Uganda news

In a remarkable turn of events, a stolen firearm belonging to the Uganda Police Force has been successfully recovered in neighboring Kenya. This exciting development comes as a result of collaborative efforts between the two countries’ law enforcement agencies. The gun with  registrationAK47UG POL-861314-09446, initially reported as a case of theft  in agururu A Zone in Eastern division Tororo district was assigned ...

Gulu bookshops and other stationary business owners in the Northern Ugandan city are decrying the low turn-up of customers even as the new school term draws closer. They have placed the blame on the influx of hawkers dealing in similar stationary products within the city. These operate with very little regulation from the city authorities. Call to crackdown Florence Kajula, ...

Stolen cattle: In a display of unwavering commitment to protecting the livelihoods of the community, the joint efforts of the Ugandan Police and UPDF have resulted in a remarkable victory. The targeted livestock belonged to Otim Amadeo of Gotapwou village in Abim district and the armed raiders ambushed unsuspecting herdsmen during grazing, prompting a swift response from the joint security ...

In a shocking turn of events the office of Resident District Commissioner in Kabale has confirmed that Vianey Besigomwe, the sub county chief for Mazimba has been arrested for allegedly embezzling shs25 million for sub county works. A Sub County Chief has been taken into custody on allegations of embezzling government funds. The arrest, which has sent shockwaves throughout the community, ...

New Vision’s Managing Director Don Wanyama was put on the spot by social media activist, cartoonist and academician, Dr Jim Spire Ssentongo over Judge Julia Ssebutinde. It should be noted that Ssebutinde is a Ugandan judge and the first African woman to sit on the ICC panel’s high court (International Court of Justice, ICJ). She is currently getting a lot ...