Police in Kampala Metropolitan have arrested a suspected robber targeting bank customers using motorcycles.According to a statement issued by Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire on Friday, 6th March, 2026, the suspect has been identified as Wagaba Hussen, a 27-y
A U.N. inquiry says Uganda helped South Sudan carry out airstrikes that killed and badly burned civilians in opposition areasSouth Sudan-ArrestsSouth Sudan-Arrests (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)Uganda helped South Sudan carry out airstrikes that k
Rubanda district officials arrestedSix officials from Rubanda district have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IG) over the alleged embezzlement of Shs 107,688,900 in public funds.The suspects are Benon Kahangi, 48, the district production and marketing officer; Stephe
James Lokwang, one of the victims nursing injuries at the Health centre after an attack from his garden by the stray buffaloAbim, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Abim District are living in constant fear as stray wild animals continue to attack people and destroy property, leaving
@IGGUganda has arrested six senior officials from Kabale District Local Government together with a contractor over alleged embezzlement of public funds. This bold action shows the institution’s growing determination to fight corruption and protect public resources meant to serve citizens.
Police in Wakiso have scored a major win against motorcycle crime after arresting three suspects linked to a series of violent robberies. The operation, carried out by the Uganda Police Force, followed weeks of intelligence gathering targeting gangs terrorizing riders and residents in Wakiso and
Kampala – Prominent Ugandan journalist, media entrepreneur and STEM advocate Arinaitwe Rugyendo (Dr. Deo Rugyendo) has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Journalism and Communication at the 76th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University.Dr. Rugyendo successfully defended his t
It was a tense May evening in 2011 at State House Entebbe. Just days after his grand swearing-in ceremony at Kololo, Uganda’s long-serving leader, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, sat down for his first major interview. The gardens were glowing under floodlights, but politically, the atmosphere was anyt
Police have arrested at least 700 suspects in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area during intelligence-led operations conducted between February 16 and 22, 2026, targeting a surge in violent crime, narcotics, and gang activity.Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke told journalists on Monday
Tension gripped the busy area of Kisenyi after a shocking CCTV video began circulating on social media. The footage shows a man being violently attacked, allegedly at Gwanda Shopping Mall, near the well-known Kisenyi Taxi Park. The disturbing clip quickly went viral, drawing strong reactions from
