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Kampala police boss, CP Ecega sacked as IGP moves to tackle capital crime

Kampala police boss, CP Ecega sacked as IGP moves to tackle capital crime

Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander Richard Ecega has been sacked amid rising violent crime as over 200 suspects are arrested in city operations.Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, CP Richard Ecega has been sacked (Photo/Courtesy)Kampala, Uganda: The Inspector General of Police

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Kampala on Edge as Murders and Street Gangs Fuel Rising Fear

Kampala on Edge as Murders and Street Gangs Fuel Rising Fear

For many residents, the killings are not being viewed as isolated tragedies. They have instead sharpened an anxiety that has been quietly building across the Kampala Metropolitan Area, a sense that violence is creeping closer to spaces once considered safe.In the last two weeks, Greater Ka

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JUST IN: Ramadan And Lent To Begin Today

JUST IN: Ramadan And Lent To Begin Today

News this evening indicate that Muslims the crescent of the moon has been sighted and Muslims will start the holly month of Ramadan tomorrow 18th according to an announcement relayed by the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council headquarters at old Kampala this evening.The sighting of the crescent

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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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Makerere University to cut undergraduate intake

Makerere University to cut undergraduate intake

The Academic Registrar, Prof Mukadasi BuyinzaStudents hoping to join Makerere University for bachelor's degrees and diploma studies effective this year will face stiffer competition after the institution announced a gradual reduction in undergraduate admissions. This is part of a lo

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Wangadya to Byanyima: Besigye’s Victims Also Need Justice

Wangadya to Byanyima: Besigye’s Victims Also Need Justice

” Wangadya also questioned the singular focus on Besigye’s case.“There are accused persons who have not yet gone on trial who don’t have 20 lawyers, including politicians from outside. Why do you ask me only about Besigye? To us, human rights are for all people and not only opposition pol

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EXCLUSIVE! After Nameere’s win, NUP’s Namutaawe also faces court drama in District Woman MP result

EXCLUSIVE! After Nameere’s win, NUP’s Namutaawe also faces court drama in District Woman MP result

Insider sources allege a quiet legal consultations aimed at challenging Joan Namutaawe’s Masaka District Woman MP election victory, though no petition has yet been filed.A photo collage of Masaka District Woman MP-elect Joan Namutaawe (NUP) and NRM candidate Joanita Nalule, whose closely

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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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Arsenal injury update: Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard and Ben White latest news and return dates

Arsenal injury update: Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard and Ben White latest news and return dates

Arsenal were boosted by the return from injury of William Saliba at the weekend, but picked up two fresh worries in defence.Saliba started and played an hour in a 4-0 win over Wigan, but lost Riccardo Calafiori before the game and then Ben White near the end.The double setback comes

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Manchester United injury update: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu latest news and return dates

Manchester United injury update: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu latest news and return dates

Manchester United will hope kickstart a new winning run when they face Everton after an extended break.Man United have reacted positively to the managerial change, with Michael Carrick overseeing four straight wins prior to the 1-1 draw against West Ham last time out.Benjamin Sesko

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