Author: Ketcho Julius

Two Rwandese Nationals Imprisoned Over Selling Fake HIV/AIDS Drugs

The Masaka Magistrate’s Court has sentenced two Rwandese nationals to a three years imprisonment term or pay a fine of UGX 300,000 over selling a fake herbal concoction that purportedly cures HIV/AIDS to a number of unsuspecting individuals in Masaka city. The Magistrate Grade One Abdallah Kayiza, convicted Festo Katanye Mugabe, 37, from Kanombe, Nyarugunga […]

Missing St Savio Junior School P6 Pupil Finally Found

After almost 10 days of searching, 12-year-old Victor Katungi, a Primary Six pupil at St Savio Junior School in Kisubi, who went missing from the school on the night of April 23, has been found safe and sound. The news was shared by lawyer and human rights activist Agather Atuhaire on her X page on […]

43 Recovered Artifacts to Be Showcased at International Museum Day

The State Minister for Tourism Martin Mugarra, has revealed that 43 pieces of Ugandan artifacts that were previously kept in the Netherlands for over 50 years, are set to be showcased at this year’s international Museum day as part of the country’s efforts to safeguard and showcase its cultural heritage. During the launch of the […]

Nwoya District CAO, Two Others Arrested over Theft, Abuse of Office

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has arrested the Nwoya District Local Government Chief Administrative Officer, Ms. Nantume Janephar Egunyu and two others over alleged abuse of office and theft. Ms Nantume is charged alongside Mr. Fred Kalisa, a farmer, in Gotokwara Lungulu Sub-county in Nwoya District, and Mr. Wanda Ronald, a businessman in Kiyindi, Buikwe […]

Three Arrested as Police Foils Attempted Panga Robbery at Fuel Station

Police at Katwe have successfully foiled an aggravated robbery attempt at Nesta Petrol Station, located along Salaama Road in Salaama Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District. According to a statement released on Monday, the police received information on Sunday evening and swumg into acion to arrest the culprits. “On 26th April 2026, police received intelligence about […]

Four Senior UPDF Officers Charged Over Diverting Fuel

The General Court Martial chaired by Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa, has charged four senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) with alleged misuse of operational fuel for personal benefit. The accused who include Brig Gen James Barigye Ruheesi, Col David Ocitti Kidega, Maj Innocent Kikongo Mugumya, and Capt Kenneth Labwon Kinyera, were on Monday paraded and […]

Defence Fails to Trace Ggaba Murder Suspect Okello’s Witnesses

The defence team in the High Court hearing of the Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, has closed it’s defence after it failed to trace the two defence witness to appear before court. Richard Kumbuga, the lead defence lawyer told court that the […]