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 ...
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Housemaid Jailed For ‘Marrying-off’ Boss’ Daughter
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 ...
Read More »Retired Veterinary Officer In Rukungiri Arrested Over Lover’s Death
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 ...
Read More »World Bank Suspends New Loans To Uganda Due To Controversial Anti-LGBTQ
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 ...
Read More »Court Of Appeal Maintains 50-Year Jail Term For Man Over Murder
The Court of Appeal has maintained a 50-year jail sentence it handed to a man found guilty of murdering his brother. Justice Rugadya Atwooki, on January 14, 2014 found Mr. Sperito Ssemaganda guilty of murdering his brother Lozio Kayizzi. This earned him a 50-year jail sentence. Mr. Ssemaganda did not take the verdict very well hence challenging the conviction and ...
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