Police have shot dead a suspected armed robber who was found with blood stained panga and wanted to attack police officers on operation to crack down criminal gangs in Nansana municipality Wakiso district. Since March 27th 2024 , the Directorate of Crime Intelligence, in collaboration with Kampala Metropolitan police have been diligently investigating a recent surge in violent crimes within the Kampala Metropolitan area. However, Today , 6th April 2024 while responding to crucial information in Nasere zone, Gganda Parish, Nansana municipality, regarding the whereabouts of a dangerous gang leader, only known as Pius, police task team encountered the suspect.…
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Security Agencies led by Kampala Metropolitan Police have assured Ugandans that they fully prepared to oversee the upcoming Kabaka Birthday Run scheduled for the 7th of April 2024 at Lubiri Palace grounds. The run, featuring distances of 21, 10, and 5 kilometers, will traverse various areas in the city center and its outskirts, as outlined by traffic authorities. Ensuring the safety of all participants remains our top priority. With an expected turnout of over 100,000 people, Police’s vigilance is paramount. Our security deployments include an access control team led by counter-terrorism experts at all entry and exit points of the…
By now, we all know that Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development Phionah Nyamutoro and Eddy Kenzo are not just friends – they are more than friends. In fact, they are lovers and friends. Now to even put away any doubts, information we recently got, shows that the two recently had a child together. While appearing on BBS TV a few weeks ago, Eddy Kenzo revealed that his daughters Maya and Aamal are not his only children and that he has a son somewhere. He did not reveal the mother but we dug around and even though our…
Story by Uganda Radio Network. Kampala, Uganda: A Makerere University alumnus has asked President Museveni not to assent to the University Council’s recommendation to appoint Professor William Bazeyo Chancellor. The Chancellor is the titular head of the University who presides at all ceremonial assemblies of the University and in this name, confers degrees and other academic titles and distinctions. He is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the University Council. PROF WILLIAM BAZEYO IS NOW A DICE ROLL AWAY FROM BEING NAMED MAKERERE UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR AFTER THE COUNCIL RECOMMENDED HIM TO THE PRESIDENT FOR APPOINTMENT (PHOTO/FILE) In December, Makerere…
Michael Okoth, a 25-year-old man from Kayole, has revealed that he has never kissed or been intimate with a woman in his 25 years of life, stating that he will wait until he marries. He was born and brought up in Nairobi, specifically in Kayole. According to him, he was born into a humble background and was determined not to follow the path of his friends, many of whom became a…………. article continues
WEST NILE: The police of Zombo district are investigating an incident involving death of two girls by rash and negligent act that occurred in the afternoon hours of Wednesday 03rd April 2024 at Alisithungu Cell, Dwonga Ward, Paidha Town Council Zombo District. Â district. Police report indicate that the pit was dug, and left uncovered. The heavy rain filled the pit with water, in which the deceased children, who were left unattended to by their parents drowned to death. According to Police spokesperson for West Nile sub region, Josephine Angucia, parents of the deceased children went out for garden work. The…
Two men have been arrested and detained over alleged fraud in regard to loss of billions of shillings in unsecured loans from Equity bank. Police detectives on Thursday evening arrested two former employees of Airtel Uganda; Godfrey Mukwaya and Robert Mugumya and detained them at Kampala Central Police Station (CPS). The duo, according to Police detectives, are facing fraud related charges of causing financial loss to the bank. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed the arrest explaining that they are detained at CPS as the investigation continues. He added that the suspects have been slapped with charges of causing…
KAMPALA: Police are investigating circumstances under which fire razed the popular Cafe Bravo Restaurant at Uganda House on Kampala Road this Friday morning. “The fire, suspected to have ignited around 5:00 am, swiftly engulfed the restaurant premises,” said Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire. “Investigations into the cause of the fire outbreak are currently underway, with investigators actively gathering evidence at the scene to aid in determining the root cause,” he added. Police said their Fire Prevention and Rescue Services promptly arrived at the scene and successfully contained the fire before it could spread further throughout the building. Property…
A newly wedded wife, Amina Abashe, allegedly poured boiling water on her husband, Shehu Abdullahi, following a disagreement over her frequent phone calls with other men. LIB reported that the incident happened in Kontangora Local Government Area of Niger State. The husband, Abdullahi, who spoke with Daily Trust, from his hospital bed at the Kontagora General Hospital, said they got married two months ago after the death of his former wife. He said his wife first attempted to stab him to death but that he was able to collect the knife from her before she went to take the water…
Debt burdened Tycoon, Emmanuel Lwasa has swallowed pleaded to President Museveni to help him with financial aid to clear his debts. The once flashy man is currently drowning in debts and some of his properties are on the brink of being taken by banks where he contracted loans. Speaking to a local TV station, the Masaka-based businessman appealed to President Museveni for help to clear everything. He said that the President in fact offered a helping hand to him when he had visited Masaka. However, the person who was put in charge of helping Lwasa was changed in the cabinet…