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Panic As Suspected Female Covid-19 Patient Dies In Mbale
The Ministry of Health is currently investigating death of a 34 year old female who passed on 21st July, 2020 at a Clinic in Mbale. The deceased is Kenyan national married to a Ugandan. At the time of her first admission, she presented with COVID-19 related symptoms that included fever, headache and difficulty in breathing.…
DrugLord: Kyengera Woman Arrested Over Robbery,Intoxication of Corporate Men
A woman who has been using sedatives to sedate men before stealing their properties, has been arrested by police officers in Kyengera, a Township in Kampala Metropolitan area. The suspect has been identified as Judith Atukwase alias Elizabeth Amanya after a robbery from a man, who took her home and sedated him at night before robbing all…
Just In: Bobiwine Unveils New Political Party
Kyadondo East member of Parliament Hon.Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has on Wednesday launched a new political party named the National Unity Platform. The unveiling happened in Kamwokya at the People Power offices. The party said the umbrella will be their symbol. Bobi has been operating behind the pressure group, People Power movement. He said…
Covid-19: Govt Sets Tough Conditions For Boda bodas To Resume Work
The State Minister for Works and Transport, Hon. Joy Kabatsi, has informed Parliament of the guidelines that boda boda riders and passengers should follow before they are allowed to operate. Kabatsi was presenting a statement on the various petitions on the plight of boda boda operators in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, to the…
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 was flagged off at Nakasongola UPDF Air Force (UPDF – AF) Wing. The…
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 Enanga revealed that the suspect had concealed the mineral in a sack carrying…
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 who has enabled me walk this long journey for about 33 years in…
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 operating in Kampala Metropolitan Policing (KMP) Area will undergo weeks of the refresher…
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 Kaabong District where they were hiding. Police recovered Shs50m of the Shs100m in…
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 Sgt Julius Ewalu,a traffic officer and Sgt Ibrahim Ssesanga who was acting officer…