A key prosecution witness, Okello Robert—who was Ateng Francis’s subordinate—testified that he was used to upload the forged title documents into the Uganda National Land Information System.
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Judiciary commences consultations on the financial year 2026/27 budget framework paper
His Worship John Paul Edoku, Registrar Planning, Research and Development, explained that the consultation was part of the Judiciary’s annual planning cycle and a key step in enhancing institutional performance and service delivery.
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Police identify suspects in mob killing in Amolatar district
Regional Police PRO SP Okema reiterated the police’s appeal to the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and to instead support law enforcement with credible information and evidence.
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Lake Edward incident: UPDF and FARDC hold security talks
During the meeting, Maj Gen Mugerwa handed over five submachine guns, two light machine guns, 17 fully loaded SMG magazines, and two boxes of light machine gun ammunition to FARDC officials.
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One-month-old baby taken for a fellowship in Lira City stolen – Police
As part of the investigation, announcements will be made on local radio stations to appeal for public assistance, police has said.
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Refugees at Palabek settlement camp raise alarm over rights violations
Noel Frank Oyungrwoth, the Complaints and Investigations Officer at UHRC Gulu Regional Office, described the situation as a serious human rights violation.
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Pre-Uganda’s 63rd independence anniversary murder in Lira
The body of the deceased was conveyed to Lira Regional Referral Hospital’s mortuary for postmortem.
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5 infantry division welcomes new deputy commander
The incoming Deputy Commander, Colonel Gai Fraser Mpadwa, thanked Maj Gen Katungi for the mentorship and opportunity.
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Adjumani: Cultural practices among refugee communities affect education
Mothers in the refugee settlements of Adjumani district have raised deep concern over persistent cultural practices that continue to negatively affect the education and moral upbringing of their children.
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Suspects with uniform ages arrested in Kwania in possession of deadly apparatus
Ahead of Uganda’s 63rd Independence commemoration on October 9, North Kyoga Regional Police authorities have warned criminals against disturbing the current peace and security.
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Uganda @63: Police warn criminals ahead of commemoration
Uganda gained its independence on October 9, 1962, from the British colonial rulers. 63 years later, we continue to commemorate that history.
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Museveni commissions 352 officer cadets at Kabamba
The officers had completed their training at the Uganda Military Academy, Kabamba, in Mubende district.