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UPDF Commences Recruitment Exercise
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise kicks off tomorrow (December 27, 2019 countrywide. The army said tomorrow’s recruitment exercise will be conducted in five districts with several zones comprised of other neighbouring districts. “Tomorrow our recruitment teams will be in Kololo (to recruit candidates from Kampala), Kotido (to recruit those from Kotido, Kaabong, Karenga…
Pastor Kayanja’s Police Body Guard Commits Suicide
A police constable, who has been guarding Pastor Robert Kayanja’s home, on Boxing Day shot himself dead at his home in Nsambya Police Barracks, Kampala City. Pastor Kayanja is the owner of Rubaga Miracle Centre. PC Bernard Wakuna, 30, used an SMG gun to end his life, according to Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesman, Mr…
Four Arrested Over The Murder of Chinese Investor In Kampala
Police have arrested four suspects in connection to the murder and aggravated robbery of a Chinese national. Fan Xiping was murdered from his residence in Mbuya II, Nakawa Division, Kampala on 20th December 2019. Investigations started and four suspects were arrested yesterday from Jinja where they were hiding. The suspects who have been arrested and…
Uganda Police Sets Security Guidelines For Festive season
In order to safeguard Ugandans and their property during the Christmas season, Uganda police release an annual safety guide especially for those traveling out of the city. ACP Polly Namaye, the Deputy Spokesperson of Uganda Police Force, released the guide today. ALL PREMISES. Make sure all doors and windows are closed and locked with heavy-duty…
Why M7 Reappointed Prof.Suruma As Makerere University chancellor?
President Yoweri Museveni has re-appointed Prof Ezra Suruma as Makerere University chancellor ahead of the 70th graduation ceremony slated for January 2020. The former Finance and Economics Development minister was first appointed Makerere chancellor in 2016. “I congratulate Professor Ezra Suruma upon his reappointment as chancellor of Makerere University for the 2nd term. I thank…
Captured 350 Wives Of CRND Rebels Repatriated To Rwanda
The government is screening and giving necessary support to 1,100 children and 371 women recently sent home from neighboring DR Congo after being separated from anti-Rwanda militia race Mugabe, a communications specialist at the Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC), said they are all assembled at Nyarushishi Transit Center in Rusizi District where everything possible…
Gen. Muhoozi Backs Kutesa’s Daughter For Mawogola North County Seat
First Son Lt. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has reminded Ugandans that he is a soldier and not a politician as some would want to project him. The Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations was speaking during the launch of “Goberera” at Sembabule Playground on Friday. He then heaped praises on Shartis Musherure, the daughter of Foreign…
City Sex Workers’ Coordinator Murdered In Kampala
Police in Kawempe is investigating the circumstances in which a 28-year-old lady was found murdered and her body dumped in a rubbish pit in Bwaise. The deceased has been identified as Sanyu Edith a known sex worker and resident of Bwaise, Kimumbasa zone. It is alleged that the deceased had gone to see someone at…
Tears As Gen.Oweyesigire Brutally Evicts 1500 Residents On A Gun Barrel After Grabbing 4 Miles
Over 1,500 people are in tears after they were forcefully evicted from their land by a Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) general. Lt Gen. Jim Owoyesigire is accused of grabbing 4 square miles of land, located in Kisuuga village, Masindi district. In some of the evictions that started in 2014, residents accuse Owoyesigire’s men of…
Tears As Untouchable Gen.Owoyesigire Grabs 4 Square Miles Of Land In Bunyoro, Evicts 1500 Occupants On A Gun Barrel
Over 1,200 people are in tears after they were forcefully evicted from their land by a Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) general. Lt Gen. Jim Owoyesigire is accused of grabbing 4 square miles of land, located in Kisuuga village, Masindi district. In some of the evictions that started in 2014, residents accuse Owoyesigire’s men of…