Two children were killed and three others injured during an early-morning attack in Kabalagala. Police report that a vehicle was also burnt during the incident.
Why it mattersThe attack left a mother among the injured and resulted in the deaths of two children.
The merchandise trade deficit reached approximately $598 million in June as imports grew three times faster than exports. Nile Post reports that coffee earnings fell by more than a third.
Why it mattersThe decline in coffee revenue and surge in imports reduce the amount of foreign currency entering the country.
The High court in Soroti convicted school directors Suzan Vivian Ariokot and Joseph Okedi, and police officer John Bosco Obotol, for the murder of Joan Faith Apio. The pupil was found dead with her throat slit in a school latrine on February 5, 2025.
Why it mattersThe ruling establishes criminal liability for the school's directors while acquitting the headteacher and matron.
Investigator Andrew Wilson told the High court he used a covert camera to record meetings where Dr. Kizza Besigye discussed acquiring weapons to overthrow the government. Wilson testified that these plans included bombing Cafe Javas.
Why it mattersThe testimony introduces evidence of a specific plot to target a commercial establishment as part of a coup attempt.
Movit Africa gave tuk-tuks to three cosmetics traders in Masaka and Kyotera. The company stated the vehicles are intended to help traders move more stock.
Why it mattersThe new vehicles allow traders Senalim Hakim and Kalungi K to cut transport costs and reach more customers.