Extortion lands PDM Sacco boss in police coolers
During the baraza, community and PDM beneficiaries accused Ocen of charging exorbitant fees ranging from shs20,000 to shs45,000 to benefit from PDM.
Category: Crime & Investigations
New data privacy trends help drive growth in severity of large cyber claims
Having better oversight of any cyber weaknesses in their supply chains is an area where many companies need to improve.
‘Prioritize peace for economic prosperity’ – Karenga people told
Leaders and security commanders have urged residents of Karenga district to fully embrace peace as a critical component in achieving significant socioeconomic development.
Uganda receives UN support to combat violent extremism
For many years, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime has worked with stakeholders on a project to prevent and combat violent extremism while protecting human rights.
Drunk soldier kills Indian engineer in Amolatar
SP According to Jimmy Patrick Okema, PRO of the North Kyoga Region, the territorial police of Amolatar have registered a double murder case by shooting. One claimed an Indian lives.
Lango cautioned against meddling with the law
Police have warned the people of Lango sub-region not to take the law into their own hands as crime cases surge.
What NRM-ONC and UPC boast and think about in their quest for Lango dominion in 2026
Lango “was UPC” for many years until political trends changed. The ruling government used “things in their possession to entice, recruit, and exert control over some opposition key figures in the sub-region.”
Uganda strengthens ties with Japan in defence cooporation
Maj Gen Bakasumba reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to ensuring refugee safety, despite limited resources.
Dokolo: More PDM graft, more arrests
RDC Akech said she’s disappointed to learn that many of the beneficiaries of the second phase of PDM in Dokolo are Lira City business owners.
UPDF keeps putting warriors out of action in Karamoja
The UPDF stated that the warriors had camped for a few days while plotting “appalling crimes against humanity.”
Boyfriend sets lover ablaze in Soroti City
Strained relationships have caused severe pains and deaths in most cases, and the latest from Soroti City is just one of the many examples.
Uganda concludes counter-terrorism strategic communication training
Sylvia Kabaki, acting Head of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism’s Nairobi Programme Office, emphasized the importance of long-term engagement and continuous learning in strategic communications.