MUKONO, Uganda — Uganda Christian University (UCU) has officially renamed its former Bishop Tucker Library in honour of its first University Secretary, Dunstan Bukenya, recognising his foundational role in shaping the institution. In a statement shared on its official platforms, the university said the decision celebrates Bishop Bukenya’s vision and dedicated service during UCU’s formative…
LIRA CITY, Uganda — Security personnel at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, working closely with the Uganda Police Force, have arrested a man accused of impersonating a medical officer and defrauding an unsuspecting patient’s caregiver. The suspect, identified as Okello Moses, was arrested on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at around 10:00 a.m. from the hospital’s female…
MITYANA, Uganda — The State House Anti Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Uganda Police Force has arrested four senior officials from Mityana District on allegations of abuse of office and nepotism linked to irregular recruitment practices. In a statement released on Friday, the Anti-Corruption Unit said the arrests followed preliminary investigations into alleged manipulation…
WAKISO, Uganda — Police in Wakiso District have arrested three suspects in connection with a string of motorcycle robberies and recovered 10 suspected stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala, the arrests follow a case of aggravated robbery reported earlier this month. On February 13, 2026, at about…
Kenyan authorities have arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of playing a key role in recruiting Kenyan nationals to fight in the Russia–Ukraine war, officials said. The suspect was detained near Kenya’s border with Ethiopia after returning from a trip to Russia and allegedly attempting to flee the country, according to government statements.Alleged Recruitment Network Kenyan…