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    As the number of Mpox cases continues to rise, health officials and community leaders in Makindye are working tirelessly to contain the spread and protect the health of residents.
    The sensitization meeting’s objectives included raising awareness, promoting healthy practices, engaging stakeholders, and fostering community support by building a supportive environment for those seeking to quit smoking. 

    Masaka Coffee Farmers Decry Rampant Theft amid Inflation

    The situation in Buwunga highlights a broader trend affecting coffee farmers across Uganda, where rising prices have made coffee not just a valuable crop but also a target for crime.

    Bukomansimbi Senior Four Finalist Murdered by Coffee Thugs

    On September 6, 2024, police in Bukomansimbi arrested Cotilda Namuddu, a 75-year-old woman, as a suspect in the stabbing to death of her 16-year-old granddaughter, Immaculate Nanziri.

    28-Year-Old Thug Lynched in Foiled Theft Attempt

    The 2022/2023 Annual Crime Report indicated that Luwero district, along with Kassanda, has been identified as a hotspot for mob justice incidents. The report noted that many victims are often suspected thieves or robbers, reflecting a community tendency to take the law into their own hands rather than relying on formal judicial processes.

    Katwe Police on Spot over Corruption

    Bribery among police officers in Uganda is notably prevalent, making the Uganda Police Force one of the most corrupt institutions in East Africa. According to the East Africa Bribery Index by Transparency International, the Uganda Police scored 80.8%, indicating a high likelihood of encountering bribery situations compared to other police forces in the region.

    INDEPENDENCE DAY: Uganda’s Evolving Security Landscape Since 1962

    Today, October 9, 2024, Uganda is celebrating its 62nd Independence Day anniversary at Busiko Teachers' Training College in Masafu...

    Rukungiri: Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle Number...

    The Police in Rukungiri municipality conducted an intelligence-led operation in response to an increase in vehicle number plate thefts.

    Mob Justice in Buikwe: Youth Burnt to Death for...

    Youth should stop stealing and instead get involved in productive work so that they can earn some money and avoid being killed for petty crimes.

    Police in Buikwe Investigate Brutal Murder of 11-Year-Old Boy

    Police in Ssenyi are investigating circumstances under which an 11-year-old boy was gruesomely mutilated and murdered in Buikwe district. The...

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