Tag: Inspector General of Police (IGP)

High Court Gives Attorney General Two Weeks to Report on Sam Mugumya’s Whereabouts

Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.

Uganda-Kenya Tourism Summit Opens in Mombasa, Calls for Seamless Cross-Border Travel

Regional

Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.

Court

PFF to Hold Peaceful Procession to Chief Justice’s Office...

The PFF leader expressed dissatisfaction with how Justice Emmanuel Baguma is handling the treason case, alleging judicial bias and prolonged detention without timely bail consideration. He further claimed that the evidence being presented by state witnesses against Besigye is fabricated, describing it as a product of a "pseudo-military operation" allegedly launched by the state with the intention of keeping Besigye in prison for life.

National News

UJA Condemns Torture of Journalists in Western Uganda

Kirunda added that while in police detention, Twinamatsiko was allegedly subjected to acts of torture in form of harsh beating, knocking against the wall, neck strangulation, nose squeezing, stomach punching, head hitting by some police constables lasting for about 30 minutes, hence leaving him in serious pain with sustained bodily injuries on one of his eyes.

Politics

UPC to Hold Delegates Conference Virtually Following Police Advisory

The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party president, Jimmy Akena Obote, has confirmed that the party will proceed with its...

Politics

IGP Byakagaba To Tighten Security in Rukungiri Ahead of...

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, has pledged to strengthen security in Rukungiri district by deploying more police...

Security

BWEBAJJA: 83 Security Chiefs Graduate with Skills from Senior...

This milestone marks a major achievement for the officers, who have refined their leadership and strategic skills in service.

National News

IGP Byakagaba Champions Innovation, Teamwork in Forensic Policing

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, has convened a meeting with officers from the Uganda Police Force's Forensic Services Directorate to discuss teamwork and innovation, a move meant to bolster the effectiveness of forensic investigations.

Politics