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20 Feb '26
Uganda’s political climate has become even more heated after a senior army officer made very strong comments about opposition leader Bobi Wine. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni and a powerful figure in the country, spoke sharply about Bobi Wine’s appear
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20 Feb '26
In April 2013, the General Court Martial convicted the then Brig Henry Tumukunde who was the head of the Internal Security Organization (ISO) on charges of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline of the Defense Forces following a statement he made on a local radio in Kampala without auth
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20 Feb '26
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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20 Feb '26
Police in Bushenyi District are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery that occurred shortly after midnight on February 18, 2026, at Katooma Cell, Ryeishe Parish, Ibaare Sub-county.The suspect, identified as Kankiriho Ramathan, also known as Samuel, 21, is a security guard attached to
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20 Feb '26
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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20 Feb '26
BUSHENYI, Uganda — Police in Bushenyi District are investigating the circumstances surrounding an alleged aggravated robbery that occurred in the early hours of February 18, 2026.According to the Greater Bushenyi Regional Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tayebwa Apollo, the incident o
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19 Feb '26
Police in Kassanda District are investigating the death of a 30-year-old bar proprietor who was allegedly killed following a late-night fight linked to a domestic dispute.The deceased, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, owned E-Zone Bar and Lodges located in Lugongwe Trading Centre, Kijuna Subcounty.
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19 Feb '26
Aviation and Outer Space expert Dr. Arnold Agaba has welcomed recent leadership changes at Uganda Airlines, calling them necessary to stabilize the national carrier and position it for long-term sustainability.Speaking to Canary Mugume on Next Big Talk hosted by Next Radio on Tuesday, Dr A
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19 Feb '26
EmituKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ezekiel Emitu has returned as Kampala Metropolitan (KMP) Police Commander, replacing Richard Ecega, who has faced criticism for failing to effectively manage crime in the city and its outskirts. Sources at Naguru Police Headquarters confirmed that t
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19 Feb '26
Tension flared outside the Butambala Chief Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after supporters of Butambala County Member of Parliament Muwanga Kivumbi chased away local political figure Hajj Sulaiman Magala from the court premises.The supporters had gathered in large numbers ahead of Kivumbi's