Uganda news

A few days have passed after the United Kingdom issued a terror alert for its citizens currently residing in Uganda. Police boss, Martin Okoth Ochola has directed the force’s counter-terrorism unit to increase vigilance on vital spaces. The UK government indicated that terrorists intend to carry out an indiscriminate attack on among others; places frequented by foreigners. ‘’Terrorists are very ...

Interpol-Uganda recently compiled the latest figures and apparently, hackers have become more lethal during the current covid-19 pandemic era. Statistics on cyber-crimes contained in a report by Interpol director Charlese Birungi indicates Shs14bn lost to fraudsters. Interpol suggested that they have lost this money in more than 200 cases of hi-tech, international, and economic crimes. Of these, bank fraud, issuance ...

Police in Kampala has opened an investigation into the murder of a 40-year-old former United Nations driver. A group of Boda Boda cyclists in Mengo are said to have lynched him for knocking one of their fellow cyclists. Apparently, Aziz Bashir had a minor accident with an unidentified Boda Boda rider who scratched his car, a Toyota Allex. ‘’He got ...

The US government has hailed Uganda for her continued bilateral relationship, with America. The deputy assistant secretary of defense for African Affairs, Chidi Blyden spoke at the belated celebrations marking Uganda’s 59th anniversary. He said the partnership with Uganda has helped ensure peace and security in the East African region. Honored to repesent the US and be the guest of ...

Government has denied accusations of persecuting opposition MPs Ssewanyana and Ssegirinya. Some people have been accusing the government of being behind the cases that were laid on the two. Lawyer Mabirizi said the actions by the state have made it difficult for the two legislators to effectively get representation by a lawyer of their choice. This is because of the ...