Author: Ketcho Julius

Key Suspect in UCU Director’s Murder Arrested

The Joint Security Task Team investigating the murder of Tumwebaze Pamela, the Director of Students Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU) has successfully arrested one of the key suspects, identified as Taewaiko Dak Hussein, in connection with the crime. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Kawala Rachael, Taewaiko has been arrested today from his […]

Security Guard Charged With Rape, Murder of Tik Toker Diana Skyz

The City Hall Chief Magistrates Court has charged Webisa Marvin, a 22 year old security guard attached to Gideon Security Systems with the alleged rape, murder and aggravated robbery of TikToker Diana Namulinde, popularly known as Diana Skyz. According to prosecution, Webisa who had been deployed to guard the apartments where Diana Sky lived, on […]

One Arrested Over Lungujja Hotel Double Murder

The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Kawala Rachael, has revealed that security agencies have arrested one suspect and recovered a vehicle in the double murder and robbery that occurred at Dave Hotel and Suites in Mbubi Zone, Lungujja Parish on Saturday. According to Kawala, the suspect was arrested on Tuesday after the police received credible intelligence […]

IGG Orders Kabale Nurse’s Arrest Over Neglecting Patient

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has ordered the arrest of Mr. Tumuheki Nicholas, an enrolled nurse at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, over alleged neglect of a patient in casualty. Justice Naluzee made the directive during a spot check at the hospital, conducted at the start of the IGG’s Regional […]

Maj Gen Sande Dies Enroute to Maj Gen Takirwa’s Burial

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Masaka Armoured Division Commander Major General Deus Sande, has passed on due to health complications in the wee hours of Wednesday in Mpigi district. According to the UPDF acting spokesperson, Col. Chris Magezi, Maj Gen Sande died at around 3:45am on his way to Kampala to attend the funeral […]

Ugandans Warned Against Use of Banknotes as Gifts Ahead of Valentines Day

The Bank of Uganda has cautioned people against using the country’s notes as wrapped gifts for special occasions, noting that doing so compromises the integrity of the Uganda Shilling currency. In a statement released on Friday, the bank cautioned florists, designers, gifting stylists, and their clients against using mainly brand-new banknotes that are stuck together […]

Kalungu East MP-Elect Nkeretanyi Charged with Theft of UGX 3.7 Bn Curtains

The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has charged Kalungu East Member of Parliament elect Yusuf Kiruuta Nkeretanyi with theft of curtains, cushions, and curtain holders worth UGX 3.7BN from Kampala businessman Lwabuka. According to prosecution, Nkeretanyi and six others between 2018 and January 2022 at Eagle Plaza, Central Division, Kampala stole curtains, cushions, and curtain holders […]