Kisoro: The territorial police in Kisoro are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier in a suspected suicide by shooting. The deceased has been identified as RA. 267544 Pte. Samuel Kwesiga, 32, attached to Nyanamo detach under the 35th Battalion in Kisoro District.... Read More
Somalia: The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Force Commander, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, has commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under National Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) for their discipline, dedication, and professionalism. During his maiden visit to the camp, Lt Gen Kavuma expressed satisfaction... Read More
Rukungiri: Uganda Peoples Defence Force UPDF has recruited 206 in Rukungiri and Kanungu districts at Rukungiri district offices. The recruitment started with a recruitment exercise, medical checkup, running and physical exercise. During the recruitment, the UPDF 2nd infantry Division public information Officer Maj Tabaro Kiconco, noted that the UPDF checks recruits before... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Police Commander (DPC), SSP Apollo Kyangungu, has cautioned school head teachers against sending pupils home over unpaid fees. Speaking during a community policing session on August 5, in Kitanda Cell, Nyakaina Parish, Buyanja Sub County, Kyangungu said ensuring that all children attend school is the responsibility... Read More
Kabale: Ten people have been arrested during an intelligence-led night operation conducted by officers from Kabale Central Police Station. The operation, aimed at enhancing security within Kabale Municipality, was led by the Officer in Charge of Operations Inspector of Police Davis Twesigye. According to Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson ASP Elly... Read More
Kisoro: The territorial police in Kisoro district are investigating a shocking incident in which Hon. John Kamara Nzeyimana, a Member of Parliament for Bufumbira County North, allegedly aided the escape of suspects from police custody. The suspects had been arrested in connection with a case of arson and malicious damage... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri district are hunting for unknown suspects accused of stealing a police gun — an SMG rifle loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at around 8:30 PM at Rwakaraba Police Post in Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Rukungiri District. According to Kigezi... Read More
Somalia: The Commander of Uganda’s United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has called on officers and department heads to lead with discipline, respect, and vigilance as they carry out their duties under the United Nations mandate. During a commander’s update briefing at the... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Rukungiri District, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has assured the public of tight security ahead of tomorrow’s (July 17) NRM parliamentary primary elections. Speaking during an interview with our news reporter at the Rukungiri Municipal headquarters on July 16, RDC Nsubuga said security personnel will... Read More
Rukungiri: The Assistant Resident District Commissioners of Rukungiri District (ARDC’s), Kallen Kagisha and Mabel Mirembe Karazagwe, have called on the public to maintain peace during tomorrow’s elections. While appearing on a talk show on Country Radio, the two assistant RDCs expressed concern that some individuals may attempt to incite violence... Read More