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CDF Gen.Muhoozi Flags Off UPDF Aviation Unit To Battle Alshabaab Terrorists

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF, Gen David Muhoozi, has flagged-off a UPDF Aviation Unit due to deploy under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The unit under the command of Col Moses Amanya

July 22, 2020

Crime·News·Security

Kutesa Arrested At Rwanda Border With 100Kgs Of Tin

Uganda Peoples Defence Force ‘UPDF’ soldiers patrolling along Uganda –Rwanda border at Kashenyi Village, Kashenyi Parish, in Ntungamo District have arrested one Danson Kutesa , a Boda Boda cyclist with 100Kgs of tin trying to cross border to Rwanda. Police spokesperson Fred

July 21, 2020

News·Security

Justice Sebutinde Survivor: AIGP Turyagumana Finally Retires From Police

Assistant Inspector General of Police Grace Turyagumanawe has retired from Uganda Police Force after serving for 33 years. Turyagumanawe was heading the Directorate of Peace and Support Operations since its establishment in 2014. While handing over office Turyagumanwe said, “I thank God

July 20, 2020

Crime·News·Security

Brutality: UPDF Takes LDUs For Fresh Training Course

The Deputy Commander Land Forces, Maj Gen Sam Kavuma, has launched training of Local Defence Unit Personnel starting with those of Lubaga Battalion. The launch took place today at Kakiri Barracks where all the personnel of the 10 Battalions of the LDUs

July 20, 2020

Entertainment·News

Judges for Sanyu FM Hot MIC Search Unveiled

Sanyu Fm has unveiled a list of judges who will deliver a final judgment for the winner of its recently launched talent search dubbed “Hot Mic Search” One of the judges announced today is Chris Ireland the founder and leader of the

July 20, 2020

Business·News

I&M Signs Agreement to Acquire 90% of Orient Bank Uganda

I&M Holdings PLC has issued a cautionary announcement advising its shareholders of a proposed transaction between the bank and Uganda’s Orient bank Limited, which may affect the value of its shares. In the proposed transaction, I&M plans to acquire 90% of the

July 20, 2020

Crime·News

Two Security Guards Arrested For Robbing 100M From City Gold Dealer

Police have arrested two security guards, who robbed Shs100m from a businessman they were guarding in Kamwokya, Central Division, Capital city suburb, after 10 days of pursuit. The two guards attached to Tight Security Company Limited were arrested in a hotel in

July 19, 2020

Crime·News·Security

Two Officers Fired From Police Over Death Of Masaka Bobaboda Rider

The Uganda Police disciplinary court setting in Masaka city has dismissed two police officers accused of extortion that led to the death of a boda-boda rider by setting himself ablaze. The court chaired by ASP David Manzi listened to witnesses who accused

July 19, 2020

News·Politics

President Museveni Welcomes Back Rebel MPs

Theodore Ssekikubo (Lwemiyaga), Barnabas Tinkasimire (Buyaga West), Sam Lyomoki (Workers) and Monica Amoding (Kumi) have led a group of 16 Members of Parliament that have sought forgiveness after defying and voting against their NRM party positions. The group, named “Rebel MPs” for opposing key

July 17, 2020

Crime·News

Rajiv Ruparelia: Thank God My Dogs Saved Me From Police-Racial Attacks

City Business man Rajiv Ruparelia has spoken out about this morning incident in which he says was a racial attack against him by police officers. Mr. Rajiv who is currently nursing severe wounds said, the attacks on him by counter terrorism police

July 17, 2020