Tensions flared in Parliament on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, criticised the government over the continued detention of Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Roman Catholic priest from Masaka District. Ssenyonyi described the priest’s detention as an illegal act and a violation of fundamental human rights. Raising the…
Kazo — The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, has commended and rewarded two private security guards in Kazo District with cash awards of UGX 500,000 each for demonstrating exceptional integrity after they rejected a bribe from suspected cattle thieves and instead alerted the police. The incident occurred between December 16 and 17, 2025, when…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has warned that any individuals intent on disrupting peace, especially during the electoral period, will be dealt with swiftly and decisively in accordance with the law. Speaking at a pipping ceremony for newly promoted Generals and Senior Officers held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran…
As the festive season approaches, the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has intensified countrywide enforcement operations aimed at reducing road crashes and ensuring a safe and enjoyable holiday period for all road users. The operations, code-named “Arrive Alive,” focus on curbing traffic offences and enforcing compliance with road safety regulations across the country. According…
The Uganda Police Force has launched investigations into a suspected racket behind the vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Butaleja District, following the theft of electrical wires from power poles in the area. According to police, the incident occurred on December 14, 2025, at around 7:00 a.m., in Lubanga Cell, Bufujja Town Council. The Chairperson of…