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18 June 2024, 9:47 am
Missing 13-year-old rescued after nearly two months
By James Muhumuza Kitone and the local community erupted in jubilation, expressing gratitude to the police and the public for their unwavering support in reuniting the family. 13-year-old Kitone Biija has been found alive in Hoima city after enduring a…
17 June 2024, 9:47 am
Police uproots marijuana grown in Oyam district
The territorial police in Oyam district have launched a major crackdown on marijuana trade, led by IP Riomoi Terence. During the operation, a substantial amount of marijuana was confiscated, and a key cultivator, Owiny Denis, was arrested. By Chris Woo…
13 June 2024, 4:45 pm
Suspected thief in Apac flees lynching, motorbike burnt to ashes
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Isaac Newton Abili Residents of Amilo village, in Amiiamilo parish, Ibuje subcounty in Apac district are appealing for help to stop the rampant theft of poultry and animals within their area. This came to the…
7 June 2024, 11:17 am
12 arrested over theft of census gadgets in Oyam
By Chris Woo The territorial police in Oyam district have arrested the district Information Technology Officer and 11 Subcounty supervisors over loss of computer tablets and power banks that were used during the recently concluded national housing and population census.…
5 June 2024, 10:40 pm
Two arrested for misappropriating PDM funds in Amolatar
By Alphonce Odur Ojok Chief Administrative Officer Amolatar, Paul Mbiwa, noted that despite the significant government investment, the mismanagement of funds by SACCO leaders necessitated the commencement of audit inquiries. Mbiwa added that Parish Chiefs and Community Development Officers (CDOs)…
24 May 2024, 4:07 pm
Police arrests woman who stole a new born baby in Amolatar
By Hot FM News team The territorial police in Amolatar District have intercepted a 22 year old lady suspected to have stolen a newly born baby from Amolatar Health Center IV. This follows a quick report registered by the in-charge…
22 May 2024, 10:49 am
Molly Katanga, loses her second bid for bail
By Philip Onyango Molly Katanga, widow of businessman Henry Katanga, has lost her second bid for bail. The 55-year-old, suffering from severe medical conditions, remains in custody as she awaits trial for her husband’s murder. Henry Katanga was found dead…
7 May 2024, 8:09 am
Kagadi leadership calls for officials’ suspension over hiring of grader
By James Muhumuza Kagadi district officials have on several occasions been on spot for alleged misuse of public funds. Members of the roads committee, led by the Kagadi district Woman Member of Parliament Jennifer Kyomuhendo Mbabazi, have asked the Chief…
2 May 2024, 1:00 pm
Minister Fred Byamukama Exposes Corruption among Kagadi Technical Staff as Road…
By James Muhumuza The Ministry of Works and Transport has retrieved road equipment allocated to Kagadi district local government amidst allegations of misuse and corruption among technical staff. The equipment, including a motor grader, was withdrawn following the arrest of…
26 April 2024, 9:09 pm
NDA has arrested a health worker over smuggling ARVs
By Augustine Mumbere The National Drug Authority has arrested one Joackim Bwambale, a health worker attached to Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Kasese district, over allegations of smuggling antiretroviral drugs -ARVs allegedly supplied to Mr. Paul Bwambale Makanika, a pharmacist,…