The National Drug Authority (NDA), working with the Uganda Police Force, has arrested a Senior Clinical Officer attached to Nyamuyanja Health Centre IV in Isingiro District over the theft of a huge consignment of government medicines, including more than half a million doses of antiretrovirals (ARVs). The suspect, Muzahura John Baptist, was tracked down after…
Renowned Ugandan music producer Keilor Pro, real name Abu Spohian, has raised alarm over what he describes as an increasingly worrying habit among musicians—failing to pay for studio work after projects are completed. In a recent interview, Keilor Pro said the problem has become widespread, with many artists either paying only a small fraction of…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has halted illegal dredger fabrication and sand mining activities in Kawumba A Cell, Buwama Sub-county, Mpigi District, following a coordinated enforcement operation on Wednesday. Authorities confirmed the arrest of two suspects who were found at the site during the crackdown. They are currently detained at Lubigi Police Station, while…
Bushenyi District Police are holding two men in connection with the murder of Linette Karunga, a 21-year-old student of Kampala International University (KIU) Western Campus, who was found dead on Monday night in Nyakashebeya Village, Nyabubare Parish, Nyabubare Subcounty. Greater Bushenyi Police spokesperson SP Apollo Tayebwa said the suspects — Onan Nimwesiga and another man…
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has charged and remanded the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) flag bearer for the Busia Municipality MP seat, Samuel Makokha, over misprision of treason. Prosecution alleges that Makokha became aware that PFF founder and four-time presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye allegedly planned to commit treason last year and failed to…