Uganda news

President Yoweri Museveni has returned the National Local Content Bill, 2022 to Parliament for the second time. He asked the House to reconsider his earlier recommendations which he said have not been fully addressed. The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa made the revelation as he chaired the House yesterday. In his letter dated 1st August 2023, the President details sections that ...

In the case of the septic tank murder, concerns have been raised regarding the investigation process, specifically the failure to thoroughly investigate an individual implicated in the crime. The investigator assigned to the case has come under scrutiny for this oversight. The septic tank murder case, which shocked the nation, involved a heinous crime where a body was discovered in ...

The LC 1 chairperson Patrick Odoch and secretary of Lawireng Kamorono village, Robin Ojok in Agago district, northern Uganda have been arrested over the alleged theft of iron sheets. Last month, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) delivered 1,200 pieces of iron sheets. These were to be distributed to at least 40 families in Lira Kato, Omiya Pachwa, Adilang ...

In a recent operation carried out by the Ugandan police, a major human trafficking scheme was thwarted in the bustling city of Kampala. Acting swiftly on a tip-off, the authorities successfully rescued 21 children who had been trafficked and apprehended a prime suspect believed to be involved in the nefarious operation. The operation, conducted by the dedicated police force, highlights ...

In a recent development, Ugandan landlords have been urged to exercise caution and vigilance regarding the activities of human traffickers. The warning comes as authorities raise concerns over the potential exploitation of rental properties for illicit purposes, such as human trafficking. The call for increased awareness and diligence among landlords stems from the need to combat the growing problem of ...