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Police net two soldiers in foiled Kawempe mobile money robbery

KAMPALA: Two soldiers have been arrested following a foiled robbery at a mobile money agent in Kawempe, Kampala. The soldiers had robbed sh600,000 when they run out of luck following a successful interception by police officers. Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, said the suspects were found with a pistol and several bullets. Below is the full police statement: In a decisive intelligence-led operation on January 8, 2024, around 11 am, officers from Kawempe Police Division, specifically Katale Police Station, successfully apprehended two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery in Maganjo A Zone, Maganjo Parish, Nabweru Sub-County, Wakiso District. The arrested individuals have been identified as UPDF officer Kyaligonza Robert and Ssekyanzi Elia. The operation unfolded when vigilant officers noticed the suspects carrying a bag suspected to contain stolen money. Despite attempts to evade arrest, the officers […]

admin January 9, 2024

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Luwero hit by Shs41m PDM scandal of ghost beneficiaries

LUWERO: Luwero Resident District Commissioner Richard Bwabye has ordered the police to investigate the district commercial office for alleged embezzlement of funds meant for the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme. It is alleged that at least Shs41 million was withdrawn from the accounts of several PDM Saccos and paid to beneficiaries unknown to group leaders. The affected PDM Saccos include Migadde Parish Sacco located in Katikamu sub-county which lost Shs13 million and Buyego PDM Sacco in Ndejje town council whose Shs15 million cash was withdrawn without the knowledge of the executive committee leaders. Other affected PDM Saccos include Kakinzi, Kalwanga, Kyawangabi and Bukammbagga all located in Butuntumula sub-county, which lost a total of Shs13 million. Bwabye explains that the PDM Sacco executive committee leaders detected the unsuspicious withdrawals after they checked balances and found less amount of funds on their […]

admin January 9, 2024

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Mbarara S6 vacist, mum killed in cold blood

MBARARA: The Police in Mbarara are investigating the brutal murder of an 18-year-old S6 vacist together with her mother. Rwizi regional police said Ainembabazi Ruth, an 18 year old S.6 vacist, and her mother Bashaba Frascisco, a 49-year-old, peasant, were killed on Jan. 5, at Nsiika cell, Ntura parish in Mbarara district. The facts gathered indicate that the mother in the company of her daughter went and visited her brother in Nsiika cell, where she received a call, from her husband Musinguzi Deus, aged 55, with whom they were not in good terms, asking about their whereabouts. The duo later returned to their home. They were not seen till the 6.01.2024, when residents got concerned and checked their house. They found the two victims dead. Both their heads were smashed with a blunt object. Three suspects including the husband, Musinguzi […]

admin January 9, 2024

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Details emerge from Bugingo’s shooting incident

KAMPALA: After examining the bullet casings collected from the scene of crime, police say they have established that a pistol was used to shoot at pastor Aloysius Bugingo and his driver who also doubled as bodyguard Richard Muhumuza. The duo was allegedly shot at along Buwalakata road, Namungoona, in Lubaga Division, on Tuesday by gunmen moving on a motorcycle. Muhumuza, 45, who hailed from Sembabule district allegedly died on the spot. According to his brother, Geoffrey Kayumba and Lwbitakuli village chairman Stephen Ssenyonyi, Muhumuza left three children. Muhumuza was apparently one of the best highly trained body-to-body secret service guards. Although police pathologists found more than 10 bullet wounds on Muhumuza’s body, it raised further questions about how Bugingo survived the assassination and how he was able to drive the targeted car from the crime scene to Mulago hospital. URN […]

admin January 5, 2024

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2024:Brother Ronnie cautions Ugandans about gay law, warns on Isreal- Palestine war

By Shanitah Nakyejjwe Bwerenga . The man of God and head of the ETM Church International, Brother Ronnie Makabai has cautioned Ugandans to take endurance rather than submission to the pains the country is going through as a result of the harsh gay law saying the law is good for the country. " Let this be the beginning of our independence, there shall be some pain here and there but Uganda and Africa must preserve it's culture and norms. How can you tell me to marry a fellow man? poverty must not make us less than animals" said Brother Ronnie. Brother Ronnie was preaching to thousands of followers who gathered at Holy City Bwerenga near Entebbe in Wakiso District to usher in the new year 2024. He said the Presidential signing of the harsh gay law in 2023 has come […]

admin January 1, 2024

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Entebbe airport police seize 170kg of smuggled gold

ENTEBBE: The Police at Entebbe International Airport have seized smuggled gold bars weighing about 170kg. Sources at the airport revealed to this website that the incident happened on Sunday night and the case is reportedly being investigated by the criminal investigations team at Entebbe Police Station. The exhibits are also being kept at the same station. Credible sources told this reporter that the said gold, which was destined for Dubai was discovered at the last stage of check-in as detectives put a keen eye on the consignment and demanded to know the content. Police has discovered that the consignment was labelled with Serial Number 354632. Preliminary investigations indicate that this consignment was from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and was owned by a Ugandan citizen identified as Sadam Yasin Mbabali. Mbabali operates a number of East African countries. Investigators […]

admin December 12, 2023

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VIDEO: Drama as naked couple escapes City House fire

KAMPALA: There was drama and sighs of victory as a naked coupled escaped from one of the rooms at City House after the building caught fire on Monday morning. The fire which razed property worth millions of shillings also claimed one life. Firefighters and good Samaritans also joined the fight to save other people who had also been trapped in the building. Using ladders, several people were helped down the storeyed building. Below are some of the courtesy videos: In another video, helpers displayed superman's skills as they helped women and children.

admin December 11, 2023

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Black Monday: One killed, property worth billions destroyed in city fire

KAMPALA: One person has been confirmed dead while property worth billions of shillings was destroyed when fire broke out at City House on Luwum Street in the heart of Kampala. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, said the cause of the 8am fire could not be readily established. Police deployed several fire fighting trucks to try and put out the fire as traders looked on in shock, with no hope in sight. A few of the merchandise were saved from the building, which also houses opposition Democratic Party offices. “One person so far confirmed dead today during the City House fire,” Owoyegyire said. Kampala Central Division Mayor Salim Uhuru called upon property owners to fix firefighting equipping on their buildings. “It is a bad Monday. Unfortunately, the fire has caused a lot of damage. All property owners must […]

admin December 11, 2023

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Prisons suspend visits, parties and leave ahead of Christmas

KAMPALA: The Uganda Prisons Services have visits, parties and leave among other measures aimed at curbing any form of terrorism and prison break ahead of the festive season. Commissioner of Prisons Johnson Byabashaija announced the raft of measures in his Friday communication to commanders. He asked the officers to strengthen prison security, intelligence and coordination with other security agencies. “Hired prisoner services (Kibarua) is suspended. Conduct routine patrols around the prison and within the barracks,” the CG ordered.Below is Byabashaija’s full letter.

admin December 8, 2023

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Stop EACOP funding until human rights abuse on LGBT and PAPs is sorted

BY JAMES KABENGWA OPINION: The latest information from Uganda indicates that civil works for the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) have since commenced amidst lobbying for funding for the same project. Even as the civil works start, gross violation of human rights in this east African country continues unabated. The once treasured Pearl of Africa has since turned into the deepest grave of Africa when it comes to trampling on human rights. Take the case of LGBTs who are currently living one day at a time given that a horrendous law was passed to eliminate gays from a country under led by despot Yoweri Museveni. Once convicted of aggravated homosexuality, the victims are either sent to jail for life or sent to the gallows. Just recently, organisers of a gay party were hunted down by a […]

admin December 8, 2023