confirmed that authorities and police visited Yelwata and reported a lower death toll of 45. However, locals fear the death toll exceeds 100 with witnesses describing widespread violence and destruction.
Resident Amineh Liapha Hir said many had died and houses were burned down while Christian Msuega recounted escaping the attack but losing relatives to the flames. Clashes between herders mainly Muslim Fulani and farmersmostly Christians over land and water access have fueled ongoing violence in the region. Last month, gunmen believed to be herders killed at least 20 people in Gwer West, Benue.
Police in Sheema District are investigating a murder case involving strangulation that occurred yesterday in Kahama cell, Rushozi ward, Kabwohe Division.
According to Apollo Tayebwa, the Acting Greater Bushenyi Police Spokesperson, the victim has been identified as 67-year-old Jane Tindimubona a resident of the area. Preliminary reports indicate that an unidentified man whose face was covered was seen by a family member choking the deceased inside her home before fleeing the scene.
The police have recovered the body and transported it to Kabwohe Health Centre IV for a post-mortem examination. Authorities have launched investigations to identify and apprehend the suspect. More details will be released as the inquiry continues.
Arts teachers under their umbrella Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers Union (UPHTU) have escalated their ongoing strike over inadequate remuneration and significant salary disparities compared to their science counterparts.
The teachers officially suspended classroom activities on May 22, 2025 citing continued marginalization by the government. Their protests reached a peak on June 12, 2025 when they demonstrated in the streets of Kabwohe Town in Sheema Municipality calling for urgent government intervention.
According to Ahebwa Enock, UPHTU chairperson for Sheema District, arts teachers have received only a 26% salary increase, a stark contrast to the 76% increment awarded to science teachers. During the demonstration, the teachers resolved to remain at home and abstain from all school-related duties including teaching, coaching sports and training students in music, dance and drama (MDD) until their demands are addressed.
“Our members have been sidelined for too long. We need fair treatment and equal pay to motivate our arts educators and ensure quality education for our students.”
The teachers also demanded that the government improve salaries for non-teaching staff such as school cooks, secretaries, bursars and librarians, emphasizing the vital roles these support staff play in daily school operations.
Musokye Henry, UPHTU’s Publicity Secretary in Sheema District, voiced frustration over the government’s failure to honor the 2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement which stipulated phased salary increases for teachers. He also highlighted the emotional toll the ongoing strike has taken on students especially those pursuing arts subjects who now face an uncertain academic future.
As the strike continues, stakeholders await a government response to address these grievances and restore normalcy in Sheema’s schools.
Police in Rubirizi district are investigating a high-profile robbery case involving a local businessman who claims to have been robbed of Shs500million by masked assailants.
According to the Greater Bushenyi Regional Acting Police Spokesperson, SP Apollo Tayebwa, the suspect, identified as Kiiza Robert, 38, a Mufumbira from Buhera Central, Nyakashaaru Ward in Rubirizi Town Council was detained on June 11, 2025 after inconsistencies emerged in his account of the incident.
Kiiza reportedly told police that on June 9, 2025, at around 4:00 p.m.was ambushed by four unidentified masked men while traveling in an omnibus vehicle locally known as a drone near Enkombe Forest in Rubirizi District. He claimed that the assailants robbed him of the Shs500 million he was transporting to Ishaka-Bushenyi where he planned to spend the night before depositing the money the following day.
However, during police investigations, detectives identified several discrepancies in Kiiza’s statements, prompting their immediate action. He was detained for further questioning, and a search of his belongings yielded Shs118,025,000 in cash, which has been secured as part of the ongoing probe.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the recovered money is related to the alleged robbery or if other motives are at play.
Police in Kanungu district are investigating the mysterious death of Ian Kwikiriza, 21, a casual labourer and resident of Kembeho Cell, Kashuri Parish, Kambuga Sub County.
According to reports, the incident occurred on June 11, 2025 at approximately 11:30 a.m. when Vicencio Mbonimpa, a local resident, received a phone call from Kenneth Turinawe who informed him that goats were still at home and that the person responsible for herding them was not attending to them.
Turinawe with his mother went to check on Kwikiriza at his residence and found him still sleeping inside. Noticing this was unusual they knocked on the door which was locked from the inside. When there was no response, they forced entry into the house and discovered Ian lying face down on his mattress.
The duo immediately informed Kwikiriza’s employer, Mbonimpa who then reported the matter to local authorities.
The Kigezi region police spokesperson, Elly Mate confirmed this revealing that during scene inspection, authorities found a small bottle labeled “Striker,” a pesticide, near Kwikiriza’s bed, along with vomit on the mattress which raised suspicions that the death may have been self-inflicted.
Following a postmortem carried out at Kihihi health Centre IV,Akampurira’s body was handed over to his family for burial
The police have not yet issued an official statement regarding the cause of death, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
