UPDF chief assures Northern Uganda of total peace and security
Maj Gen Katungi highlighted the achievements of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in Northern Uganda since he was posted as 5th Division Commander in 2023.
Category: Crime & Investigations
Unjust: The exclusion and exploitation in green energy projects in northern Uganda
While the Green Energy Initiative (GEI) of Bukona Agro Processors Ltd seems to appeal to the central government and the donors, the study found that local government leaders represented by both the sub-county at Koch-Goma and the Nwoya district local government are disgruntled by the lack of compliance with the agreed MoUs.
Dokolo businesswomen intercepted over shoe theft in Soroti
The two suspects, identified as Holiver Nakago, 32, and her friend, only identified as Vicky, had been stealing from Jesus Care Enterprise located at Dubai market, Liverpool road.
Nine in ten girls are forced into early marriage in Palabek Refugee Settlement
Locaun James, the Refugee Welfare Committee II of Zone 5, B, said poverty is the main driver, noting that families dependent on dwindling humanitarian aid often see marriage as a way to reduce the burden of feeding and educating daughters.
31 apprehended in Lira City intelligence-led operation
According to North Kyoga Police Public Relationship Officer, SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, all suspects have been detained at the station awaiting the screening exercise.
Unknown duo lynched in Dokolo
Dokolo CLO Ogwal confirmed that the two bodies were conveyed to the Dokolo Health Centre IV mortuary as investigations commenced.
ICC upholds 39 charges against Joseph Kony
An arrest warrant was issued in 2005 against Kony and four top commanders: Vincent Otii, Raska Lukwiya, Okot Odhiambo, and Dominic Ongwen.
How lady “abducted” from Nakasongola found refuge in Apac
Nankebe claimed that the abductors have been forcing them to use their phones to talk to their relatives to demand money. Fortunately, they were not tortured.
3 infantry division strengthens leadership through NCO training
The training forms part of the UPDF’s broader efforts to enhance human resource and equipment capabilities for greater operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Gold scamming suspect Luyima arraigned before KCCA court
In January 2025, The Observer newspaper reported how two Kazakhstan nationals, Baishev Rinad and Jambulov Olzhas accused Ugandan businessmen of defrauding them in counterfeit gold transaction.
22 suspected criminals apprehended in Dokolo
Out of the 22 suspected criminals from within Dokolo, three were released after proper screening, North Kyoga Regional Police Public Relations Officer, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, said.
Two men shot dead by soldiers guarding a kraal in Kitgum
According to East Acholi police PRO IP Joe Oloya, the two men mistakenly entered Kitileng community protected kraal.