Celebrity Security Guard Who Killed a City Tycoon Is Arrested in Kanungu Security guard, Hilary Byaruhanga, has been arrested in Kanungu for the alleged murder and robbery of his employer, Anthony Mutinisa. Story by Howwe \ 1756187445
National Street beggar remanded to Luzira prison for possession of firearm without certificate Hamuza Farouk Kintu, also known as Tonny Anthony Mayambala Mugabi, has been remanded to Luzira prison on charges of being in possession of a firearm without a valid certificate. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1681908512
National Kabrole CAO wants Rewards Committee to investigate allegations against Lands Officer Kabarole Chief Administrative Officer, Martin Anthony Lukwago wants the district Rewards and Sanctions Committee to investigate allegations that the Lands Management Officer, Peter Alinda is still serving in a public office despite the fact that he is battling criminal charges. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1675347393
East Africa Kenyan National Arrested over Bomb Blast at DRC Church bordering Uganda The suspect, Abdirizak Muktar Garad, 29, is a resident of Wajir County, northern Kenya, and a suspected member of ADF. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1673887589
National 18-year-old Senior Four Candidate Forcefully Married off to Kenyan Man Ahead of Final Exams According to the Headteacher, Bonifes Eculu, his student was married off to a wealthy Kenyan man and immediately whisked off to the neighboring country. He says the victim had a very bright future ahead of her as she was intelligent and performed well mostly in sciences. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1666153681
National Heavy rains flood Ongaro Swamp in Otuke leaving school children stranded Heavy rains which caused the flooding of Ongaro swamp in Otuke District have left hundreds of pupils of Amackide primary school stranded after fearing to cross the road to access their school. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1662978152
National Police arrests officers implicated in fuel syphoning scandal Police in Aswa Region has arrested 5 of their own who were captured on camera siphoning fuel out of a tanker that fell on the road side loaded with fuel. \ 1599230233
COVID-19 Health Centre closed, nurses quarantined following confirmation of COVID-19 case at Awach Health Centre II Residents of Awach Sub County in Abim District are worried after Awach Health Centre II was closed down, following a Covid19 positive case confirmed within the facility. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1598425198
National Ex Rebel Leader Jamil Mukulu Withdraws Bail Application Ex rebel leader of Allied Democratic Forces-ADF Jamil Mukulu has Thursday withdrawn his application from the International Crimes Division of High Court without giving any reasons, following his recent outburst against presiding Lady Justice, Susan Okalany. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1596717358
COVID-19 Uganda Martyrs Day 3rd June Celebrations cancelled due to COVID-19 The Uganda Episcopal Conference has cancelled this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations. The annual celebration happens on 3rd June, but following the COVID-19 Pandemic, this year’s event will not happen. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1588244530