President Museveni Hails Public Vigilance in Combating Crime
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Fellow Ugandans and, especially, the Bazzukulu
After some weeks of absence. This time, I will, again, address you on the issue of combating crime because crime was appearing, again, after we had suppressed it with Operation Wembley in the year 2002.
The criminal groups, in recent times, had killed people in the areas of Kampala-Entebbe, Ntungamo, Lyantonde and the Kisoro areas. I have not yet received the report for Kisoro.
However, for Kampala Metropolitan, Ntungamo and Lyantonde, the gangs have been...
ADF leader Richard Semitego under the wings of foreign powers to destabilize Uganda
It is the world we live in; the Europeans behave as if they are God sent, all-loving and have to take care of Africans. They preach to us about God, how are we all children of God and made in his image. They continue to tell us to love one another as Jesus loved us. They preach to us how to govern ourselves in a democratic manner and ensure economic prosperity.
If you believe the above then you have kept...
Alleged Torture Victims Point fingers at Each other after information reveals them as Criminals
While appearing before the Parliamentary committee on human rights, alleged torture victims raised controversies that left the committee questioning the authenticity of their torture claims.
The alleged victims whose status became clear that they are suspects of different crimes had provided pictorial evidence of their torture to the committee.
However, during their narrations one of them Deo Segawa disclosed that he was betrayed by Bashir Mukungu who gave him a call that led to his arrest. “He called me and once...
Ugandans Cautioned over Red Beret as UPDF Gazettes Dress Code
The dress code for the Uganda People's Defense Force has been gazetted, meaning all the marks, insignia, decorations and uniforms are the property of the state or classified stores.
Police Hunt Suspected People Power Goons for ‘Crucifying’ NRM Supporter
Uganda Police is hunting for yet to be identified People Power goons suspected to be behind the 'crucifixion' of a one Baker Kasumba, a resident of Kivuulu in Kawempe Division, who hammered 6-inch nails in his hands.
In his statement at Kibe Police Post in Kalerwe, a Kampala surburb, Kasumba says he was nailed by thugs who accused him of wearing a yellow beret, commonly used by the National Resistance Movement-NRM party activists. He says they wanted to kill but...
OPM Issues Disaster Alert For Bugisu Subregion
The Office of the Prime Minister has issued a disaster alert warning people in the Bugisu of above normal rains that may cause massive floods and landslides.
The alert estimates the period of this natural threat to stand up to the end of October.
It warns people living in steep slopes and near river banks of a higher threat and advises them to relocate to safer places until the end of the red coded period.
In the statement, Martin Owor the commissioner...