Uganda army soldiers killed two armed suspects during a Tuesday morning raid at Munyonyo. The counter-terrorism unit acted on intelligence reports about possible threats before Martyrs Day celebrations. Security forces found the suspects carrying weapons during the operation at the Kampala suburb. Colonel Chris Magezi from Defence Public Information said the action came from reliable security tips. Officers wanted to stop any attacks during the religious holiday.
Martyrs Day happens every June 3 and draws thousands of pilgrims to Namugongo shrines. Christians travel from across Uganda and other countries to honor the martyrs. Security teams have been checking areas around Kampala for potential dangers. The operation was part of...
Ten soldiers stormed Wakiso Police Division on Monday night demanding freedom for arrested suspects. The military team pointed guns at police commander Esther Kiiza and ordered her to remove her uniform. Kiiza refused to undress and asked which orders she had broken. The soldiers claimed she was under arrest for defying their commands. Thirteen police officers saw the confrontation and surrounded the building with weapons ready.
The soldiers fled when they saw armed police officers protecting their commander. Police called regional commander Moses Nanoka who brought military backup from Kakiri barracks. Officers chased the fleeing soldiers and caught them at Yesu Amala area. The soldiers refused to leave their cars without permission...
Kampala Appeal Court judges refused to reduce Christopher Damulira's prison sentence for raping a teenage girl. Three justices said the motorcycle taxi driver must serve his full 28 years and 2 months behind bars. Damulira attacked a 17-year-old student after picking her up from a graduation party on March 29, 2018. He stopped his bike and claimed he ran out of fuel before dragging the victim into nearby bushes. The girl hired Damulira because she knew him from the local area.
Damulira pleaded guilty during his original trial before High Court Judge Winifred Nabisinde. The victim suffered bleeding and bruises from the attack and needed medical care afterward. Police arrested Damulira and charged him with rape following the assault. His...
East African health groups want other countries to copy Uganda's success fighting disease outbreaks. The World Food Programme and World Health Organization started a new training program to teach outbreak response skills. Many East African nations have struggled with Monkeypox, Ebola and Marburg virus cases recently. These diseases test local health systems and worry the public across the region.
Dr Allan Muruta from Uganda's Health Ministry said the training focuses on real action instead of just reading books. Uganda stopped the 2022 Ebola outbreak within 69 days through quick response work. The country ended another outbreak that started on January 30 and spread to Kampala, Jinja and Mbale cities. Health workers brought the disease...
Uganda Water and Sanitation Network started the first WASH Impact and Influence Awards. The group wants to find people who help communities get clean water and better toilets. Over 30 million Ugandans still cannot use safe bathrooms. Many others struggle to find clean drinking water every day. Leaders announced the awards at a meeting on May 29.
The awards will honor six different types of work. Some prizes go to programs that help more people access water services. Other awards celebrate young people who lead water projects. Technology experts can win prizes for smart solutions to water problems. Media workers earn recognition for stories about water issues.
Schools and research groups compete for academic awards. One special prize...
Western nations and Russia-China compete for control over Uganda's media landscape. The US embassy funded secret training sessions for East African reporters between May 19 and May 23. West Africa Weekly exposed the program that taught journalists how to fight Russian propaganda and false information.
The African Institute for Investigative Journalism ran the covert operation around Kampala. Solomon Serwanjja and Raymond Mujuni led discussions about Russian media tactics. Haggai Matsiko from Agora talked about Russian propaganda across Africa. Dr Prever Mukasa studied how Russia spreads false stories through Ugandan news outlets.
American embassy staff and foreign experts helped teach the workshop. Ellen Masi from the US embassy...
Uganda launched new climate change rules on May 29 at the Water and Environment Ministry office. The rules help the country work with other nations to cut carbon emissions. Development groups like UNDP and the UN climate office attended the event.
Water Minister Aisha Sekindi said the government wants to fight climate change effects. She explained the new rules follow global standards and help countries sell carbon credits to raise money. Uganda signed the UN climate treaty back in 1993 and leads climate action across East Africa.
David Okurut spoke for the ministry leader and said Uganda has all the right pieces ready. The country has updated its climate plans and tracks greenhouse gases properly. Uganda also has the National Climate...
M23 rebels deny human rights abuse claims made against them. Amnesty International accused the group of murder and torture last Tuesday. The rights group says rebels killed prisoners and took money from families. M23 calls the report false propaganda from Congo's government. Eighteen former prisoners told Amnesty about bad treatment during detention.
The former detainees described overcrowded jail cells without proper food or water. Eight men saw other prisoners die from beatings and harsh conditions. Families paid hundreds or thousands of dollars to free their relatives. Some prisoners died after release from injuries received during captivity. M23 fighters forced families to negotiate for weeks to get loved ones back.
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Uganda's agriculture ministry wants safer meat for everyone. The government works with health officials and local leaders to make better slaughterhouses. New rules force meat facilities to meet strict health standards. Workers must keep animals clean and handle meat properly to prevent disease.
Officials gave out 1,200 meat inspection kits to local areas across the country. They train meat inspectors with modern skills to check for problems. Special motorcycle containers help transport meat without germs. Companies that break safety rules face legal punishment from authorities.
The ministry built 25 slaughterhouses and 23 livestock markets in cattle areas. World Bank money helped create more facilities in northern regions. A modern...
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