Tragic Demise Of Ugandan Marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei Sparks Global Outcry Against Gender-Based Violence

September 5, 2024 Uganda news Comments Off on Tragic Demise Of Ugandan Marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei Sparks Global Outcry Against Gender-Based Violence

Ugandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei tragically succumbed to fatal burn injuries inflicted in a horrific petrol attack that shocked the nation and the international sports community. The Uganda Athletics Federation made a somber announcement on their official platform, vehemently denouncing the despicable act of domestic violence and emphasizing the urgent need for justice to prevail in the case of Rebecca ...

Police Annual Crime Report Shows Increase In Domestic Violence In Uganda

April 20, 2021 Uganda news Comments Off on Police Annual Crime Report Shows Increase In Domestic Violence In Uganda

Police annual crime report has shown an increase in domestic violence in Uganda. What does this mean? A sharp increase from 2019 was realised which is 13,639 cases to 17,664 in 2020. Domestic violence came in third place of the most committed crimes. The increase in this crime was attached to the lockdown during the peak of covid. Domestic violence ...