Murder

Tensions are rising among opposition politicians in Uganda following a controversial plan by Kizza Besigye to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni. Many leaders from the National Unity Platform (NUP) and other opposition groups failed to support Besigye during his appearance at a military court in Makindye on December 2, 2024. This withdrawal of support comes after leaked audio recordings revealed Besigye criticizing fellow opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi. In those recordings, Besigye called Kyagulanyi a "mediocre" and doubted his ability to remove...

During the Manifesto Week 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities showcased major achievements in Uganda’s tourism industry. Rtd. Col. Tom Butime, the minister in charge, delivered a speech on November 20, 2024, outlining the successes in promoting tourism and conserving wildlife and cultural heritage sites. The Manifesto Accountability Week, which is running from November 15 to December 5, 2024, took place at the Office of the President's conference hall. Butime highlighted several key areas of development in the...

Police in Kigezi are looking into the murder of an unidentified man whose body was found in a swamp in Kabale district. The body was discovered on October 11, 2024, in Rwakihirwa cell, Kamuganguzi Sub County, near Katuna Road. Initial reports suggest that the man was brutally killed by unknown attackers on October 10, 2024, around 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm. His body was then dumped into the swamp to hide the crime. According to ASP Elly Maate, the police spokesperson...

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has expressed deep sorrow and condemned the tragic shooting of Thirumalesh Etikala, a 49-year-old site manager at Royal Velko Joint Ventures by private James Tolit that claimed his life. The incident occurred on Friday, October 4, 2024, in Namasale, Amolatar District. In a statement released by Capt Edwin Mawanda Public information officer of the 5th Infantry Division, the UPDF extends heartfelt sympathies to the family  and friends of Thirumalesh and Private James Tolit a 38-year-old...

A shocking discovery was made in the Kijjabweni area of Masaka City when locals stumbled upon the dismembered body of a young boy in a nearby forest. The discovery made on September 13, 2024, has sent shockwaves through the community, raising fears of a resurgence in child sacrifice and violent crime in the region. The deceased, believed to be between 5 and 7 years old, was found beheaded, with his hands and legs missing. A white thread was discovered around his...

A 28-year-old man accused of being a suspected thief in Bukomansimbi district has been lynched and the body burned by the angry residents. The deceased who was caught breaking into the house of one of the residents was identified as Shakur Kakooza. The incident took place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Kabulunga village. Residents also recovered several breaking implements, including an iron bar and other tools used in burglaries. Before he was lynched, Kakooza reportedly revealed his colleagues and led residents to...