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Heartless LDU Officer Shot Dead By UPDF After Murdering Pregnant Woman, Husband
UPDF soldiers have killed Robert Muyaga, the Local Defence Unit operative who shot and killed two people in Masaka. According to UPDF spokesperson Brig. Richard Karemire, Muyaga tried to resist arrest and he was shot dead. “We condemn the killing by a reservist today in Masaka of two civilians. The killer has been shot dead…
Rwenzori Floods: UPDF Soldiers Start Evacuating Stranded Kasese,Bundibugyo Residents
The Uganda People’ Defence Forces has established structures to respond to the flood situation in Bundibugyo and Kasese Districts. This includes airlift support services on call, search and rescue, and a unit for relocation established on ground to respond to the emergency. UPDF contingent from the 222 Mountain Infantry Brigade under the command of Lt…
Heartless: LDU Officer Shoots Dead Bodaboda Rider,Pregnant Woman In Masaka
Blood thirsty Local Defence Unit (LDU) is on the run after shooting a boda-boda cyclist dead and fatally injuring the woman he was riding carrying who had gone for antenatal checkup. According to eyewitnesses, the gruesome incident happened outside Byansi Clinic in Masaka town, where the yet to be identified LDU operative shot the…
Embattled Jinja RDC Sakwa Sacked
Secretary to the office of President Hajj Yunus Kakande has ordered Jinja Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Eric Sakwa has to hand over office. “You are required to hand over any government property in your possession in accordance with the laid down procedure and regulations,” letter reads. Jinna district internal security officer has been instructed to…
MP Zaake Tortured Himself -Enanga
Police alongside other security agencies have up to refute allegations and clarify on a statement released by Hon. Francis Zaake, MP Mityana Municipality, on his arrest, detention and torture. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga released a statement saying that Zaake makes wild allegations of violent arrest from his home, amidst acts of torture and beatings. He…
Covid-19 Crisis: Ugandan MPs Want Learners’ Programme On TVs, Radios Reviewed
Members of Parliament has called for review of the learner’s programme developed by the Ministry of Education to keep learners engaged during the COVID19 lock down. In her communication during the plenary sitting on 06 May 2020, Speaker Rebecca Kadaga said that the programme currently broadcast on only UBC radio and television is not benefiting…
Coronavirus May Spread Through Sex, Study Shows
By Agencies Coronavirus could be spread through sex, experts now fear after they detected the infection in the semen of recovering men. Researchers in China analysed semen samples from 38 men who tested positive for COVID-19. Some had recovered while others were infectious. One in six had traces of the coronavirus in their semen – including those who…
Promoters Bajjo, Abtex Charged Over Covid-19 Food Protest
Four people, including music promoters, Andrew Mukasa alias Bajjo and Abby Musinguzi alias Abitex have been charged for allegedly disobeying lawful orders. The two others are Aloysius Matovu Junior and one Kikomeko Eyekolera. Earlier on today, the four were arraigned before Buganda road Court Grade One magistrate, Dorothy Bagyenyi, charged and released on bail after…
Just In: Top Energy Officials Fired On Presidential Orders Over Massive Theft Of Electricity Distribution Funds
By Our Reporter Kampala: Two senior officials of Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have FINALLY been interdicted with immediate effect on orders from the President, His Excellency General Yoweri K. Museveni through the Energy Minister, Hon. Dr. Mary Goretti Kituttu (PhD). According our reliable sources, the President has been frustrated by the Minister and her Permanent…
Five Armed Civilians Arrested With UPDF Uniforms To Face Court Martial
The Unit Disciplinary Committee (UDC) sitting at the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence headquarters in Mbuya has sent five civilians and One soldier to the Makindye based General Court Martial. Col Tom Kabuye the Chairman of the UDC ,while reading the charges,said that Mr Erepu Joakim was arrested while in possession of military Information both in…