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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

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Ugandan Private Schools Reject New Education Management Information System

The Ministry of Education has raised concerns after observing that half of the private schools across the country are declining to register their learners on the new Education Management Information System (EMIS), implemented in 2022. The Director of Basic Education, Ismail Mulindwa,

May 27, 2024

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Grim Reality: Tembo Steels Under Spotlight for Worker Exploitation, Safety Neglect

Kampala, UG: Tembo Steels Limited, a well-known industrial establishment in Lugazi Municipality, Buikwe district, is facing intense scrutiny due to reports of negligence and tragic events. The factory, which initially brought hope for job opportunities in the community, has been tarnished by

May 24, 2024

Crime

Security Arrests NUP’s Bobi Young Over Illegal Possession Of Military-Alike Uniforms

Security agencies have arrested Anthony Twinomujuni, commonly known as Bobi Young, a resident of Mutungo zone Nakawa Division in Kampala, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, after carrying out an intelligence-led operation at his home. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson,

May 24, 2024

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Mengo Eagles Nest Teacher Arrested For Splashing Acid On Wife & Sons.

A teacher from Eagles Nest secondary school which is in Mengo, Kensenyi and resident of Namusera in Wakiso district being detained at Kakira Central Police Station in Jinja for allegedly pouring acid on his pregnant wife, two step sons and another female

May 22, 2024

Crime

Heartless: Entebbe Taxi Driver Confesses To Killing Four Women

Isaac Nuwagaba, a taxi driver operating on Entebbe Road, has shocked crime intelligence and flying squad teams by confessing to the murder of four women, whom he killed for allegedly cheating on him. Nuwagaba was tracked and arrested over the weekend from

May 22, 2024

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UPDF To Recruit Over 9600 Soldiers Ahead Of 2026 Polls

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces are set to kick off a countrywide recruitment of youth into the army. This was announced on May 20, 2024, by the UPDF Spokesperson, Brig. Felix Kulayigye. He said the recruitment will strictly target young people who

May 21, 2024

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M7 Names Abbas Byakagaba As New Police Boss

President Yoweri Kaguta Musevenei has appointed Abbas Byakagaba as the new Inspector General of police filling the position which was recently left by former IGP Martin Okoth Ochola whose contract ended in March 2024. The Deputy Press Secretary to the President, Farouk

May 18, 2024

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Court Remands Self Proclaimed Jesus To Prison

A self-proclaimed “Jesus” in Luwero district has been remanded to Buntuntumula prison for refusing to be counted during the ongoing National Population and Housing Census 2024. Identified as Navas Vella, the self-proclaimed Jesus who was arrested on Monday, May 13th, appeared before

May 16, 2024

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MPs Order For Closure Of City abattoir in Hoima City citing unhygienic conditions

Lawmakers have called the immediate closure of the abattoir in Hoima City citing unhygienic conditions which they say poses health hazards to consumers of beef and goat meat. The slaughter house in Kiryateete East, Hoima City was condemned in 2006 but legislators

May 16, 2024

Crime

Natete: Police Hunt Panga Welding Bashir Greening Millers Staff Over Attempted Murder

Natete police are currently investigating an alarming incident of attempted murder where a man wielding a panga (machete) launched a vicious attack at a maize miller’s office in Kutano Village, Natete. The victim, identified as Sam Turyamuhaki, a 55-year-old resident of Kabaho

May 16, 2024

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