Soroti City, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force has arrested four key suspects in connection with the murder and aggravated robbery of Kokunda Patricia, following an intensified manhunt by security agencies. According to police, the fatal attack occurred in the early hours of April 3, 2026, at around 4:40 a.m. at Teso Coach Park along…
KAMPALA — The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is seeking Shs 1.97 billion in the next financial year to fund partnerships with social media influencers and international media brands as part of efforts to boost Uganda’s global tourism visibility. According to emerging reports, the proposed budget will facilitate promotional campaigns involving global outlets such as CNN,…
KAMPALA — The Uganda Police Force has reported a decline in defilement cases in 2025, but raised alarm over the number of children abused by individuals in positions of trust, including teachers and guardians. According to the 2025 Annual Crime Report, a total of 10,492 defilement cases were recorded, down from 12,312 cases reported in…
KIKUUBE — Police in the Albertine South Region have launched investigations into a fatal road crash that claimed the life of Kikuube District LC5 Chairperson, Mr. Banura Peter. According to Uganda Police Force, the incident occurred in Butyamba Village, within the Butyamba IDP area in Kikuube Town Council. Preliminary reports indicate that Banura was knocked…
KAMPALA — An American national who until recently served as principal of Heritage International School has been denied entry into Uganda for the second time following a trip abroad, deepening an ongoing dispute involving immigration authorities and her former employer. The individual, identified in earlier reports as Dr. Kymmberli Stowe, had been at the centre…