December 20, 2022
Uganda: 99% of Guns in Uganda Fingerprinted, Says Govt
In the wake of the recent attacks on police stations and various security personnel by unknown assailants, government has said 99% of the guns in the country are currently… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Uganda: Traffic Police to Mount Unannounced Snap Checkpoints On Roads As Festive Season Nears
Traffic Police have announced a move that will see an increase in operations and snap checkpoints on Ugandans roads as the festive season nears in a bid to curb indiscipline by… Read more »
Uganda: Security Links Two Men Killed in Matugga to ADF, Group That Attacked Busiika Police Station
Police have said the two men killed at Kito village in Matugga in Wakiso district were part of the ADF remnants who had filtered back into the country from neighbouring DRC and had… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Uganda: Deputy IGP Katsigazi Directs Police to Use Force If Attacked
The Deputy IGP Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi, has directed all station commanders to use force whenever they encounter threats. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Uganda: Police Starts Connecting Into Private CCTV Cameras
The police have kicked off the third phase of the National CCTV Network Expansion Project that will among others see both private and government CCTV cameras connected onto the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, U.S. Undersecretary for Political Affairs Discuss Security, Human Rights
President Yoweri Museveni met and held discussions with Victoria Nuland, the United States undersecretary for political affairs. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Uganda: Two Officers Killed, 11 Others Injured, as Police Patrol Car Flips Over in Gulu City
The territorial police in Gulu city are mourning two of their officers who died in a road crash when the patrol car they were travelling overturned on Monday evening. Read more »
Uganda: "They Are Based on Regurgitations" - General Kayihura Blasts UK Govt Sanctions
The former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura has responded to the sanctions issued by the United Kingdom government against him over alleged human rights violations. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker, Two Brothers Under Arrest, After Kidnap of "Wife's Lover" Goes Horribly Wrong
The speaker of Amolator district has been arrested alongside his two brothers for suspicion of being behind the kidnap and murder of a man thought to have had an affair with his… Read more »
Uganda: State Slaps 10 New Money Laundering Charges Against Sipapa
The state has slapped 10 new charges related to money laundering against city socialite Charles Olimu, alias Sipapa. Read more »
Uganda: 11 Killed as UPDF Battles ADF Rebels Who Attacked Ntoroko
The UPDF has said at least 11 fighters belonging to terrorist group Allied Democratic Forces have today been put out of action during the raging battle between the Ugandan army and… Read more »
Uganda: Activists Urge Parliament to Fast-Track Gender Bills to End Violence Against Women, Girls
The Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) has urged parliament to fast- track gender bills that were recently returned to the 11th Parliament to help tackle the issue of is violence… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Uganda: Museveni Backtracks on Earlier Decision - Allows Roadblocks Back on Highways
President Museveni has backtracked on his earlier decision and has allowed roadblocks back on highways around the country. Read more »
Uganda: Fallen Supreme Court Judge, Ruby Opio Aweri to Be Accorded State Funeral
President Museveni has directed that the fallen Supreme Court Judge, Ruby Opio Aweri be accorded a state funeral with all expenses met by the government. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Kayihura Targeted in New Sanctions By UK Government
The United Kingdom government has imposed sanctions on several individuals including former Police chief Gen Kale Kayihura for reportedly engaging in human rights abuses and… Read more »
December 10, 2022
Uganda: Uproar as Environmental Activist Goes Missing
A section of environment activists in Uganda have asked police to unconditionally release environmental activists who were arrested for holding a peaceful demonstration against the… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Uganda: State House Dismisses as Fake Letter Ordering for Arrest of Businessmen for "Funding" a Rebel Group
The State House has dismissed as fake a letter that has been making rounds on social media indicating that President Museveni issued an order for the arrest of several businessmen… Read more »
Uganda: Human Rights Commission Says It Is Investigating Abductions of Citizens
The Chairperson of Uganda Human Rights Commission Mariam Wangadya has said her committee is carrying out investigations in the alleged ongoing abductions of Ugandans. Read more »
December 10, 2022
East Africa: Activist Missing, Several Detained During Protest Against Crude Oil Pipeline
A section of environment activists in Uganda have asked police to unconditionally release environmental activists who were arrested for holding a peaceful demonstration against the… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Uganda: Police Accommodation Facilities Are an Embarrassment - Minister Otafiire
The Internal Affairs Minister, Gen Kahinda Otafiire has expressed concern over the deplorable state in which police officers' accommodation units are. Read more »
November 25, 2022
Uganda: Today, Six-Year-Olds Are Looking After Entire Families. Something Isn't Right!
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November 24, 2022
Uganda: Among Calls for Implementation of Laws Aimed At Protecting Women Against GBV
Speaker Anita Among, has asked the government to kick off the implementation of the laws passed by Parliament aimed at protecting girls and women against gender-based violence. Read more »
November 23, 2022
Uganda: Defence Committee to Probe New Firm Over Digital National IDs
The committee on Defence and Internal Affairs is considering investigating a new firm contracted by the Government to print 'smart' and 'digital' national identity cards. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Africa: 'Poor Cultural Practices, Violence Hindering Africa's Development'
Human rights advocates have said problems like widespread corruption, violence against women, teenage pregnancies, terrorism, and barbaric cultural practices are some of the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Three New Judges to Supreme Court
President Museveni has appointed three new judges to the Supreme Court. Read more »