35 Congolese refugees are facing deportation from Kisoro district for entering Uganda without authorization. The Congolese nationals were arrested in an operation conducted by security operatives in Kisoro town on Thursday.
Six people from the same family in Lyantonde are fighting for their lives after eating suspected poisoned food. They are Hanifa Lukwago, Jamira Nakanjako, Sifura Bisirikirwa, Hausa Nakalanzi, Mbabaali Shirat and Mausara Nakimera.
Opposition leaders in Mbarara under ‘Electricity Drive Pressure Group†are threatening to stage protests against the rampant electricity load shading.
Persistent heavy rains in Karamoja region have hampered the military operations against the Karamojong cattle raiders and gun trafficking in the region.
State Minister for Northern Uganda, Rebecca Amuge Otengo has directed the police chief in Kole district to arrest a man, who allegedly defiled and impregnated a 16-year-old girl.
Isabella Ahaisibwe, the Personnel Officer Hoima Municipality has come under fire from councilors for alleged incompetence. The councilors led by their mayor Grace Mary Mugasa accuse Ahaisibwe of failing to recruit staff and taking care of their welfare.
Muslim leaders in Mbale say they are concerned about the anti-American sentiments being propagated by a US-based Muslim organization operating in Uganda.