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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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DPP withdraws trafficking and defilement case against Kampala Socialite Don Nasser

DPP withdraws trafficking and defilement case against Kampala Socialite Don Nasser

Kampala socialite Nasser Nduhukire, also known as Don Nasser, appears in the dock at Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court in Kampala, Uganda, where he was committed to the High Court for trial over allegations of trafficking and defiling a minor.The Director of Public Prosecutions has formall

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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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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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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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One officer dead, and another injured after ‎speeding car hitting checkpoint

One officer dead, and another injured after ‎speeding car hitting checkpoint

ASTU- apprehend the Mark X driver involved in the accidentKatakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One police officer has been confirmed dead, and another seriously injured after being struck by a speeding car in Gwetom Police checkpoint in Katakwi district.‎The killer vehicle, a Toyot

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NUP Delegation Denied Access to Bobi Wine’s Home, Lawyer Kakuru Tumusiime Arrested

NUP Delegation Denied Access to Bobi Wine’s Home, Lawyer Kakuru Tumusiime Arrested

John Baptist Nambeshe and other members of the NUP delegation speaking to reporters after being denied access to Bobi Wine's home.A delegation from the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has been denied access to the home of party leader and former presidential candidate Robert Kyagu

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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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Makerere Researchers Develop New Soybean Variety Approved for Release

Makerere Researchers Develop New Soybean Variety Approved for Release

Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has announced that the National Variety Release Committee has officially approved a new soybean variety developed by the university’s Centre for Soybean Improvement and Development.The newly approved variety, n

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