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18-Year-Old Man Murdered in Bar Fight in Rukungiri

April 21, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Police in Rubabo, Rukungiri District, are investigating a murder case in which an 18-year-old man was killed following a bar fight at Kihogo Trading Centre in Nyarwanya cell, Burora parish, Nyarushanje sub-county. The deceased has been identified as Denis Mucunguzi, a resident of the same area. The incident occurred... Read More

A 21-year-old student Commits Suicide on Easter Sunday in Kabale

April 20, 2025    By admin

Kabale: A 21-year-old student of Solberg College has died by suicide on Easter Sunday in Kabale District. The deceased has been identified as Kiconco Nikita, a resident of Rutoma Cell, Nyabikoni Ward, Central Division in Kabale Municipality. According to the school’s Head Teacher, Denis Tumwesigye (44), Kiconco was among about... Read More

Security Guard Remanded Over Fatal Shooting of Herdsman in Rukiga District

April 15, 2025    By admin

Kabale: The suspect arrested in connection with the alleged murder by shooting of Nabimanya Kendrick, a 22-year-old herdsman, on April 15, appeared before the Chief Magistrate of Kabale His Worship Byamugisha Derrick, and has been remanded until May 5, 2025. The incident occurred on April 5, 2025 at around 9:30... Read More

Three Dead, Several Injured in Rukungiri Road Accident Involving Bus and Taxi

April 13, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri are investigating a fatal road traffic accident that occurred last night, claiming three lives and leaving several others seriously injured. The accident happened on the night of April 12, 2025, at around 10:20 PM at Omukabingo Cell, Buyanja Sub-county, along the Rukungiri–Ntungamo Road. According to the... Read More

Man Dies After Wife Hits Him With Hoe in Domestic Fight 

March 19, 2025    By Country Radio

Rubanda: Police in Rubanda District are investigating a case of murder resulting from domestic violence after a 55-year-old man died following an assault by his wife.   The deceased, identified as Julius Rwanyarare, a resident of Nyarurambi Cell, Ikamaro Parish, Muko Sub County, Rubanda District, succumbed to head injuries at Kabale... Read More

Suspected Robber Killed by Mob, Police Recover Stolen Gun in Rukungiri

February 26, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The territorial police in Rukungiri are investigating the death of a suspected robber and the recovery of a stolen firearm. According to police reports, on the evening of February 25, 2025, at around 8:30 PM, a concerned citizen alerted the Officer in Charge of Field Force Unit (FFU) Rukungiri... Read More

UPDF Officer Dies in Hit-and-Run Accident in Rukungiri

February 21, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: A Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) officer attached to Masaka, identified as Naras Kamugisha, has died in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Rukungiri District. According to Kigezi Region Police spokesperson Elly Maate, the accident occurred on February 20, at around 8:45 PM in Katogo Cell, Nyamayenje Eastern Division, along... Read More

Father Arrested for Allegedly Killing His Two-Year-Old Daughter in Rukungiri

February 18, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a two-year-old child, allegedly stabbed to death by her 37-year-old biological father in Southern Division. The deceased, identified as Rachel Owembabazi, was murdered on February 17, by her father, Willy Musinguzi, a resident of Nyamayenje A... Read More

Supreme court quashes trial of Civilians in Military Court

January 31, 2025    By admin

Kampala: The Supreme Court has ruled that the General Court Martial (GCM) has no jurisdiction to try civilians, declaring its involvement in such cases unconstitutional. The landmark decision, delivered by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo on Friday January 31, 2025, upholds a Constitutional Court ruling that had nullified military trials of... Read More

Police in Kisoro Arrest Two Suspects Over Homosexuality and Human Trafficking 

January 28, 2025    By Country Radio

Kisoro: Police in Kisoro District have detained two suspects and are hunting for two others over allegations of homosexuality and human trafficking.  Kisoro District Police Commander, Ben Niwamanya Kashumbusha, addressing the media on January 28, at his office in Kisoro Municipality, confirmed the arrests and revealed that the suspects were... Read More