Police in Mbeere South sub-county are investigating circumstances under which a 26-year-old man hacked his 24-year-old wife to death in Kenya. This incident happened on...

On August 24, 2024, Pulinali Semanda, a businessman in Kalisizo, was ambushed and robbed of UGX 150 million shortly after withdrawing cash from Centenary Bank. The robbery was executed by armed men who held Semanda at gunpoint with an AK-47 rifle while one of the suspects took the money from his car. Following extensive investigations, police arrested several suspects involved in this robbery on September 6, 2024.

On January 10, 2024, a worker from Bidco Oil Palm Company was killed by a crocodile while working near the water. The incident occurred in Kalangala district, prompting local authorities to issue warnings about the dangers of crocodiles in the area. The Southern Regional Police Commander confirmed that the victim was attacked while fetching water from a nearby lake.

The incident reflects a critical situation in Masaka where community tensions over animal theft have escalated into violent confrontations, raising concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing these crimes.

Police data shows that nearly 40% of fire incidents in markets are attributed to unauthorized or poorly maintained electrical installations, a factor commonly seen in informal trade environments.

On September 23, 2024, a couple, Joseph Bukenya and Susan Namukasa, was brutally murdered by machete-wielding attackers in Bukomansimbi. This attack was reportedly connected to ongoing land disputes, highlighting the deadly consequences of such conflicts in the area.

By combining these strategies, the UPS aims to empower its staff to protect themselves and their communities from the threat of infectious diseases.