By KFM Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has issued stringent security guidelines for all public places across the city to avert possible terror attacks. This is after security agencies raised concern that Kampala remains largely relaxed despite a growing terror threat to the country. Speaking to KFM, KCCA spokesperson Simon Kasyate said all KCCA staff manning strategic installations and places of identity like parks and markets are directed to increase their vigilance. Kasyate says in some places manpower has been increased working closely with sister security agencies to ensure stability in the city. “The safety of the people in Kampala…
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In a shocking incident on Tuesday evening, an officer from Jinja Road police station has been arrested under suspicion of fatally shooting his wife at the police barracks in Kampala. The victim, Atino Jennifer, also a police officer, was affiliated with the Very Important Person Protection Unit (VIPPU) of the Police. “The cause of shooting is not yet established. The suspect is currently detained at Jinja Road Police Division awaiting interrogation,” Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Mr Patrick Onyango said in a Tuesday, September 5 statement.
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa was inaugurated Monday for his second full term after a disputed national election in which he defeated challenger Nelson Chamisa. The main opposition says Mnangagwa’s re-election means another five years of economic stagnation and what they see as presidential illegitimacy. An estimated 40,000 people saluted Mnangagwa as he arrived at National Sports Stadium in Harare Monday. In his speech, Mnangagwa thanked Zimbabweans for what he called a “peaceful” and “transparent” elections. He promised to exploit Zimbabwe’s natural resources to establish a manufacturing base and turn around the economy. “The numerous mineral resources in our country must…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: A 36-year-old billionaire is one of Uganda’s shining young entrepreneurs with lots of enterprises in Uganda’s Capital, Kampala. Haruna Towers-Nakasero, a new towering skyrise located in the hills of Nakasero suburb of Kampala, is to elegantly become a landmark development for Capital, Kampala. Tycoon, Haruna Sentongo informed this website that, the project is to approximately cost a considerably USD. 62Millions (UGX. 229.4Billions) with construction set to begin in December, 2023. Artistic impression of Haruna Towers, Nakasero, What will this Tower offer; This will offer a range of spaces, including offices and condominiums available…
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has finally cleared 69-seater buses going to and from western Uganda to use the temporary bridge erected over River Katonga. Since May 2023 when floods washed away the bridge, it has been closed to bigger motor vehicles including buses and trailers. Until yesterday, the bridge was only being used by lighter vehicles such as commuter taxis, saloon cars, and coasters. In a statement yesterday, Monday, September 4, the Roads Authority revealed that buses had been cleared to use the bridge, following an assessment of its integrity. “Following the continuous technical monitoring and recent assessment…
Police in Sheema district have revealed that they are hunting down a yet-to-be-identified 22-year-old man who killed an Arsenal fan following a disagreement after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United. According to Police, the victim has been identified as Jackson Aineruhanga and is a resident of Rwanyinakahire cell, Rwamujojo ward, Sheema Central Division, Sheema Municipality, in Sheema District. The Bushenyi police spokesperson, Marcial Tumusiime, said that both men developed a disagreement while watching the match between Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United. Tumusiime said that the disagreement started when Manchester United player Alejandro Garnacho’s goal was…
Foreign nationals are hiring Ugandans to pose as their parents so as to ease their application for Ugandan passports, the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has said. Simon Peter Mundeyi, spokesperson for ministry of Internal Affairs says that Ugandans are paid as low as Shs 2 million to sign off papers for anyone wishing to fraudulently hold a Ugandan passport. Mundeyi said that several of these applicants have been arrested with national IDs attempting to beat the formal system. Many, according to him, often claim to be Baganda, Basoga or Bagisu but hardly speak any word in these…
The Anti-Corruption court has extended the arrest warrant issued against David Livingstone Ebiru, the former executive director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). This is after Ebiru failed to appear for the second time to answer charges related to offering a bribe. The warrant of arrest earlier issued on August 8 was extended to September 28 by chief magistrate Joan Aciro requiring police to arrest Ebiru immediately upon sight and force him to come and be charged. The prosecution alleges that between October 2022 and December 2022, Ebiru corruptly offered a gratification of Shs 100 million to Charles…
Somali National Army (SNA) said its forces on Monday killed 43 al-Shabab militants and injured several others after conducting an operation in Galgaduud region, central Somalia. The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism said in a statement issued in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, that the SNA forces also destroyed three battle wagon vehicles belonging to the militant group during the operation. It said that the Somali army and local forces also foiled another attack in the Middle Shabelle region earlier Monday. The operation comes as the Somali government intensified its efforts to mobilize people to fight al-Shabab, a move…
The Police in Terego district are investigating the alleged abuse of office by district health officer Dr Amandu Simon Ongua and his junior. Ongua was allegedly summoned together with Philliam Osole, the former in charge of Obofia Health Center II to make statements at Omugo Central Police Station on Friday. However, both were detained and released on Monday. Police opened a file: CRB 005/01/09/2023 against the two employees although Terego Police commander Martin Karekyezi failed to provide details claiming that it is the role of the Police spokesperson. However, Terego Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) John Peter Onyango Emokol said…