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15 October 2025, 5:09 pm
Double murder strikes Kahunge community
By Clare Nayebare Shock gripped Nkarakara Cell, Kahunge, after 39-year-old Bagonza Peter, reportedly suffering from mental health issues, killed his five-year-old daughter and buried her in his compound. Villagers discovered the crime the following morning and lynched him in revenge.…
2 October 2025, 18:48
Two murder cases shock Pader district within hours
By Opiyo Denish Luis & James Patrick Odongo Residents of Pader District were left reeling on the night of Wednesday, 1st October 2025, after two separate murder incidents occurred within hours in Paiula and Awere Sub counties. In Paiula Sub…
29 September 2025, 6:26 pm
UPDF arrests fake “major” over kidnapping, forgery, and impersonation
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson, Major General Felix Kulayigye, has confirmed the arrest of Mr Mugwanya Shaban, alias “Major Shaban,” who is currently in UPDF custody over credible allegations of serious criminal activities, including…
24 September 2025, 6:16 pm
Seven ‘Aguu’ gang members in Kitgum repent
By Otim Moses Kitgum District, Labongo Amida Subcounty – A group of seven young men, formerly notorious for terrorising the community as part of the infamous “Aguu” gang, have publicly repented, embraced Christ, and pledged to abandon their criminal ways.…
24 September 2025, 11:59 am
Father commits suicide after killing own daughter
By, Mike Okwang Ogule & Isaac Newton Abili A wave of shock has hit Chegere Subcounty in Apac District after a 30-year-old man allegedly killed his eight-year-old daughter before committing suicide by hanging, following a long-standing domestic dispute. The deceased,…
22 September 2025, 7:53 pm
Police Launches Man hunt for 4 people over Killing Family Head in Kibaale
By Kato Joseph Kibaale Four family members Hamugamba village in Karama Sub County Kibaale district have fled into hiding after allegedly killing the family head identified as Francis Bwabake Senkima aged 40 in a domestic brawl. They are Nakanwagi Tereza…
21 September 2025, 9:57 am
Atipe Health Centre III In-Charge arrested over alleged government drug theft
By Okello Solomon and Eman yonah oruk Four staff members of Atipe Health Centre III in Acaba Sub county, Oyam District, are in police custody over allegations of stealing government drugs. The suspects include Lameck Olal, the facility in-charge; Winny…
16 September 2025, 10:10 am
Lt. Col. Mugarura cautions Karamoja communities against poaching
The Commander 405 Brigade in Nakapelimoru subcounty, Kotido district, Lt. Col. Gaston Mugarura, has issued a stern warning to the locals bordering game reserves and national parks to desist from poaching. Despite efforts by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and…
12 September 2025, 2:21 pm
Diocese of Lango reaffirms unity amid controversial letter allegations
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Diocese of Lango, part of the Church of Uganda, has issued a heartfelt public statement reaffirming its commitment to interdenominational harmony following the circulation of a controversial letter falsely attributed to its leadership. The letter,…
4 September 2025, 4:38 pm
NRM parliamentary flag bearer remanded over alleged assault on Prime Minister
By James Muhumuza Assault is a criminal act involving threats that cause another person to fear or apprehend immediate unlawful violence or that result in physical harm. It does not always require physical contact, as gestures such as raising a…