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Kato Joseph

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Joseph Kato is an investigative journalist with experience stretching from 2014 when he started professional journalism. His areas of specialty is in crime, security and human reporting. Joseph has won journalism awards particularly in reporting about rights for children and victims of security brutality.

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11:22
11:22

Heightened Security Causes Tension as Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale Appear at High Court 3

During Besigye and Lutale’s appearance, at least seven police patrols and three Uganda Prisons Service vehicles were parked on Kafu, Nakasero, and Kyadondo roads.
07:26
07:26

SFC Warns Civilians Against Blocking Presidential Motorcade 1

The warning follows the arrest of 14 people by SFC three days ago for obstructing Museveni’s convoy and removing the National Emblem from his car in Kansanga, Kampala, as he traveled to Entebbe State House.
12:24
12:24

Kyengera Town Council Councillor Arrested for Theft of 5 Cows 1

Nsangi Division police has in custody Buddo ward councilor, Shafic Mutebi, on accusations of stealing five cows. Mutebi was arrested yesterday alongside, Angelo Mugambe, the former Personal Assistant to Kyengera Town Council Mayor, Mathias Walukaga.
11:02
11:02

Former IGP Boniface Okoth Ogola Dies 1

Ogola fled the country barely two months before National Resistance Army (NRA) led by Yoweri Museveni captured power in January, 1986.
17:04
17:04

SFC Arrests 14 for Blocking Museveni's Convoy 1 Top story

Special Forces Command (SFC) have arrested 14 people for blocking President Yoweri Museveni motorcade and plucking off the National Emblem from his vehicle. This incident according to security sources happened in Kansanga as Museveni headed to Entebbe State House.
14:04
14:04

65 Suspected Criminals Arrested in Operation 1

Another resident, Jennifer Namuwonge, who is a shop attendant along Kyaliwajjala –Kira road said thugs even enter the shops during daytime and steal items including cash. According to Namuwonge, there is need for intensified security operations to deal with thugs that are making life had for them.
12:30
12:30

IGP Byakagaba Cautions Officers on Indiscipline, Corruption 1 2

The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has embarked on meetings with regional and district police commanders warning them against acts of corruption and human rights abuses. Byakagaba has so far met Regional Police Commanders (RPCs) and District Police Commanders (DPCs) from Elgon, Kidepo, Mt Moroto, North Kyoga and East Kyoga. Some of these meetings have happened at Naguru and others in various regions.