Rukungiri: A self proclaimed pastor in Rukungiri district, identified as Bosco Mubangizi Kahigyi of Jerusalem Church is in hot soup after being accused of impregnating a member of his church and later forcing her to terminate the pregnancy. The incident came to limelight after the celebrated pastor, accompanied by his... Read More
Kampala: A police officer has gone into hiding after allegedly shooting and killing a motorist in Kampala. The incident occurred on December 23, 2024, along Sezibwa Road, located between Sheraton Hotel and State Lodge, Nakasero. According to a police statement, No. 55915 PC Bahati Charles fatally shot Ssemwaka Julius, the... Read More
Rukungiri: As Dr. Kizza Besigye is set to appear before a military court in Kampala on December 2, members of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Rukungiri district are planning to hold a prayer for him on Monday at his home in the district. The announcement was made... Read More
Rukungiri: A 29-year-old man in Rukungiri district has died after being electrocuted while on duty. The deceased identified as Isaac Akampurirawho hails from Nyarushanje sub-county was renting in Rwabuteneka cell, Kagashe ward, Eastern division Rukungiri Municipality. The tragic incident occurred on November 28, as Akampurira was welding balcony shades on... Read More
Rukungiri: A violent clash erupted between two families over a land dispute in Kyabahanga Cell, Bwambara Parish, Bwambara Sub County, Rukungiri District, on Monday afternoon, with locals accusing the police of failing to intervene. The conflict began when the family of Okito Balikuddembe, commonly known as Rwakana, allegedly attacked the... Read More
Kanungu: The territorial police in Kanungu District have launched investigations into the death of Niwagaba Simon, aged 35, a resident of Katungu Cell, Eastern Ward, Kambuga Subcounty. According to the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, it is alleged that on November 11, 2024, Niwagaba was caught stealing cassava,... Read More
Mubende: A moneylender in Mubende District is under investigation for allegedly running a detention facility to hold clients who default on their loans. The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Mubende, Al-Hajj Umar Lule Mawiya, identified the suspect as Vianey Kalihuungu, also known as Nzabale, from Kakwamango Parish in Bagezza Sub-county.... Read More
Rukungiri: A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged in Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Rukungiri District, where a man reportedly bit off his wife’s ear and breasts during a violent altercation. The incident was revealed by Wednesday Twinomujuni, the LCIII Chairperson of Nyakishenyi Sub-county, who shared the news on various social media... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri district security team has resolved not to issue police bonds or court bail to cattle theft suspects. This decision was revealed by the Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nsubuga Bewayo who was speaking to our reporter at the district headquarters on Monday October 7, 2024. Nsubuga... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri are searching for a suspect, Ategyeka Barnabas, who allegedly killed his older brother, Henry Mugarura, a 48-year-old UPDF veteran, following a disagreement over milk from their parents’ cows. The incident occurred on the morning of 2 October, 2024, in Katooma Cell, Kigaaga Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-county. According to... Read More