Tag: Kasangati

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.

Crime

POLICE SWEEP ACROSS KAMPALA NETS OVER 100 SUSPECTS, DISRUPTS...

Kampala Metropolitan Police has arrested more than 100 suspects in coordinated operations across several divisions, recovering weapons, suspected stolen motorcycles and dismantling criminal hideouts in a major security crackdown.

National News

LOP Petitions Government to Compensate Kigogwa Fire Victims

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, a fuel tanker that was traveling from Kampala to Gulu overturned and caught fire, claiming the lives of over 15 people in Kigogwa town along Bombo Road.

Environment

Environment Endangered by Fuel Tanker Explosion in Kasangati

Uganda police continues to issue a warning to the public to desist from quick money by running to accidents involving trucks carrying products that are inflammable in order to avoid cases of death caused by blasts or fire explosions.

Obituary

14 Reported Dead in Fuel Tanker Explosion near Uganda’s...

In the related development, on August 21, 2024, a fuel tanker busted into flame, killing one and injuring two at Rukungiri; on December 13, 2022, one person died in Tororo; in January 2021 on the Northern Bypass, at least 33 people died; on February 12, 2021, four died in Bunyangabu; and on August 12, 2019 in Rubirizi, 20 people died. Such incidences point to the need to sensitize locals on public safety during such incidences.

Security

Security Arrest Two UPDF Masqueraders in Kasangati, Impound Fake...

As part of the prosecution, Ssentongo and his accomplice will be required to appear before a military court to answer as per Section 161 of the UPDF Act 2005.

National News