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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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BREAKING! Uganda, United Arab Emirates Implement Free Travel Visa for Section of Nationals

BREAKING! Uganda, United Arab Emirates Implement Free Travel Visa for Section of Nationals

The governments of Uganda and the United Arab Emirates have announced the commencement of Visa Waiver Agreement between their nationals for Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports.This was confirmed in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs today, Tuesday, Februar

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NUP lawyer Released, Questioned About Where Bobi Wine Is Hiding

NUP lawyer Released, Questioned About Where Bobi Wine Is Hiding

Yesterday 16th February marked exactly one month since the army and police took charge of Bobi Wine’s residence, surrounding it and storming it inside whenever they wish. It also marked one month ever since the NUP leader went into hiding after claiming the army wanted to arrest him.The

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Shock after man found dead in borehole water trench in Nebbi

Shock after man found dead in borehole water trench in Nebbi

Police are investigating the suspected drowning of a man whose body was recovered from a borehole water trench in Nebbi Municipality, with possible foul play suspected.Nebbi, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Nebbi Municipality are investigating the suspected drowning of a man whose body w

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Police break silence on rising crime fears in Kampala, Wakiso

Police break silence on rising crime fears in Kampala, Wakiso

Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said the force is aware of growing public concern over rising crime in Kampala and Wakiso and urged residents to use police hotlines as security operations intensify.Police have said they are aware of concerns raised on social media about the rising crime

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Kenyan President calls for emergency EAC summit as $89 million gap threatens to paralyze the bloc

Kenyan President calls for emergency EAC summit as $89 million gap threatens to paralyze the bloc

The President of Kenya and Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) William Samoei RutoKenya’s President William Ruto has called for an emergency summit of Heads of State of the East African Community (EAC) to attempt to deal with mounting financial crisis at the regional bloc.

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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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European Entrepreneur Oswal sues top Ugandan security officials over alleged unlawful detention, torture and property seizure

European Entrepreneur Oswal sues top Ugandan security officials over alleged unlawful detention, torture and property seizure

European Entrepreneur Vasundhara OswalKAMPALA – Entrepreneur Vasundhara Oswal has petitioned the High Court of Uganda, accusing senior Ugandan officials of grave constitutional and human rights violations stemming from her arrest and detention in October 2024.The 27-year-old Europ

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