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The Police in Kampala Metropolitan South and Kajjansi Police Station have arrested a former security guard over the theft of a gun. The man, identified as Okello Ben, a former private security guard stole an SAR gun from two colleagues. He then used it to terrorize residents in the area. The alleged incident occurred last month on July 28, at ...

A 42-year-old housemaid has been sentenced to seven years in jail for aggravated child trafficking after sending her boss’ daughter into a love relationship. The woman identified as Rose Nsungwa allegedly used her position as a housemaid to connect her brother to the 15-year-old girl. This girl was apparently a pupil at Victory Primary School. The maid further made arrangements ...

A retired veterinary officer has been arrested in Rukungiri on allegations of brutally assaulting his lover, leading to her untimely death. George Tindiwengi Bitambeki, 65, was arrested by local law enforcement authorities following the shocking incident. This incident apparently happened on the evening of July 24th, 2023. The victim, identified as Olivia Tumusiime, aged 54, and the suspect are both ...

The troubles in one of Uganda’s biggest political parties, FDC, seem far from over. The party has been locked in disagreements marred with different damaging allegations. Apparently, there are two factions within the Najjanankumbi-based party. One of these is led by the party president, Patrick Amuriat Oboi and the secretary General, Nandala Mafabi. The other group has the likes of ...

In a significant development, the World Bank has decided to suspend any new financial assistance to Uganda in response to the country’s controversial anti-gay law. The decision comes as a result of concerns raised by various human rights organizations and activists regarding the legislation’s potential violation of basic human rights and its negative impact on the LGBTQ+ community. The World ...