Crime
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Police Arrest Motorist for Attempted Murder After Knocking Down Officer During Presidential Convoy Clearance
Police in Mbarara City have arrested 27-year-old Richard Agumaniiwe for attempted murder after he allegedly knocked down a senior officer…
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Police warns of rising clashes with NUP as 2026 campaign tensions grow
The Uganda Police Force has issued a firm warning over escalating confrontations between security personnel and supporters of the National…
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Mystery blaze levels home of Bamunanika Parliamentary candidate
A parliamentary candidate in Bamunanika is pointing to foul play after a mysterious fire gutted a multi-million-shilling house that her…
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URA arrests key phone smuggler in downtown Kampala, seizes Over 4,300 illicit devices
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against smartphone smuggling after arresting a suspected ringleader…
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Police probe Education ministry officials over missing UGX 19 billion
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) is continuing investigations into the alleged disappearance of approximately UGX 19 billion from the Ministry…
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Naalya SS student confirmed dead after body exhumed in Kyampisi
The Territorial Police in Kampala Metropolitan North have launched a full murder investigation following the confirmed death of Aneza Merisa,…
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Criminal Summons issued for former trade PS Geraldine Ssali in Shs3.8B fraud case
The Anti-Corruption Court has issued criminal summons for former Ministry of Trade Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali, after she failed to…
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URA impounds 33 foreign vehicles in Gulu Over TRL violations
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has impounded 33 foreign-registered vehicles in Gulu City during a major crackdown on the misuse…
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Man sets himself on fire near parliament gate
A yet-to-be-identified man in his 30s set himself on fire near the main gate of Parliament on Wednesday, shocking passersby…
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Mobile phone theft cases drop slightly as overall crime declines in 2024
The Uganda Police Force recorded 7,330 cases of mobile phone theft in 2024, a 1% decrease from the 7,407 cases…
