The discovery of the body of Agnes Nantongo, a manager at African Oil Petrol Station in Bweyogerere, has raised alarm and renewed calls for heightened security along the Northern bypass. Nantongo’s body was found in a secluded area, sparking initial fears that she may have been a victim of an attack while jogging. However, police…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A former counter-terrorism officer, Isaac Newton Ojok, 36, has been arrested for allegedly posing as a traffic officer on Entebbe Road, extorting money from unsuspecting motorists. Ojok, dismissed from the Uganda Police Force a few months ago over disciplinary issues, reportedly turned to illegal activities after struggling to make ends meet. According…
By Joselyn Nakitto and Amos Ssemuwemba Despite his hostile statements when he was still alive, St. Gyaviira Catholic Church this morning recieved the body of the late Joseph Tamale Mirundi and held a Requiem Mass in his honor, celebrated by Fr. Francis Ssemudu. Former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi, was among the signatories who attended…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A major forgery scandal has unfolded at the Police Training School Kabalye in Masindi District, resulting in the arrest of 69 trainee police officers. These individuals, who were aspiring to become probation police constables, are accused of submitting forged academic documents during the recruitment process. Between July 13 and July 20,…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Uganda has recently been a nation of discontent. Strikes have erupted across various sectors, from healthcare to education, with citizens voicing their frustrations over economic hardship, governance issues, and service delivery. As the streets buzz with protest and the country grapples with the impact of these strikes, opinions are divided on whether…
Margaret Muhanga, Minister of State for Primary Health Care has urged government to raise the legal age of alcohol consumption to curb the alcohol misuse among the youths. She discloses that Uganda allocates more than UGX2.654Trn (US$713,737,566) annually to address alcohol-related illnesses therefore advocates for an increase in the legal drinking age from 18 to…
