Media stakeholders in the region say the incident reflects a troubling pattern of intimidation targeting journalists, particularly in cases where individuals are detained without formal charges. The Masaka Central Police Commander (DPC), Maurice Oye, has reportedly ordered the detention of Frank Bwekumbule, a journalist with Impact FM, under unclear circumstances—raising fresh concerns about press freedom […]
Police spokesperson, Rusoke Kituuma said that according to preliminary reports, students protested over what they described as insufficient food. Police have launched investigations into two separate incidents of student unrest that led to significant destruction of school property in Kumi District and Kiruhura District on the night of April 16, 2026. In Kumi District, the […]
“The deceased, a four-year-old boy, was studying in middle class. He was admitted to Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on April 15,” Kawala said. ONC’s Hajjat Namyalo Gifts 5-Year-Old Son Brand-New Vehicle, Sparks Public Debate Police in Kawempe are holding a school director following an incident of alleged negligence that resulted […]
The dog reportedly led officers to a residence where Kabogoza was found hiding. He was arrested and is said to have confessed to the killing, implicating his alleged accomplices. Kalangala MP Hellen Nakimuli Dies on Operating Table After Driving Herself to Hospital Police in Mukono have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of […]
When Aineplani confronted him over the alleged theft, a confrontation ensued, during which Brain reportedly grabbed a panga and cut off his boss’ hand. The Police in Kanungu District are hunting for a casual labourer who is on the run after allegedly chopping off his employer’s hand following a dispute over charcoal sales. The suspect, […]
Authorities have preferred charges of defilement and procuring defilement against the suspects, pending sanction by the Resident State Attorney. Police in Kiboga District have arrested eight individuals after foiling an attempted child marriage involving a 16-year-old Senior Three student of Bukomero Secondary School. The operation, described as intelligence-led, was carried out in Kagoga village, Kyomya […]
“It is alleged that the victim was outside with her sister when the suspect approached them. He gave the children a phone to watch cartoons and placed the victim on his lap, where he was allegedly seen defiling the 8-year-old.” Police in Wakiso district are holding a 39-year-old bodaboda rider who allegedly defiled an eight-year-old […]
According to school administrators, the already expelled student was discovered at around 2:00am in the dormitory, where he had allegedly gone to meet a female student who remains enrolled at the school. An expelled student of Namilyango High School in Gulama, Mukono Municipality, was on Thursday arrested after allegedly sneaking back into the school and […]
In a statement to police at Wantoni Police Station, Ochedde allegedly admitted to assaulting Nakyeyune, leading to her death. He is further accused of mutilating the body, dumping it, and fleeing the scene. Police in Mukono district are holding a 30-year-old man suspected of murdering his former girlfriend when he acted under intense and uncontrollable […]
The conductor promptly alerted the authorities, and a police task force rushed to the scene. Upon their arrival, they seized the firearm and began an investigation into the incident. In a dramatic turn of events, police at Old Kampala have successfully recovered a firearm at the Tausi Bus Terminal in Bukesa Parish, located in Kampala […]
