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Crime
5 October 2026, 6:52 am
Residents vent anger over rising theft and insecurity
By Geoffrey Okwong Residents in parts of Pader District have raised alarm over what they describe as growing theft of livestock, food and household property, with some saying the situation is creating fear and threatening the livelihoods of ordinary families.…
2 October 2026, 10:26 am
Police confirm four rape suspects have regained virility as search for missing v…
By Sarah Ejang North Kyoga police spokesperson SP Jimmy Patrick Okema has officially confirmed that four men detained for gang-rape have fully regained their erectile function, exactly three days after the victim allegedly placed a “curse” on them. The bizarre…
2 October 2026, 7:50 am
RDC Demands Audit as Shs637M Disappears in Kamdini Town Council
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Resident District Commissioner of Oyam, Sgt. Shilaku James, has demanded a comprehensive audit into alleged mismanagement of revenue collected from Kamdini Town Council over the past three financial years. Speaking during a Community Baraza held…
1 October 2026, 10:48 pm
Couple arrested over alleged witchcraft in Kamwenge
By Collins Ainomugisha Police in Nkoma-Katalyeba town council Kamwenge district are holding a woman and his husband over alleged witchcraft, following criticism from own family members. The arrested are Mr George Dabereye and his wife Mrs Ekyensi Erikora Goret, residents…
28 September 2026, 9:47 pm
Three brutally murdered in midnight home attack in Kyegegwa
By Collins Ainomugisha A profound sense of shock and grief has gripped residents of Nyanga Zone in Kyegegwa Town Council following a brutal overnight attack that left three people dead, including a student. The victims have been identified as Mwesige…
28 September 2026, 4:52 pm
Nansana house fire leaves three dead, police investigate
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Residents of Nansana West A village are in shock after a landlady allegedly set fire to the house where she lived with her tenants, reportedly killing herself and two tenants. The incident happened at around 1:00…
28 September 2026, 10:06 am
Oyam district tops Uganda in teenage pregnancies as Busoga struggles with early…
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam District has emerged as the leading district in Uganda for teenage pregnancies, recording a prevalence of 27 percent, above the national average of 24.5 percent. Within Oyam, Kamdini Sub-county leads at 36.8 percent, followed by…
24 September 2026, 7:36 pm
12 arrested over theft of 17 computers in Lira
By Regina Lalam The Police in Lira City have apprehended 12 suspects in connection with the theft of 17 computers from Premier Progressive Secondary School in Lela Apeta Cell, Boke Ward, Lira City East Division. According to Police, the theft…
23 September 2026, 12:49 pm
Gulu businesswoman remanded over shea tree destruction
By Agness Agilo Gulu Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded a prominent businesswoman to Gulu Central Prison over the alleged illegal destruction of protected indigenous tree species for commercial charcoal production, in direct defiance of a presidential directive. Oliver Nalumyimba, a…
22 September 2026, 11:28 am
19 arrested over alleged irregular disbursement of Kole restocking funds
By Winnie Auma Police in Kole District have opened a General Enquiry File to investigate alleged irregularities in the disbursement of cattle-restocking funds. The case, registered as GEF 016/2026 at Kole Central Police Station on 21 September 2026, is being…