The trial of a case involving the alleged killing of an Indian businessman in Kisoro district by a police officer and five other individuals has commenced in the High Court. The case was transferred from Kisoro to Kabale on August 9, 2023, due to concerns raised by the Kisoro State Attorney’s office indicating that three […]
Four people have been recorded dead in a fatal road accident that occurred on Mityana-Mubende highway at Myanzi Trading Centre in Kassanda District. Rachael Kawala, the Wamala Region Police Spokesperson has said that the accident that occurred at 3:00am during the wee hours of Sunday morning claimed four lives whereas three people sustained grave injuries. Kawala […]
In a groundbreaking turn of events, women in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda, have defied societal norms and broken into the traditionally male-dominated fish farming industry. Through the Women Economic Empowerment Programme launched by UN Women, these women have not only mastered the art of fishing but also revolutionized their economic prospects. Rose Nakimuli, a resident […]
The territorial Police in Ssezibwa Region are holding four suspects including a UPDF officer over alleged illegal possession and dealing in forestry products. The four suspects are held in custody at Lugazi Central Police Station in Lugazi Municipality, Buikwe district. Fred Enanga, the Police spokesperson have reported that the suspects are scheduled to appear in […]
The State Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Amos Lugoloobi has appeared before High Court for his alleged involvement in the diversion of iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people of Karamoja. Lugoloobi appeared before Lady Justice Margaret Tibulya on Tuesday morning who read to him two charges of dealing with suspect property. The Minister pleaded […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg to attend a two-day Second Russia-Africa summit, has today on the sidelines of the summit met and held a meeting with a committee of the African peace initiative on the crisis in Ukraine that recently met Ukrainian President H.E Volodymyr Zelenskyy and […]
The Police are investigating circumstances under which a bodaboda rider who had stayed in a lodge for three consecutive days with his lover ended up dying during sexual intercourse. Fred Enanga, the Police spokesperson identified the deceased as Justus Ouma (30), a resident of Buwaya village in Bumunyi Parish, Masinya sub-county in Busia District. Enanga […]
OPINION: UBC MONOPOLY WILL KILL PRIVATE MEDIA By Eliphaz Ssekabira On Easter Sunday, my DST subscription expired and the only option was to watch Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) television. A friend of mine who found me watching the UBC at 8pm news jokingly suggested to fundraise for the renewal. This reminded me of the 6th […]
The Police have charged two of its officers attached to the ‘’999’’ response system, with discreditable conduct in the Police disciplinary court. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson identified the suspects as; Sgt. Lokomol Joseph, the car commander and Sgt. Mutenya Joseph the driver. Enanga said that the duo have been allegedly charged with helping staff of […]
It’s a sad morning to the supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) and the country at large following the death of one of the party’s stronghold, Mzee William Byarugaba commonly known as Jajja NUP. According to NUP President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu a.k.a Bobi Wine, Byarugaba who has for some time been battling cancer, passed on […]
