On August 15, 2024, a head-on collision between two trucks in Kahama, Shinyanga resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to three others. The incident occurred at 5:30 a.m. in the Manzese area. The collision involved a truck transporting coffee from Bukoba, Kagera, and another truck carrying juiceContinue Reading
Russian law enforcement authorities have declined to open a criminal investigation into the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Kremlin critic. Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya, disclosed this decision on Thursday, citing a letter she received from the investigators. Alexei Navalny passed away under unclear circumstances in February while incarcerated atContinue Reading
Boda Boda Operator Detained in Mityana Murder Case- Police have arrested Kijjaja Samuel, also known as Pastor, in connection with a series of murders in Mityana district since 2022. Kijjaja, a boda boda operator from Buwatte in Wakiso district, is currently detained at Mityana Police Station. Racheal Kawala, the regionalContinue Reading
Herbalist Sought in Deaths of Two Stepchildren (Kasese, Uganda) – Detectives at Rwenzori East Regional Police are searching for a herbalist named Dr. Hajji Abdul Kasiita in connection with the deaths of two young girls who reportedly died after drinking poisoned soda. The incident occurred on the evening of AugustContinue Reading
The Uganda Police Force has issued a statement addressing confusion regarding the theft of a vehicle linked to the security detail of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abas Byakagaba. According to Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, the official vehicle of the IGP remains secure and was not involved in the reportedContinue Reading
Investigates 20 More for Ethics Violations (Kampala) – The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has suspended 15 companies from participating in public procurement due to multiple breaches of the code of ethics. The suspensions range from one to four years, with some companies facing indefinite bans.Continue Reading
Police in Mbeya are seeking public assistance to locate Shadrack Chaula, a 24-year-old man who has been missing for several weeks. Chaula, who had been previously detained for burning a photograph of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has not been seen since his release from prison. The Police Commander of MbeyaContinue Reading
Three men have been sentenced to jail for impersonating officials from the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) and defrauding athletes of over Sh800,000. The case marks a significant outcome in the ongoing crackdown on doping-related fraud in Kenya. On Tuesday, the Eldoret court sentenced Thomas Kipyatich Kiptoo, Amos Mutai, andContinue Reading
Kenyan Police Accused of Brutality Against Journalists During Nane Nane Protests in Nairobi Kenyan police are continuing to target journalists covering protests, despite calls from local and international organizations to respect press freedom. On Thursday, August 8, 2024, police attacked both local and international journalists who were reporting on theContinue Reading
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has postponed the parliamentary debate on allegations that staff at the Ugandan consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, are operating a casino within the consulate’s premises. The decision to delay the debate was announced on August 7, 2024. Tayebwa stated that the delay was necessary toContinue Reading