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Mother Arrested for Abandoning Child at Wakiso Guesthouse

Mother Arrested for Abandoning Child at Wakiso Guesthouse

Police in Wakiso District have arrested a woman accused of abandoning her child at a guesthouse before disappearing.The suspect has been identified as Mutume Fatuma, who has since been charged with child abuse.According to police, the incident happened on March 28 at Kajajata Guesth

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Shs 20bn Heist: Why Ggoobi Opposed Lifting Ex Accountant General Semakula’s Suspension

Shs 20bn Heist: Why Ggoobi Opposed Lifting Ex Accountant General Semakula’s Suspension

KAMPALA: Uganda’s finance ministry opposed reinstating suspended Accountant General Semakula Lawrence because the allegations against him relate directly to the government’s financial systems, raising risks to public funds and institutional integrity, court documents show.Semakula is c

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The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans

The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans

Activists show support to raising PAYE threshold but call for even a higher level of UGX 600,000.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil society have hailed Government on the proposed tax measures for 2026/2027, but say some are detrimental.According to

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Tension mounts as Makerere guild candidates prepare to face off at single rally venue

Tension mounts as Makerere guild candidates prepare to face off at single rally venue

After weeks of charged rallies, the rivalry is now set to test nerves in Makerere Kikoni, where both camps say they will hold events at Nalika Lane on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.Tension is rising in the race for the next Guild President of Makerere University after the two candidates announced

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BUGWERI: Fangone Forest Gang Criminal Suspect Bites off Police Officer’s Ear During Arrest

BUGWERI: Fangone Forest Gang Criminal Suspect Bites off Police Officer’s Ear During Arrest

Busoga North Police Spokesperson Afande Kasadha Michael identified the suspectBy Nanteza Ruth WalusimbiBUGWERIFollowing the rising public concern over increased robberies, phone snatching and other criminal activities in Bugweri, an intelligence led operation was conducted in

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Rukungiri Transport Operators Struggle as Fuel Prices Surge

Rukungiri Transport Operators Struggle as Fuel Prices Surge

Transport operators in Rukungiri District have raised concerns over the rising fuel prices, saying the situation is increasingly affecting their daily operations and livelihoods.The concern follows recent global tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which have contributed

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BUDAKA: Police Officer Arrested for Allegedly Aiding Escape of Hardcore Criminal from Cells

BUDAKA: Police Officer Arrested for Allegedly Aiding Escape of Hardcore Criminal from Cells

ASP Kyempasa Wilfred, the Police Spokesperson, Bukedi North confirms the incidentBUDAKAA Police officer has been arrested for allegedly aiding escape of a hardcore criminal from Budaka District Central Police cells on Thursday, 2nd April, 2026.PC Muhumuza Samuel, No 75498, a

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BUDAKA: Police Officer Arrested for Allegedly Aiding Escape of Hardcore Criminal from Cells

BUDAKA: Police Officer Arrested for Allegedly Aiding Escape of Hardcore Criminal from Cells

ASP Kyempasa Wilfred, the Police Spokesperson, Bukedi North confirms the incidentBUDAKAA Police officer has been arrested for allegedly aiding escape of a hardcore criminal from Budaka District Central Police cells on Thursday, 2nd April, 2026.PC Muhumuza Samuel, No 75498, a

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Police Shoot One Dead During Suspected Assault Arrest in Bugiri

Police Shoot One Dead During Suspected Assault Arrest in Bugiri

A suspected assault arrest in Bugiri District turned fatal early Friday morning after police reportedly opened fire while responding to an alleged attack by the suspect’s relatives.According to Busoga East Regional Police Spokesperson, ASP Micheal Kasadha, the incident occurred at approx

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Police Warn Money Lenders Over Illegal Property Seizures in Wamala

Police Warn Money Lenders Over Illegal Property Seizures in Wamala

Police in the Wamala Region have issued a stern warning to money lenders operating in the area, urging them to stop engaging in illegal practices or face prosecution.According to Lameck Kigozi, the Wamala Police spokesperson, authorities are increasingly concerned about how some lenders ha

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