Tag: Inspector General of Police (IGP)

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International

On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

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