Tag Archives: gun violence

Police at Kampala Metropolitan South is actively investigating a murder-by-shooting incident in which a city lawyer was killed just outside his residence in Kajjansi off Entebbe Road. According to the KMP Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the tragic incident occurred on the night of 30th May 2023 at Kitiko Birongo, Ndejje Division, Makindye Sebagabo in Wakiso District. The victim identified as ...

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 ...

The LC1 chairman of Kyanja, a Kampala suburb that recently became popular because of the shooting of social media blogger Isma Olaxess has assured people of good security. The State Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Rtd Col Charles Engola was also murdered in the same area. Just a few days later, a social media blogger was also gunned ...

Renowned social media blogger Isma Olaxess aka Jajja Ichuli has been shot dead by unknown gunmen. This unfortunate incident happened in Kyanja, a Kampala suburb. The incident apparently happened as the social media blogger was entering his residential premises. His body can be seen lying in the car covered in blood. The motive behind his death is yet to be ...

Burahya MP and NRM party member Margaret Muhanga has lashed out at those saying Uganda is a hub of violence. The legislator was addressing remarks from fellow MPs Medard Lubega Ssegona and Nandala Mafabi while appearing on the NBS Frontline. The remarks come after the failed assassination of Gen Katumba Wamala on 1st June 2021. Additionally, Muhanga said people fly ...