Tag: Luweero district

Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Internal Affairs Praises CID for Proper Accountability

The Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Internal Affairs is conducting its oversight work on different security agencies, including the Uganda Police, UPDF, and Uganda Prisons Service, among others, in the move to crack down on corruption following President Museveni's war against corruption in Uganda.

UPC Welcomes Removal of Dangerous Vehicles but Demands Comprehensive Transport Policy

National News

Oyat warned that commuters are already stranded and fares are rising because no immediate alternatives have been provided. She urged the government to temporarily deploy institutional buses to ease the shortage, especially ahead of schools reopening.

Politics

Return to the “Cradle of the Revolution”: Museveni to...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to launch his 2026 presidential campaign in Luweero District, a region closely tied...

Crime

Police Recover Dead Body, Human Skeleton at Witch Doctor’s...

Police in Luweero District have retrieved the remains of a dead body and a human skeleton from the shrine...

Health

Luweero: MoH Graduates 202 Community Health Extension Workers to...

The Ministry of Health has successfully passed out 202 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in a ceremony held today...

Crime

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.

Crime

Missing Luweero Man Found Hanging in House

The increasing awareness and reporting on these topics are crucial for addressing the underlying causes and improving mental health support systems in the region.

Crime

Five Cattle Thieves Escape Lynching in Luweero

In July 2024, residents in Koojo village took matters into their own hands by torching two vehicles suspected to be involved in cattle theft. This incident occurred when locals noticed unfamiliar vehicles near their house during the night.

Health

Uganda Prisons Establish Mpox Isolation Center after Confirming Three...

Nakasongola district is still on the spot as an Mpox epicenter and is facing a growing health crisis, with 21 confirmed cases of Mpox and nine additional suspected cases currently under investigation.