The suspects and recovered exhibits were taken into police custody for further processing and investigation in accordance with the law. 40-Year-Old Man Remanded for Defiling His Biological 8-Year-Old Daughter KAMPALA — Police have arrested 93 suspects, including four women, in an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected criminal activity along the Northern Bypass and surrounding areas. The […]
The High Court in Iganga District has convicted and sentenced eight people to death for the murder of two fishermen in a mob justice incident in Namayingo District. The eight—Odongo Misaki, Karoli Lwanga, Musoke Yakuti, Kabwiso Mairadi, Talisuna Muzaham, Wandera Karim, Wasire Pius and Latifu Nyanga—were convicted on two counts of murder by Justice David […]
The Uganda Police Force has strengthened its capacity to investigate human trafficking facilitated by technology following the completion of a five-day training course in digital forensics by about 10 officers, SCP Fred Enanga has said. Enanga, the Deputy Director of Interpol and International Relations, made the remarks during the closing ceremony of the training held […]
Ssebitosi reportedly admitted beating Ntambi after suspecting him of stealing fishing nets but denied intending to kill him. The suspects were later granted bail after Florence Namujju, Ntambi’s sister and a key prosecution witness, reportedly stopped attending court proceedings. Former Mukono District Speaker Remanded Over Shs2m Corruption Allegation Residents of Mbeya Island in Mukono District have […]
Police in Busoga North have arrested a private security supervisor following the circulation of a viral video showing a security guard being assaulted by two men. The suspect has been identified as Warom Joseph, a supervisor with Securex Private Security Company. He is alleged to have assaulted Ayub Mbadi, a fellow Securex security guard deployed […]
The announcement came a day after supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) marched to the Turkish Embassy in Kampala, demanding that Türkiye hand over Ugandan social media activist and government critic Fred Kajubi Lumbuye to face charges in Uganda. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has suspended all defence and military cooperation with […]
Museveni credited the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba with supporting efforts to channel resources towards military infrastructure. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today commissioned new accommodation facilities for personnel of the Special Forces Command (SFC) at Nakasero, describing the investment as part of efforts to improve the welfare, discipline and operational readiness of […]
Magezi said Lt Gen Muhanga visited the palace to pay his last respects to the fallen King and inspect the progress of UPDF projects at the Royal Tombs, including roads leading to the burial site and other rehabilitation works. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed claims that it withdrew its Royal Guards from […]
Political analyst Charles Rwomushana has reportedly been arrested by security personnel while appearing on a live radio programme in Kampala. According to Radio Simba, Rwomushana was picked up while participating in the station’s weekly political talk show, Gasimbagane ne Bannamawulire. The circumstances surrounding his reported arrest remain unclear, and authorities had not, by press time, […]
They have also urged anyone who may have seen Sumaya or knows where she could be to immediately contact the LC1 chairman of Kituba village or call 0787369831, 0773394212 or 0759182668. A family in Mukono District is living in fear after their 15-year-old daughter, identified as Sumaya, went missing, amid growing concern over the safety […]