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: 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
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
Rukungiri: Rukungiri businessman Ambrose Kibuuka Tumwesigye has officially joined the race to represent Rujumbura constituency in Parliament by picking up nomination forms for the upcoming elections. Kibuuka, a prominent entrepreneur and National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporter, collected his expression of interest forms from the NRM Electoral Commission offices in Kampala... Read More
Politics: Two senior government ministers, Retired Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, have declared that the 2026 general elections will mark their final term in active politics. The two long-serving legislators made the announcement on June 4, as they picked up their expression of interest forms... Read More
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
Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Nathan Kamugisha has called on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) electoral commission to always make early preparations and train election officials if they are to have free and fair internal party elections. Kamugisha was speaking to our reporter recently in an... Read More
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: 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
Rukungiri: The Mothers Union President of North Kigezi Diocese, Joan Kyanshemeza Mutuugi, has urged women to be trustworthy and respectful to their husbands to promote harmony in families. Kyanshemeza made the remarks on June 1, while preaching at Kafunjo Church of Uganda in Kyamakanda Archdeaconry during the celebration of Mary’s... Read More