A group of opposition supporters appeared before the Kawempe Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kampala on fresh proceedings in a case where they are accused of unlawful drilling, with additional charges brought against one of the accused. The accused include Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, described by supporters as a deputy spokesperson within the opposition ranks, Edward Ssebuufu,…
Muhammad Ssebuwufu, a former city businessman convicted in 2019 for the kidnap and murder of Betty Donah Katusabe, was initially sentenced to 40 years in prison. Ssebuwufu was convicted by the High Court in 2019 and sentenced to 40 years in prison for his role in the killing of Katusabe, a case that drew widespread…
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…