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Masaka Road Traffic Jam was caused by Indiscipline on the Road – Police Clarifies

Masaka Road Traffic Jam was caused by Indiscipline on the

Kampala- Uganda Police through its department of Traffic and Road Safety, has confirmed that the gridlock on Masaka road that started on Monday evening to Tuesday morning was caused by high volume of traffic from Masaka heading back to Kampala and In disciplined drivers who made several lanes. Vehicles stuck in traffic jam along Masaka road (courtesy photo) “It is not …

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Police Issue Tough Guidelines for Fireworks Displays Ahead of New Year’s Eve

Police Issue Tough Guidelines for Fireworks Displays Ahead of New

Kampala- With  just one day to the New Year 2026, the Uganda Police Force has issued tough guidelines governing fireworks displays and public celebrations, while extending wishes of peace, joy and unity to Ugandans during the festive season. Fireworks (Courtesy photo) Police reminded the public that on 15th December 2025, guidelines were already issued for organizing entertainment events, shows and …

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Seek Minister’s Permission before using the National Flag -Uganda Police

Seek Ministers Permission before using the National Flag Uganda Police

Naguru, Kampala– Uganda Police has Warnned Ugandans against missing the Uganda National flag. Uganda National flag (courtesy photo) “It is important to clarify that the use of the national flag is regulated by law under the National Flag and Armorial Ensigns Act, which sets out what is permitted and what is not.” Remarked Kituuma Rusoke, Police Spokesperson during weekly press briefing. …

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Anti-gay police crackdown expands in Senegal

Map of Senegal shows the capital, Dakar. (Map courtesy of AFP)

Five men arrested on homosexuality charges as they prepare for a fashion show. Map of Senegal shows the capital, Dakar. (Map courtesy of AFP) The West African nation of Senegal is continuing a police crackdown on gay citizens. In the latest incident, reported in Senenews, police in the city of Thiès, just outside the capital city of Dakar, arrested five …

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NDA, Police Arrest Three Fake Drug Inspectors Over Fraud & Impersonation

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The National Drug Authority (NDA), working jointly with the Uganda Police Force, has arrested three suspected conmen accused of impersonating NDA inspectors and extorting money from drug outlet operators across the country. The suspects are Don Byakatonda, the Executive Director of an NGO known as Health and Legal Ethics, Kizito Raymond Nabimba, and Faizo Kutesa, who reportedly operates under the …

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ON SPOT! Police Probe Oyztar Minerals Bosses in Fresh Cross-Border Gold Scam

ON SPOT Police Probe Oyztar Minerals Bosses in Fresh Cross Border

A Finnish investor has accused officials linked to a Ugandan mineral trading company of orchestrating a high-level international gold scam spanning Uganda, Kenya and Dubai, leaving him millions of shillings in losses. The complaint, now with the Uganda Police Force, Minerals Protection Unit, has thrust Oyztar Minerals Company Limited back into the spotlight—barely months after the firm was cited in …

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BUSHENYI POLICE FORCED TO TEARGAS SUPPORTERS OF SUSPECTED WITCH MS ENID TUGUME

BUSHENYI POLICE FORCED TO TEARGAS SUPPORTERS OF SUSPECTED WITCH MS

Post Views: 2 By Wilber Muhwezi KasibanteIn Bushenyiwww.mknewslink.comBushenyi police was today forced to use teargas to disperse supporters of suspected witch Ms. Enid Tugume.According to credible sources at Bushenyi police and politics intimated to www.mknewslink.com greater western Uganda news website, Ms Enid Tugume crafted a deal of chamming Hon Annet Katusiime Mugisha woman MP Bushenyi District.This incident came to …

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Arrests and Disappearances of NUP Members Trigger Massive Public Backlash As Majority Are Young Ladies Undressed By Uganda Police

Arrests and Disappearances of NUP Members Trigger Massive Public Backlash

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has joined a growing chorus of condemnation from civic groups and human rights defenders, following the violent crackdown on National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters in Mbarara. The incident, which unfolded last week, has sparked widespread outrage across the country, with calls for urgent reforms to ensure electoral integrity and respect for political freedoms as Uganda …

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RUKUNGIRI MAN HANGS SELF IN POLICE CELL

RUKUNGIRI MAN HANGS SELF IN POLICE CELL

Post Views: 1 By Ambrose KwerondaIn Rukungiriwww.mknewslink.comPolice in Rukungiri District are investigating circumstances under which a 35-year-old man committed suicide while in custody at Marumba Police Post, Kanyinya Ward, following his arrest on Monday.The deceased has been identified as Alex Mugarura, a resident of Marumba “B” Cell, Kanyinya Ward, Southern Division, Rukungiri District.According to a police report, on November …

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