Japan donates 5 fire trucks to Uganda Police Force – Lira gets 1
Five fire trucks and one ambulance were also donated in March 2025, in addition to ongoing capacity-building support.
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Museveni wishes outgoing cabinet members “good luck”
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who was re-elected on January 15 for a seventh term, will be sworn in on May 12.
Kole investor Mayur Patel loses 2k liters of soya crude oil worth shs12m
Mayur Patel, 35, is an investor and businessman residing in Abolonyero village, Telela parish, Ayer sub-county, Kole.
Nine gangsters rape a 20-year-old businesswoman in Lira City at 1am
The suspected gangsters are identified as Ogwang Stanley, 20, Okot Janan, 17, Odok Joshua, 20, Ocaya Emmanuel, 21, Mule Emmy, 20, and Ayo Brian, 17.
Six injured, 3 trapped as Mbale City building’s fifth floor gave way
Uganda Red commend the swift coordination between emergency responders and the courage of community volunteers assisting at the scene.
Oyam: Zaire village man, 49, murdered by son,15, over suspected cattle restocking phone alert
The suspect was immediately apprehended by local leaders and handed over to police at Minakulu Town Council Police Station.
Lt Gen Muhanga commends UPDF troops’ offensive actions in Somalia
The Sector One Commander, Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, urged troops to remain vigilant, warning that the security environment remains unpredictable.
Inclusion of women in peace-making, conflict resolution makes peace sustainable
Danish Ambassador to Uganda, Signe Winding Albjerg, echoed concerns over the underrepresentation of women in peace processes despite longstanding international commitments.
UPDF human resource officers told ‘don’t be afraid to do what is right’
Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, has challenged human resource officers to uphold integrity, professionalism and accountability in the management of personnel, describing them as custodians of the force’s human capital.
Visually impaired patients regain sight after surgeries by Lira RRH medical team
The four-day event marks the second successful eye surgical camp conducted at Aduku Health Centre IV under the auspices of LRRH.
UPDF battle group hosts Somali justice and constitutional affairs minister as elections near
Barawe District Commissioner, Umaru Abdulahi Mahammad, praised the strong cooperation and professionalism demonstrated by Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops under AUSSOM.
Amolatar district receives 250,000 coffee seedlings worth shs500m
Andrew Okello Awany, the Regional Agricultural Officer for Lango, commended the government for the timely distribution and addressing previous concerns about delays.