Uganda news

Rubanda District: A 40-year-old teacher at Ihunga Primary School in Rubanda District identified as James Agaba was on Thursday found dead, police have said.  Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson identified the deceased as James Agaba. He is a resident of Nshanjare Cell, Nshanjare Ward of Nshanjare Town Council in Rubanda District. “It’s alleged that the deceased has been ...

A family is in shock after six died when a woman set herself on fire in a house in Musalaba Village in Masode-Kalagi Town Council Kyankwanzi District, police said Friday. Authorities have since identified the woman as Mariam Mukankubito. “On Thursday, Mukankubito spent a night sharing intoxicating drinks with other family members at her own expense. At around 03:56am (Friday) ...

A 30-year-old man has survived lynching by an angry mob in Kigaya cell Buhimba town council, Kikuube District. This was after they found him stealing church property at St Matayo Catholic Parish. The suspect has been identified as one Frank, 30, a resident of Kigaya cell, Buhimba Central Ward Buhimba town council in Kikuube District. A witness alleged that the ...

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 ...