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IUIU Academic Registrar in Trouble Over Alleged Degree Scandal

The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Dr. Halima Wakabi Akbar, is facing scrutiny over her alleged involvement in a phony degree scandal that has rocked the institution. Uganda Radio Network (URN), reported on Monday 19, 2025, that the issue stems from the…

A 25-Year-Old Man Stabbed to Death Over Woman

By Bondry Kilenga A 25 year-old man identified as Gabriel Lochoro has been stabbed to death following alleged struggle over a woman. The incident occurred on Tuesday May 13, 2025 in Katanga Village, Nakapiripirit Town Council in Nakapiripirit district after a heated…

Elderly Woman’s Body Found in River after Land Dispute in Nakapiripirit

By Bondry Kilenga Grief on Tuesday May 13, 2025, engulfed the residents of Apeded village, Namalu Sub County in Nakapiripirit district after a body of a 75-year-old woman identified as Alice Nakee, was recovered floating on the river within the area by…

ASTU impounds vehicle en route to Karamoja with Illicit Waragi, Driver on the run

By Alexander Mackey Okori The Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) has impounded a vehicle with registration number UBL 798Z for transporting illicit waragi. The vehicle, heading to an unknown destination in the Karamoja sub-region, was intercepted at Atari Checkpoint on Muyembe-Namalu road on…

Kotido RDC Warns Against Child Labour

By Bondry Kilenga The Resident District Commissioner-RDC of Kotido district, Charles Ichogor, has issued a stern warning to individuals engaging children in child labour, saying they will face the wrath of the law. According to Ichogor, in Kotido many children, mostly girls…

A notorious Armed Robber Arrested In Major Police Operation

By Alexander Okori Police have arrested an infamous armed robber, Imanantireganya Alfadudu alias “Congolese”, and recovered a SAR rifle. The suspect was arrested in intelligence-driven operation conducted in Balamu Cell, Kasangati Town Council in Wakiso district. In a statement issued on Monday,…

A 28-year-old man sentenced to 30 years for defilement

By Our Reporter SOROTI: The High Court in Soroti has sentenced a 28-year-old Samuel Apoo to 30 years in prison for defiling a 13-year-old girl. The verdict, delivered by Justice Boniface Wamala, underscores the court’s firm stance against the rising cases of…

Fourteen children intercepted, taxi driver arrested over suspected child trafficking

By Bondry Kilenga The local leaders in Karamoja sub-region, in collaboration with security operatives have rejuvenated operations to crack whip on the individuals involved child trafficking. This is in response to the escalating cases of child trafficking across the region. As a…