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21 July 2026, 12:16 pm
Four PDM leaders arrested over alleged theft of shs11 million in Lira city
By Hilary Opio Omara & Regina Lalam Olal Police at Ojwina Central Police Station have arrested four Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCO leaders over the alleged misappropriation of UGX 11 million meant for beneficiaries in Jinja Camp Ward, Lira City…
20 July 2026, 12:36 pm
Uganda Law Society (ULS) offers free legal aid to Bobi highway Crash Victims
By Emmanuel Mwaka The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has launched an aggressive legal intervention following the devastating “Bobi highway tragedy” along the Gulu-Kampala highway, offering free legal aid to victims and bereaved families while launching a scathing attack on state…
17 July 2026, 12:28 pm
23-year-old arrested after intruding into girls’ dormitory at Kangai SS
By Alponce Odur Police in Dokolo District are holding a 23-year-old man who was accused of breaking into a girls’ dormitory at Kangai Secondary School on Wednesday night. The suspect, identified as Leny Jerom, a resident of Angai Cell in…
15 July 2026, 7:41 pm
Police heighten crackdown on illegal charcoal trade in Karamoja
By Alexander Mackey Okori Joint security forces in South Karamoja comprising Police and Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) have intensified impromptu operations against illegal charcoal trade, leading to the impoundment of two vehicles found smuggling 46 bags of charcoal. The operations…
14 July 2026, 6:46 am
Thugs break into Napak cold chain, steal FMD vaccines and laptop computer
By Alexander Mackey Okori Police in Napak district have launched investigations into an incident, in which a group of unidentified thugs on the night of July 12, 2026, broke into the district cold chain facility and stole a laptop computer…
12 July 2026, 10:52 pm
Four Arrested in Lira City Over Suspected Counterfeit UGX 3 Million
By Hillary Opio Omara LIRA CITY- Four suspects have been arrested in Lira City in a joint security operation by Police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) over the alleged possession of counterfeit currency and materials suspected to be…
12 July 2026, 1:51 pm
Vehicle Fire Scare In Oyam: Residents Use Sand And Soil To Fight Flames
By Eman Yonah Oruk Corona Mark 2 catches car fire during wiring in Oyam. Residents use sand and soil as panic spreads near petrol station On Sunday at around 12:30 p.m., a motor vehicle registration number UAJ 061W, Corona Mark…
10 July 2026, 10:50 am
Police urge public to shun suspicious loiterers
By Emmanuel Mwaka Police have urged members of the public to steer clear of individuals who habitually loiter around business premises without any legitimate source of livelihood, warning that such people are frequently linked to criminal activities. The caution comes…
9 July 2026, 9:03 am
Kasese police probe mob justice death of 28-year-old man
By Jonex Babulya Police in Hima Division, Kasese District, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged mob killing of a 28-year-old man accused of theft. The deceased, identified as Muhammad Monday, was reportedly attacked alongside another suspect, Abdullah Thembo, by…
8 July 2026, 2:04 pm
Boda-boda boy intends to drag health worker to court over debt
A health worker given a three day ultimatum to refund a debt. A health worker in Greater Maliba in Kasese District, is facing a three-day ultimatum to refund money she allegedly borrowed from a boda-boda rider about four months ago…