A Ugandan woman was arrested at Entebbe International Airport after attempting to smuggle 76 smartphones.The woman, who has not been publicly identified, arrived at the airport disguised as heavily pregnant.
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, an Indian businessman was robbed of Shs50 million by unknown assailants in Iganga District, Eastern Uganda.The robbery occurred in Kasokoso village, Iganga Municipality, as the busine
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has informed Parliament that the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), led by Jane Frances Abodo, has been given the mandate to take over ongoing criminal trials that were previously under the jurisdiction of the General Cou
Parliament was thrown into heated debate after MP Jonathan Odur openly criticized President Yoweri Museveni’s recent remarks, arguing that they undermine the rule of law and democracy.Jonathan Odur expressed con
In a major crackdown on financial malpractice within government institutions, Uganda’s Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has arrested nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance over their alleged involvement in the fraudulent diversion of Shs 6
A recent whistleblower report has unveiled alleged widespread mismanagement and corruption within the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), casting a shadow over Uganda’s critical agricultural sector. These revelations come at a time when agricul
Dr. Kizza Besigye’s ongoing hunger strike has reignited debates over food access policies in Uganda’s prisons, particularly Luzira Maximum Security Prison, where he is currently detained.The prison authorities
Security agencies led by the Directorate of Crime Intelligence’s (DCI) Flying Squad are intensifying efforts to recover a gun mysteriously stolen from the son of a high-ranking army general.The incident, which o
Bosmic Otim, a prominent figure in Northern Uganda, has issued a stern warning to opposition leader Bobi Wine, stating that he is unwelcome in the region. At a local rally last weekend, Otim made it clear that any attempts by Bobi Wine to visit Northern Uganda w
During a dramatic turn of events today, the Uganda Police Force displayed remarkable tactical prowess by crushing a dangerous robbery gang that had planned to steal UGX 500 million in broad daylight. The gang had strategically positioned themselves around the up
