Uganda news

Four suspects were arrested by the police in Kabale district on allegations of being part of a criminal gang. The said criminal gang is accused of terrorizing areas of Kabale municipality. The Kigezi region police spokesperson, Elly Maate, said the suspects are Alex Owamani 20, Frank Akanyijuka 24, Marvin Owamani 18, and Kirabo Alex 20. The suspects were arrested on ...

Uganda People’s Congress(UPC), an opposition political party has hinted at the looming danger of firearms in the wrong hands. This is in relation to the recent shootings that have been happening in the country. Consequently, the party asked the government to do a fresh re-registration of all firearms in the country. According to them, this will help in toning down ...

Four District Officials in Kigezi Sub-regionwere last evening arrested by the State House Anti-corruption Unit over alleged abuse of office, embezzlement of funds and causing financial loss to the Government. The four officials include the Rubanda District Engineer Denis Twesigomwe. The Rubanda District Water Engineer David Otika, and the Lyakarimira town council engineer in Kabale District Spencer Ngabirano. And lastly ...

Residents in Bukomansimbi district have discovered a total of close to 2,520 ghost pupils in primary schools. The ghost pupils were discovered during an inspection of public schools by the district leaders led Mr Kalema Fred who is the Deputy Resident Commissioner in companionship with the Mr Shafik Mwanje the district National Resistance Movement chairperson. According to the preliminary investigation ...

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the government of Uganda to improve the budgetary allocation for integrated community case management and primary education to foster social transformation. The call was made by a UNICEF team led by the country representative, Munir Safieldin. This was as the team appeared before the Parliamentary budget committee who noted that investment in education ...