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Musician Fik Gaza Rearrested Over Wakiso Robbery Case

Popular Ugandan singer Shafiq Jjingo commonly known as Fik Gaza was re-arrested on Tuesday shortly after being granted bail by the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court, where he had been facing robbery charges. The court had earlier released the artist on a cash

April 9, 2025

Crime

Lt.Col Nakalema Arrests City Pastor Sirage Ssemanda For Defrauding 4Bn

State House Anti-Corruption Unit led by Lt.Col Edith Nakalema on Sunday afternoon nabbed Pastor Sirajje Ssemanda of Revival Ministries Church, Bombo at Mutukula border as he attempted to escape from the country after he embezzled over sh4b from vulnerable people. The anti

November 16, 2020

Crime

One Dead, Scores Injured As Police Shoot At Kyagulanyi’s Crowded Supporters

At least one person died and several others sustained injuries after Uganda police opened fire at National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential contender Robert Kyagulanyi’s supporters in Mbale City, on Sunday. Eye witnesses have identified the deceased as Kharisma Mateeka, who was a

November 16, 2020

Crime·News

Umeme Hit By Multibillion Scandal After Managers Purchase Fake Yaka Meters From China

Uganda’s power supplier Umeme is battling a multibillion scandal involving the procurement of counterfeit Yaka, which has seen many Ugandans risk their lives to fix the Yaka meters whenever they blackout. As a result of the endless complaints pouring in at Umeme

November 15, 2020

Crime·Security

UPDF Officer Jailed 90 Years Over Murder Of Two Civilians

Private Lotukei Paul attached to Bukara army dettach, 06 Mountain Battalion 222 Mountain Brigade has been sentenced to 90 years imprisonment. This was after the Mountain Division Court Martial Sitting at Muhoti Barracks in Fortportal, found him guilty of two counts of

November 14, 2020

Crime

Witchcraft: Sheema Police Arrests Shameless Man With Child Coffin

By Nayebale Syrus Sheema Central Police is having Nuwamanya Brian in its custody for allegedly practicing witchcraft. Nuwamanya an employee at NEBS Bar and a resident of Kabwohe division, in Sheema municipality was arrested on Wednesday November 11, 2020 when concerned residents

November 13, 2020

Crime

Just In: Kanyumunyu Sentenced To 5 years After Murdering Social Worker Akena

High court Judge Steven Mubiru has sentenced city business man Mathew Kanyamunyu to five years in prison for manslaughter. This comes after the Director of public prosecution (DPP )withdrew murder charges against Kanyamunyu and his girlfriend Cynthia Munwangari. The charges of murder

November 12, 2020

Crime

Embattled Sylvia Ntambi’s Job At Equal Opportunities Hangs In Balance As DPP Instructs Ministry Of Gender To Interdict Her

The Director of Public Prosecutions Justice Jane Frances Abodo has directed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development A.D Kibenge to interdict Equal Opportunities Commission Chairperson Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi as she battles corruption and abuse of office

November 11, 2020

Crime·Sports

Disgruntled: UPDF Section Commander Commits Suicide

A joint team of security in Hoima district has started investigating circumstances under a Uganda Peoples Defence Forces ‘UPDF’ soldier took off his own life. UPDF Spokesperson Brig Flavia Byekwaso revealed that Corporal Wilson Kalyango, 40, a section commander in the 13

November 10, 2020

Crime·Politics

Journalists Pepper Sprayed In Bobi Wine Procession

There was chaos on November 3, 2020 in Nakawa as journalists clashed with police forces. The journalists were also pepper sprayed while covering National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine’s procession to Kyambogo. Police earlier clashed with his supporters all

November 4, 2020

Crime

Equal Opportunities Top Boss Ntambi Expected Before Anti-corruption Court Today

The chairperson of Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Ms Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi, is expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kololo, Kampala, today and plead to corruption charges brought against her about a month ago. Ms Ntambi is among others, accused of

November 4, 2020

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