Devon Ssuubi

2 weeks ago | observer.ug | Aine Ashley Aisha |Devon Ssuubi

The high-profile trial in the case of Uganda vs. Molly Katanga and four others resumed on March 31, 2025, with the prosecution presenting two additional witnesses in an attempt to further implicate the primary accused, Molly Katanga, in the alleged murder of her husband, Henry Katanga, who died from a gunshot wound on November 2, 2023. One of the prosecution’s key witnesses was Derrick Nasawali, a forensic examiner specializing in ballistics and tool marks at the Uganda Police Force.

3 weeks ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

In celebration of their 53rd anniversary, BRAC Uganda has donated essential medical supplies worth Shs 20 million to Kawempe national referral hospital to improve maternal and child healthcare. Among the items donated were mama kits, pads, soap, and movable Sato Pan toilets to enhance hygiene and care for mothers post-delivery, thereby reducing the risks of infections and complications and ultimately supporting the well-being of mothers and their newborns.

1 month ago | observer.ug | Aine Ashley Aisha |Devon Ssuubi

The trial in the murder of Henry Katanga was supposed to have resumed on March 10 but was adjourned to the following day as per the registrar’s instruction from the trial judge. On March 11, Justice Rosette Kania greets everyone and the trial kicks off. Samali Wakhooli, the assistant DPP appears on behalf of the state, together with Jonathan Muwaganya, the chief state attorney and Anna Kiiza. On watching brief is Mwesigwa Rukutana from Rukutana and Company Advocates.

1 month ago | observer.ug | Aine Ashley Aisha |Devon Ssuubi

Ten kilometers off Mityana road, down a dusty, unmarked path, The Observer team made its way to the Buyala landfill, a site meant to ease Kampala’s waste management crisis. But as we ventured deeper, the reality of the situation became alarmingly clear. Just four kilometers in, a stench thick as rotten eggs engulfed the air, forcing us to pull out masks. As we crossed Mayanja swamp, the narrow road—seemingly endless—became increasingly lined with scattered heaps of trash.

1 month ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

The minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni made a donation of Shs 20 million to the “Former Footballers Initiative” (FFI), a body that brings together individuals that retired from playing the sport at national level, either in the league or the national team. The cash donation was made during a prayer meeting to honour and fundraise for former footballers, which was held last Saturday, March 1 at Mengo Senior School.