Hope rises as plea bargain camp aims to slash case backlog at Lira High Court
The plea bargain approach in Uganda is increasingly being seen as a practical solution to judicial inefficiencies.
Category: Crime & Investigations
EU provides additional €4 million for Uganda’s refugee response
Uganda continues to host over 1.8 million refugees, and humanitarian needs remain high.
Police arrest two in Kole for stealing shs50m PDM money
Police say the suspects were arrested from Okwor village, Ayer sub-county, Kole.
Dokolo district IoSs Okello Denis denies forging appointment letter
Okello is the District Inspector of Schools for Dokolo district local government.
Ritual killing, missing millions: Amina Mutesi’s fall from grace
Amina Mutesi, is facing a storm of serious allegations ranging from ritual murder to the abuse of public education funds.
Police officer killed by mob after accidental civilian shooting in Oyam
The Oyam shooting that became fatal and a matter of retaliation on police and property.
Former Lira district councillor, Ojuka charged in land fraud scheme
On Monday, the Anti-Corruption Court placed Ojuka under remand until May 27, 2025.
Unclaimed dead bodies remain a major taboo in Acholi culture
Gulu City Council Clerk, Innocent Ahimbisibwe said the law mandates local councils to bury unclaimed dead bodies, but they face financial and logistical challenges.
Irate Kole residents lynch suspected motorcycle, money thieves from Dokolo
Amidst surge in mob justice like the recent one from Kole, Police have warned people from taking law into their hands.
Murder of Amolatar woman extends Lango’s worrying record
In Uganda, a person convicted of murder is liable to suffer death or life imprisonment.
Ultimatum looms as Eng. Odongo Joseph searches evidence for his bribery claims
The Notice stipulates a seven-day ultimatum for Eng. Odongo and his wife to with immediate effect retract the defamatory statement complained of by our client.
Police recruitment in Oyam sees high turnout
North Kyoga Region Police is undergoing recruitment processes starting from Oyam district.