Fraudsters Trick Housemaid, Steal Sh10 Million, Pistol and Three TV Sets

Police warned that criminals are increasingly employing deception and impersonation to gain entry into residences before carrying out thefts, and appealed to the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station. Police in Mukono have launched investigations into a case of aggravated theft after fraudsters allegedly posed as […]

UJA Demands Release of Three Journalists Detained at Makindye Military Barracks

The association alleged that the journalists were detained as Major Echeru escorted Gen. Birungi and that security personnel confiscated their work equipment, including mobile phones and cameras. The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has condemned the detention of three journalists by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) at Makindye Military Barracks, describing the arrests as an […]

Museveni Promotes 11 Senior Uganda Prisons Officers in Leadership Reshuffle

Five officers have been promoted to the rank of Senior Commissioner of Prisons (SCP). They are Aliyo Naatukunda, Geraldine Prossy Najjuma, Stephen Lugonda, James Emotu, and Moses Ssentalo. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has approved the promotion of 11 senior officers in the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), a move aimed at strengthening the institution’s leadership and […]

‘Don’t Lose Hope, We Shall Overcome,’ Katikkiro Mayiga Tells Lukwago’s Family

Lukwago was subsequently transferred to Mulago, where he remains admitted. Lukwago did not appear for his scheduled court session on Tuesday because of his reported ill health. Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged the family of detained opposition politician and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago not to lose hope, assuring them that the […]

CDF Muhoozi Meets Nation Media Group Leadership as Talks Begin Over Closure of NMG Outlets

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with the leadership of Nation Media Group (NMG) at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe to discuss the ongoing closure of the company’s Ugandan media outlets.   The meeting comes days […]

IGP Reshuffles 178 Senior Police Officers in Major Security Shake-up

Former Deputy RPC for Katipola Metropolitan East, SSP Godfrey Ninsiima, has been promoted to serve as RPC Kigezi Region, while SSP Hilary Muzika leaves his position as Deputy RPC Sipi Region to become RPC North Kyoga Region while SSP Bernard Mugerwa moves from Mukono Division Police as commander to become RPC Savannah Region.  The Inspector General of […]

Gen. Saleh Seeks Briefing from Muhoozi on Besigye, Lukwago Detention Cases

The request comes at a time when the detention and prosecution of opposition figures have continued to attract widespread scrutiny from political actors, civil society organizations, and sections of the public. Gen. Salim Saleh has written to Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba requesting a comprehensive briefing on the detention and prosecution of opposition […]

Baryamureeba Urges Museveni to Reflect on Legacy, Says NRM and PLU Will Shape History’s Verdict

Baryamureeba further argued that current political developments have created a perception that the Executive arm of government is under the command of the NRM chairman, while the military and Legislature are under the influence of the PLU chairman. Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor and former presidential candidate Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba has urged President Yoweri Museveni […]

UCC Seeks Clarity After Security Operation Forces Nation Media Outlets Off Air

The incident prompted concern from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), which said it had begun engaging the Ministry of ICT, the UCC, and the Chief of Defence Forces to seek clarification and encourage a peaceful resolution.   The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched consultations with government agencies to establish the circumstances surrounding the […]

NAB Raises Concern Over Shutdown of Nation Media Group Outlets, Seeks Government Clarification

The statement comes after security forces surrounded Nation Media Group’s headquarters in Namuwongo, Kampala, early Sunday morning, effectively taking NTV Uganda and Spark TV off air. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has expressed concern over the shutdown of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda outlets by security agencies, saying it is engaging government authorities to […]

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