Tension remains high in parts of Ssembabule District after residents displaced during a prolonged land dispute returned to reoccupy the contested land nearly three years after their eviction. The families, who say they have endured years of hardship in temporary settlements and dependence on relatives, claim they were forced back by difficult living conditions and…
The Uganda Police Force has confirmed that security personnel will continue to maintain deployment at the home of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, despite authorities stating that he has not committed any offence. Police spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke said officers have been stationed at Kyagulanyi’s residence since…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has a new Deputy Commander of the Land Forces following a promotion by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga has been promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Deputy Commander of UPDF…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Deputy Commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, has died. According to the Daily Monitor, which cited security sources, Maj Gen Takirwa passed away after battling illness for some time. However, details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain limited. The UPDF had by…
Police at Kira Road Division have launched investigations into a case of aggravated robbery and murder following the death of a 24-year-old businesswoman and social media content creator in Kyanja, Kawempe Division. The deceased has been identified as Namulinde Diana, who lived alone in an apartment in Kwaata Zone, Kyanja Ward. According to police spokesperson…