Summary: A Christmas Eve spiritual ritual in Serere District, Uganda, turned tragic when a man, allegedly possessed by demons, kicked Pastor John Michael Ekamu, 52, during a prayer session, causing fatal injuries. Despite initial medical attempts, the pastor died on Christmas Day. The suspect, Osagani, 30, is in police custody …
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Summary: The Kampala Metropolitan Police are investigating the fatal shooting of truck driver Julius Ssemwaka by Officer Charles Bahati on Monday near Sezibwa Road. The officer fled the scene with his weapon, and a manhunt is underway. Witnesses reported a heated argument between the officer and the driver before the …
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Summary: A drone strike on el-Fasher’s last functioning hospital killed nine and injured 20, forcing its closure amid ongoing clashes between Sudan’s army and RSF in Darfur. At least nine people have lost their lives, and 20 others sustained injuries in a drone strike on a hospital in el-Fasher, located …
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Summary: TikToker and shoe hawker Juma Musuuza, alias Madubarah, has been remanded to Kigo Prison until January 10, 2025. He faces charges of hate speech and spreading false information targeting President Museveni, his son Muhoozi, and Speaker Anita Among through TikTok videos. A 27-year-old shoe hawker and TikTok personality, Juma …
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Summary: Police in Kakumiro arrested 115 suspected criminals in a joint operation with UPDF and other agencies. The suspects, found with weapons and using drugs, were apprehended in various areas following public concern over rising crime. The total number of arrests in the district over two days reached 179. Police …
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Summary: A driver in Kabale was fined UGX 3 million and forfeited his vehicle after pleading guilty to possessing 31kg of ivory. The court emphasized the environmental and economic value of elephants, penalizing him to deter wildlife crimes. A special hire driver, Micheal Asiimwe, from Kabale district, has lost his …
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Summary: Dr. Kizza Besigye will remain in Luzira Prison over Christmas after the General Court Martial adjourned his case to January 7, 2025. The defense team sought more time to reorganize after the Uganda Law Council denied Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a special permit to represent him. Besigye faces charges …
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Summary: Farmers in Bukomansimbi district are taking drastic measures against rising coffee thefts, including mob justice, burning vehicles used by thieves, and imposing a curfew. While residents are frustrated with police inaction, authorities warn that such actions could lead to more lawlessness. Farmers and traders in Bukomansimbi district have resorted …
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Summary: The Acting District Health Officer (DHO) of Arua, Mr. Paul Bishop Drileba, was killed by a mob on Saturday over a land dispute in Ajia Sub-county. Drileba had brought a surveyor to assess land he had purchased, but local residents opposed the survey, leading to the attack. The incident …
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At least nine people have been hacked to death in Kagadi District over alleged Cult-related violence. The incident happened on Tuesday night in Muzizi cell, Kyaterekera town council. Unknown people armed with machetes raided the village at 9 pm and started hacking people indiscriminately. They later fled to an unknown …
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