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A National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) registration assistant has been remanded to prison over allegations of illegally disclosing citizens’ personal data to facilitate a suspected human trafficking network targeting young Ugandan women for exploitation in Dubai. Douglas Kaaya, also known as Kasozi, 40, a resident of Buziga in Makindye Division, appeared before grade one magistrate Asuman Muhumuza at the …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Authorities in Uganda have announced the dismantling of a sophisticated international criminal network involved in drug trafficking, identity fraud, and impersonation of high-level officials. The operation, carried out in Kampala, led to the arrest of a key suspect, Mugisha Keith King, along with several associates, including foreign nationals. According to a statement released by …

Kampala Uganda, on 21st march 2026, Uganda Wildlife Authority, in collaboration with the Uganda Police Force, successfully arrested five suspects found in possession of 106 kilograms of elephant ivory in Bukedea District. Part of Ivory which was found in possession of the suspects. The intelligence-led operation was conducted in Ariet Village, Kachubala, Aligoi Sub-county, where six pieces of cut elephant …

Post Views: 8 By Twesigye Aggreyin Bushenyiwww.mknewslink.com—-Bushenyi police have arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged human trafficking ring targeting young women.. According to SP Apollo Tayebwa, the district police spokesperson, the suspects are Agaba Innocent, 24, of Nyakashaaru cell, Rubirizi district, and Nayebare Getrude, 24, of Mpoma II cell, Kajuzya parish, Nkungu sub-county, Kazo district. Preliminary investigations …

OPINIONUganda has witnessed remarkable economic growth and holds great promise for the future, however a midst this progress, there is one vital aspect that remains untapped which is youth unemployment. Currently Uganda’s youth unemployment rate according to Uganda bureau of Statistics (UBOS) 2024 report, stands at 16 percent among those aged 15 to 30. A recent report from the National …