Aswa West Police receive first 900 recruits ahead of intensive election security training
Election Special Police Constables are expected to provide nearly all their personal necessities for the duration of the course.
Category: Crime & Investigations
Supermatch scammers nabbed: URA foils $24,000 cigarette fraud
A case file (GEF 145/2025) has been opened for further investigation as URA promises to clamp down on fraudulent schemes targeting unsuspecting investors.
The struggles faced by women with disabilities ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections
Looking ahead to the 2026 elections, Nampeera says more must be done to translate disability inclusion policies into meaningful change on the ground.
URA arrests key suspect as crackdown exposes Kampala’s illicit smartphone pipeline
During verification, enforcement teams recovered 4,371 phones, ranging from basic Nokia models to high-end Samsung Galaxy devices.
40 suspected stolen motorcycle number plates recovered in Adel, Oyam
Also recovered were three bundles of dried opium and other unspecified items associated with criminal activities.
Jinja: Heartless teacher charged with aggravated homosexuality against boy, 11
The Penal Code Act (Cap 120) criminalizes sexual offences deemed “against the order of nature,” with Sections 145 and 146 prescribing heavy penalties for such acts or attempts thereof.
When Justice Philip Odoki’s ruling legitimised Yosam Odur Ebii Won Nyaciship
Yosam Odur Ebii died on Monday November 10, 2025, at Lira University Teaching Hospital.
LEMU finding shows why only 3% of CCO owners used their land to access loans from financial institutions
Land and Equity Movement in Uganda (LEMU) is a national NGO that has been working to uphold and secure customary land rights of the most vulnerable populations in Uganda.
Mandazi seller arrested over alleged rape in Jinja
A specialized team from the Kiira Regional Child and Family Protection Unit, led by SP Agnes Nampijja, has taken over the victim’s case.
Soldier in custody after shooting civilians in self-defence in Kole
Colonel Gai Fraser Mpadwa, Deputy Division Commander of the 5th Division, confirmed the incident during a press briefing on Monday, November 3.
UNEB scout’s attempted bribe: St. Gracious School speaks after teacher involved
St. Gracious School in Lira City has distanced itself from the alleged involvement of one of its teachers in an attempted bribery of a Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) scout.
3 arrested over attempted bribery of Oyam UNEB scout in Lira City
Investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be arraigned in court upon completion of the probe.
