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10:13
10:13

Besigye's Court Martial Appearance Sees Unprecedented Ease of Access counter terrorism 2 Top story

The first batch of individuals arriving were journalists, most of whom had gathered outside the gate by 7 a.m. The journalists waited briefly across the road until a soldier in charge of the media arrived. He registered them and escorted them inside.
06:47
06:47

Police Rejects Private Sniffer Dog Suppliers unit 1 Top story

One such proposal, seen by Uganda Radio Network (URN), was submitted by M/S Plough (U) Limited, which offered two anti-narcotic sniffer dogs for US$43,470, approximately UGX 159.9 million. The proposal also included technical training for handlers at an additional cost.
08:03
08:03

Gov’t to Amend Anti-Money Laundering Act, Removing NGOs from List of Accountable Persons counter terrorism 2

Moses Ogwapus, the Commissioner in charge of Financial Services at the Ministry of Finance, has confirmed the development, saying that the proposed amendment aims to alleviate the regulatory burden on NGOs, a move expected to streamline their operations and enhance their ability to focus on their core missions.
14:32
14:32

Busoga Prone to Terrorism Recruitment –CT Commander activity 2 1

Wasswa argues that most of the ex-terrorism combatants intercepted from the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF camps in DRC have direct roots in the districts of Mayuge, Bugweri, Namayingo, Jinja, Kamuli, and Bugiri. 
12:42
12:42

Projectile Destroys House, Bugembe Prison Cell Jinja 1

This morning, a team of counter-terrorism police personnel rushed to Igenge village to assemble the fragments to ascertain the source of the projectile. The officers recovered two oval-shaped metallic pieces believed to be part of the fragments released by the projectile from the Bugembe prisons compound and Igenge village.
19:12
19:12

Mak Student Leaders Pessimistic About Outcome of Council Meeting Makerere University 1 1

Marion Kirabo, the guild minister for Gender, Ethics and Integrity who was also part of the students’ team that presented in council said they are pessimistic about the outcomes of the meeting.
13:26
13:26

ADF Rebel Group Still A Threat to Uganda security 1 3

Nsobya says that Uganda is threatened by ADF remnants both within the country and abroad who are regrouping and plotting to launch violent attacks on unsuspecting civilians. Nsobya has said this during a sensitization meeting on the dangers of terrorism held at the Iganga district headquarters on Friday.
07:00
07:00

Police Officer Arrested for Shooting Civilian to Death counter terrorism 2

According to the Kigezi region police spokesperson, Elly Maate, Tukamushaba while armed with a panga attempted to access Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge in Rubuguri town council where Byaruhanga had been deployed to guard.
17:37
17:37

Land Probe Security, ESO Guard Clash counter terrorism 2 2 Top story

As the team approached ESO headquarters, a soldier identified as Corporal Julius Katuriba Number RA 095301 yelled at the Commission security, which was advancing towards the checkpoint.
13:19
13:19

DPP Withdraws Charges Against Re-Arrested Terror Suspects village 1 Top story

Anguzo informed Court that he had received orders from the Internal Affairs Minister for the deportation of Awadh Omar Awadh, Muhammad Hamid Suleiman and Yahaya Suleiman to Kenya.
19:26
19:26

Parliament Guard Shooting Puzzles CID Detectives doctor 1

The detective says based on the nature of the wound, CID is considering two possibilities on where the bullet came from. The possibilities are either shooting by a colleague from close range or by a sniper from Parliamentary Avenue.
15:43
15:43

Gen. Odongo Directs Immigration Academy to Include ICT Training investigation 2 1 Top story

Dr. Benon M. Mutambi, the Internal Affairs Ministry Permanent Secretary, said they had expected over 50 officers to attend the training but majority of them dropped out leaving the 22 officers. She said the minister will redeploy the officers since they have acquired extra skills, which should be utilized.
09:30
09:30

UPDF Disbands Black Mamba counter terrorism 1

The Uganda People’s Defence Force – UPDF has disbanded the former Black Mamba and deployed the personnel to different divisions.
10:14
10:14

Unexploded Masaka Bomb Transferred to Katakwi for Destruction unexploded bomb

The unexploded bomb which was found in Masaka has been moved to Katakwi for destruction. It evokes memories of the war that overthrew Iddi Amin.
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