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Porous Borders Fuel Illicit Firearms Trade in Karamoja

Porous Borders Fuel Illicit Firearms Trade in Karamoja

The free movement of people and goods across these borders has facilitated the influx of weapons. The border stretches from Amudat through Moroto, Kotido, Kaabong, and Karenga is particularly porous, allowing communities from neighboring countries to enter Karamoja illegally.Porous borders

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EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Four Guns Linked to 12 Murders and 30 Robberies

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Four Guns Linked to 12 Murders and 30 Robberies

Ugandan security agencies have revealed that four submachine guns recently recovered in separate operations were linked to at least 12 murders and 30 aggravated robberies across the Kampala Metropolitan Area.Police say the recovery of the firearms marks a major breakthrough in efforts to c

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2026 Kabaka Birthday Run launched

2026 Kabaka Birthday Run launched

Airtel and Buganda Kingdom on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS with the launch of the 13th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run.Held at Bulange, Mengo under the theme “Men Against HIV/AIDS to Save the Girl Child”, the event underscored a renewed collect

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CRIME: 4 Guns Involved in 12 Murders, 30 Robberies Recovered

CRIME: 4 Guns Involved in 12 Murders, 30 Robberies Recovered

Ugandan police have recovered four submachine guns (SMGs) linked to 30 aggravated robberies and 12 murders in the Kampala Metropolitan Area (KMP), authorities announced today, Tuesday.The recovery, detailed in a statement by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Christopher Damulira

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Crime Crackdown in Kampala and Wakiso Leads to Hundreds of Arrests

Crime Crackdown in Kampala and Wakiso Leads to Hundreds of Arrests

Efforts to curb rising criminal activity and enhance public safety prompted a series of coordinated operations across parts of Kampala and Wakiso District on 16th February 2026. The operations targeted crime hotspots believed to be gathering points for individuals suspected of engaging in activit

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Finance Minister Kasaija Meets IFAD President Alvaro Lario in Rome

Finance Minister Kasaija Meets IFAD President Alvaro Lario in Rome

Rome, Italy — Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, has met the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Mr Alvaro Lario, in Rome, Italy, to discuss continued cooperation aimed at improving rural livelihoods and strengt

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“I simply do not want him as President of Uganda” – Otafiire on First Son Muhoozi

“I simply do not want him as President of Uganda” – Otafiire on First Son Muhoozi

Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire says he does not support Muhoozi Kainerugaba for president, sparking backlash from MK loyalists amid Uganda succession debate.A Photo Collage of First Son and CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba (L) and Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire Maj Gen K

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Angry Dad Kills 18-Year-Old Student over Affair with Daughter

Angry Dad Kills 18-Year-Old Student over Affair with Daughter

Rachael KawalaPolice in Matuga are investigating a murder incident that occurred on February 14, 2026, in Mabanda Cell, Gombe Division, Wakiso District.The deceased has been identified as Bukenya Martin, an 18-year-old male student of Hillside Secondary School, Matugga, and a reside

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Police arrest six for stealing 105 cattle from Mao’s brother Kidega

Police arrest six for stealing 105 cattle from Mao’s brother Kidega

Police have arrested six suspects over the theft of 105 cattle from Minister Norbert Mao’s brother and former EALA Speaker Dan Kidega’s farm in Amuru, recovering 84 animals as a key suspect remains on the run.Amuru, Uganda: Police in Amuru District, working jointly with the Uganda Peop

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Eight Killed in Fatal Crash Along Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway

Eight Killed in Fatal Crash Along Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway

KIRUHURA, Uganda — Eight people have died in a tragic road crash along the Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway in Kiruhura District, police have confirmed.According to police in Rwizi Region, the fatal accident occurred at around 6:30pm on Friday at Kibega I Village. The crash involved a white

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