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Rukungiri woman killed by husband for mistakenly housing another man.

June 15, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri district are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 56 year old woman who was killed by her husband on allegations of infidelity. The deceased has been identified as Sanyu Dinavence, a resident of Kakanyenye cell in Karuhembe parish, Kebisoni sub-county. Allegations indicate that the deceased... Read More

Kifunjo Residents Raise Alarm Over Nighttime Thefts, Call for More Security

June 11, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Residents of Kifunjo Cell, Eastern Division in Rukungiri Municipality, are expressing growing frustration over a rise in theft targeting people traveling from Rukungiri town to Kifunjo village. Speaking to our news reporter on June 10, residents including Nabasa Godfrey and John Turyahikayo revealed that the increasing cases of theft... Read More

129 Criminal Cases Registered at Namugongo Pilgrimage, 96 Arrested.

June 5, 2025    By admin

Kampala: Police in Kampala have confirmed that a total of 129 criminal cases were registered during this year’s Namugongo Martyrs’ Day celebrations, resulting in the arrest of 96 individuals. The incidents ranged from theft to attempted sexual assault, marring what was otherwise a relatively peaceful pilgrimage compared to previous years.... Read More

Rukiga Woman Murdered After Night Call from Boyfriend

June 5, 2025    By admin

Rukiga: Police in Rukiga District are investigating the mysterious murder of a 35-year-old woman identified as Evelyn Nkanshabe, also known as Shamirah or Kyarenga, a bar worker and resident of Rwabahanze Cell, Muhanga Ward, Muhanga Town Council. Nkanshabe was reportedly killed on the night of June 2, 2025, in Rubare... Read More

Mob Kills Escaped Robbery Suspect in Kisoro District.

June 5, 2025    By admin

Kisoro: Police in Kisoro District are investigating the murder of a 37-year-old man, Irankunda Desire, who was killed by a mob after escaping from hospital where he was under police guard. According to Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, the incident happened on the night of June 4, 2025... Read More

Two Muhanga Police Officers Face Disciplinary Action Over Extortion Video.

June 4, 2025    By admin

Rukiga: Two police officers attached to Muhanga Police Station in Rukiga district are in trouble after a video clip showing them allegedly extorting money went viral on social media on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The officers have been identified as No. 73027 Police Constable Akech Gorrete and No. 77063 Police... Read More

3 Arrested for Assaulting Man Over Political Disagreement in Rukungiri Municipality.

June 3, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Three individuals are behind bars after being arrested for allegedly assaulting Eliab Keinamura for not supporting Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, who is eyeing the Rukungiri Municipality parliamentary seat. The suspects Aaron Nuwamanya, Emmanuel Nuwamanya, and another identified only as Santos are all residents of Rukungiri Municipality. According to police,... Read More

UPDF Kills 2 Terrorists in Munyonyo

June 3, 2025    By admin

Kampala: The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) counter-terrorism unit this morning on June 3, intercepted and neutralized two armed terrorists in Munyonyo, an upscale suburb of Kampala. According to the Acting Director of Defence Public Information Colonel Chris Magezi, the operation was intelligence-led and successfully eliminated the threat before any... Read More

Rukungiri Shocker: Man Killed Protecting Wife in Neighbourhood Fight

June 2, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: A couple in Rukungiri district has been arrested in connection with the murder of their 23-year-old neighbour. The arrested suspects are Moses Mujuni and his wife Goodrah Mugabirwe. The deceased is Sunday Innocent Akim, a resident of Ncwera cell Rweshama parish Bwambara Sub County Rukungiri district. The incident occurred... Read More

Leaders Destroy Over One Hectare of Marijuana in Buyanja Sub county

May 26, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Local leaders in Buyanja Sub county, Rukungiri District, have cut and burnt down more than one hectare of marijuana that was being cultivated in Rwenanura cell, Nyabiteete parish. The plantation allegedly belonged to a prominent journalist and former radio show host linked to a Rukungiri-based radio station. This action... Read More