Alien Skin vs Uncle P: Ugandans Begin to Witness Repercussions of Glorifying Hooligans
Over the years, Ugandans, especially in Kampala and other major towns, have been glorifying hooligans, treating them as celebrities and heroes to the extent of voting one into Parliament and nearly voting him into State House.
From Kyagulanyi Robert, whose gangster name is Bobi Wine, to Patrick Mulwana, alias Alien Skin, these self-proclaimed gangsters have enjoyed support from Ugandans who glorify them out of sheer idiocy. They listen to their ugly music, poorly produced with shallow lyrics glorifying evil and...
Man Arrested at Kisenyi Bus Terminal with Gun and Explosives
Police in Old Kampala have apprehended a 40-year-old man found in possession of a sub-machine gun, live ammunition, and other suspicious items at Kisenyi Bus Terminal. The suspect, identified as David Tumwine, also known as Busoni, hails from Mubuteraniro Village in Mubende District.
The arrest occurred on December 4, 2024 around 9:00 AM during a routine search conducted by the terminal’s security team. According to ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Tumwine was intercepted following a thorough...
Two Suspects Arraigned Over PDM Funds Mismanagement In Bududa
Two individuals have been brought before a court in Bududa District on charges related to the mishandling of funds from the Parish Development Model (PDM) program.
The two suspects have been identified as Wakoko Kassim, the Parish Chief of Bunandutu, and Nakhaima Francis.
According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), Wakoko Kassim, the Parish Chief of Bunandutu, is accused of obtaining money under false pretense.
It is alleged that he defrauded millions of shillings from several beneficiaries of the Bunandutu PDM...
Unidentified Body Found in Kabale Swamp: Police Investigate Murder
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...
UPDF Strongly Condemns the Devastating Shooting in Amolatar District
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...
NUP’s Mwiru Grabs Kyabazinga Radio, Sparks Community Outrage
Paul Mwiru, the former Jinja East Member of Parliament on the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) ticket who later crossed to the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) and is currently with the National Unity platform (NUP), has reportedly grabbed Busoga Radio One from the Kyabazinga of Busoga and Paul Waiswa Mugoya, who were originally shareholders and rightful owners of the radio station.
Busoga Radio One, a prominent media outlet in the region that was opened with the aim of empowering...