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    Author: Erina Namwanje

    Land Dispute Turns Deadly: Mob Lynches Man Over 22-Year Land Conflict in Mityana

    A tragic incident in Mityana District has resulted in the lynching of a 55 year old man, Elijah Mugerwa, as tensions over the longstanding dispute escalated into violence. The incident took place on September 25, 2024, in Gayaza village, located in Banda Town Council.

    Mob Justice: Boda Boda Thief Killed by Angry Riders in Wakiso District

    A mob of angry boda boda riders in Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso district, has killed a thief, identified by an alias name Kapo, aged between 25 and 28 years old, for stealing a boda boda.

    Two Arrested in Connection with Murder of Couple in Bukomansimbi over Land Wrangle

    Recent reports indicate a surge in violence linked to family land disputes in Bukomansimbi and surrounding districts. For instance, on September 16, 2024, a 50-year-old man identified as Umaru Nsubuga was attacked and stabbed to death while other family members were brutally injured.

    Subaru Driver Loses Control, Knocks Down Boda Boda Riders in Kansanga

    On August 20, 2024, a Stabex Petrol Staton worker was killed in a hit-and-run accident along the Balintuma road in Kampala after the driver of the Subaru car lost control due to overspeeding and failure of brakes.

    Machete-Wielding Thugs Kill Couple in Bukomansimbi over Land Dispute

    Recent reports indicate a troubling surge in violence linked to land disputes in Bukomansimbi and surrounding areas, particularly in Greater Masaka. Police recently reported that between July 22 and August 23, 2024, at least 15 people had been killed in attacks attributed to land conflicts, with many incidents occurring in Bukomansimbi, Lwengo, and Masaka districts.

    Sheema Police Arrests Two Suspects in the Murder of Retired Educator

    Police in Sheema District have arrested two suspects involved in the gruesome murder by strangulation of a 72-year-old retired educationist.

    Mob Justice Claims Life of Suspected Coffee Thief in Gomba District

    One thief has been killed and several others, who managed to escape severely injured after they were caught stealing sacks of coffee in Gomba district.

    Police Hunt for Assailant Who Beheaded Woman in Luwero

    The murder incident illustrates the severe consequences of land conflicts in Uganda, leading to loss of life and community distress, and the tensions that have been arising within families over land ownership.

    Nakasongola Hit-and-Run Accident Leaves Two Dead, One Injured

    Police in Naksaongola are investigating circumstances under which two people have been killed on the spot in a hit-and-run accident by a Taxi drone.

    Kiboga Police Nab Trio Transporting Stolen Cows in Taxi

    Police in Kiboga have arrested three suspects found transporting two stolen cows in a Toyota Hiace taxi in Lufula Cell in Kiboga Town Council, Kiboga district.

    Man Stabbed to Death, Others Injured over Land Disputes in Rakai

    Disagreements over land ownership and usage have historically led to significant violence, often resulting in loss of life and community destabilization.

    MPIGI: Man Burns Wife to Death Over Suspected Infidelity

    The brutal murder of Aisha Kigongo at the hands of her husband Richard Nsubuga in Mpigi district is a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence fueled by jealousy and suspicion. For instance, in June 2024, in Kayunga district, a 34-year-old man identified as Fred Ngobi grabbed a machete and cut off his wife’s hand, Fatuma Babirye, on allegations of infidelity.

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