Health authorities in Uganda have intensified efforts to combat the theft of government-supplied antiretroviral (ARV) drugs, with the latest operation leading to the arrest of a health worker and his accomplices. Ronald Kibalya Nditusawa, a health worker at Kamuli Hospital, was apprehended on November 15, 2024, by the National Drug Authority (NDA) during an operation…
A recent whistleblower report submitted to the Inspector General of Government (IGG) has accused Ismail Mulindwa the Director of Basic and Secondary Education at the Ministry of Education and Sports, of manipulating his official age in order to extend his stay in public office well beyond the mandatory retirement The report, dated September 9, 2024,…
In a daring intervention, boda-boda riders in Namuwongo A Zone, Makindye Division, thwarted an armed robbery attempt at Mama-Mia Supermarket on Bukasa Road. The suspects, identified as Edwin Lukwago and Ezekiel Asiimwe, were apprehended by the riders after a high-speed chase, according to Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire. The foiled robbery occurred around…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, CDF General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has condemned the grievous act by Private Ameny Bonny, who shot dead three civilians and injured two others on Monday in Ngora East village, Ngora parish, Paimol sub-county, Agago district. This was contained in his message that was delivered…
The General Court Martial in Makindye has sentenced 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to three months and 22 days in prison on charges of treachery and possession of 13 explosive devices. The convicts were also cautioned for the illegal possession of ammunition. The individuals sentenced are Olivia Lutaaya, Rashid Ssegujja, David Mafabi, Robert Christopher…
Kampala – In a concerning development, fraudsters have escalated their tactics by impersonating prominent Ugandan businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, sending fraudulent messages to people within his network. These messages falsely claim that Dr. Sudhir is requesting assistance in purchasing gift cards, leveraging his reputation to deceive potential victims. The scam involves impersonators using Dr. Sudhir’s…
The 5 Infantry Division Court Martial, presided over by Col Peter Musherure, has sentenced Private Odeyeka Bernard, aged 31 and a member of the 103 Battalion, to two years in prison for failing to protect war material, in violation of section 120(1) 1(2) cap 330 of the UPDF Act. Private Bernard admitted guilt, acknowledging his…
A South African serial rapist who assaulted children as young as nine years old – has received 42 life sentences. Nkosinathi Phakathi was convicted of 90 counts of rape – attacks that he carried out between 2012 and 2021. The 40-year-old sometimes made children watch him raping his victims and also forced young boys to…
By URN Mario Lotyang Lokaino, a resident of Kethimer village was shot dead on Saturday at around 8:00 pm in Lokitelebu trading center by the armed warriors suspected to be Jie. This comes when the sub-region is currently experiencing relative peace after the series of security operations against criminal elements and the security peace dialogues.…
Two Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF) generals have died on Kampala-Masaka road accident near Lukaya trading centre. Brig Gen (Retired) Kyambadde and Brig Gen Fred Twinamatsiko, who served as the Director of Training and Doctrine for Land Forces, tragically lost their lives on Saturday morning. According to Col Deo Akiki, the deputy UPDF Spokesperson, the…
