Justice Nakintu remarked on the broader societal issues, stating, “Harmful cultural practices often contribute to these offenses, and some perpetrators do not realize they are committing a crime.” The High Court in Masaka has sentenced 78-year-old witchdoctor Kassim Katongole to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing his 13-year-old daughter. The ruling was delivered by […]
The valuation exercise is part of a wider strategy by the Inspectorate of Government to identify, seize, and dispose of illegally acquired properties, with proceeds expected to be returned to the public coffers. Mukono Diocese Blasts Police for Inaction as Land Grabbers Destroy Church Property The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha […]
He expressed frustration over the police response. “When we reported the matter to Naggalama Division Police headquarters seeking intervention, officers declined to act, saying they are not permitted to handle land-related issues,” he said. Mukono Mother, Daughter, and Teen Boyfriend Remanded Over Father’s Murder Mukono Diocese is in uproar following Naggalama Division Police’s refusal to […]
Officials say the Labour Day event will not only celebrate the contribution of workers to national development but also showcase homegrown innovations that are transforming workplaces and industries. When Survival Fuels Corruption: Can Uganda Break the Cycle? Uganda will mark the 2026 International Labour Day celebrations in Buikwe District, with a strong focus on innovation, […]
The financial realities of politics raise difficult questions. How does a local leader earning a modest monthly income finance an expensive campaign? Mukono Unveils Sh183.1Bn Budget Plan Targeting Growth and Better Services When Survival Fuels Corruption: Can Uganda Break the Cycle? By Muhimbise George Three years ago, I toured a stunning eco-resort in Uganda with […]
Reviewing the current financial year, Kimera revealed that by February 2026, the district had received sh68.59 billion out of the planned sh181.49 billion, translating to a performance rate of 37.79 percent. Mukono Mother, Daughter, and Teen Boyfriend Remanded Over Father’s Murder The Mukono District Council has presented a proposed budget of sh183.1 billion for the […]
They face two counts: murder and being accessories after the fact, for allegedly participating in the killing and attempting to conceal the crime. Mukono Chief Magistrate Court has charged a mother together with her children and remanded them in custody over the alleged murder of the family’s father, in a distressing case that has stunned […]
Hunger in Cuba is not an accident. It is a State policy of the United States government, refined over 60 years, updated by every administration, intensified by Donald Trump, and executed with malice by Marco Rubio. OPEN LETTER TO THE WORLD: FROM CUBA, AN ORDINARY WOMAN DENOUNCES THE CRIME THEY REFUSE TO SEE To […]
Preliminary findings indicate that on Eid Day, March 20, 2026, at around 5:00 p.m., the suspect allegedly tortured the child by burning his hands with a heated polythene bag. Former Bank of Uganda Employee Brutally Attacked, Left Unconscious in Suspected Robbery by Domestic Worker Police in Nateete have arrested a 34-year-old woman in connection with […]
“We found her lying in a pool of blood. She was unconscious, so we rushed her to the hospital where she received medical attention,” Cissy said. Husband Arrested as UPDF Probes Soldier’s Arson Death A former Bank of Uganda employee, Ruth Nambalirwa, narrowly survived death after being brutally attacked by her domestic worker in Njeru […]
