Police and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards teamed up to smash a major fake cement operation in Luwero town. They caught Ronald Onyango red-handed mixing stone dust with real cement and stuffing it into fraudulent bags marked with popular cement brands.
Authorities raided a property owned by Daudah Mutesasira after receiving a tip about illegal cement production. Officers discovered Onyango using machines to create counterfeit cement bags. He was not only mixing stone dust with genuine cement but also cheating on bag weights and slapping fake quality control stickers on the packages.
Law enforcement seized an enormous haul during the operation. More than 500 ready-to-sell fake cement bags landed in police custody. They also...
A high court judge freed a man accused of murder after finding the prosecution's case full of holes. Justice George Okello threw out the charges on April 4, 2025, saying prosecutors failed to prove the suspect was anywhere near the crime scene.
The case revolved around Tom Richard Oleno's death. People claimed he was beaten up after being accused of stealing clothes from a woman named Sabina Adule. Oleno died after a mob attack on February 11, 2020, in Abongodero village. Local authorities found his body at the home of Patrick Okello, the LC I vice-chairperson, who reported the incident to police.
The accused maintained he was home when the assault happened. During the trial, Justice Okello emphasized that prosecutors needed to...
A young man from Kampala found himself behind bars after earning internet fame for all the wrong reasons. Ronald Katende from Katwe became an unexpected viral sensation when security cameras caught him tossing garbage into a drainage channel during a heavy rainstorm.
Public anger erupted after seeing the video of Katende emptying waste from a motorized tricycle directly into the drainage system. Kampala Capital City Authority quickly sprang into action. They tracked him down after filing an official complaint and made sure he spent a night locked up at Kampala Central Police Station before bringing him to court.
Magistrate Edgar Karakire charged Katende with improperly disposing of waste under national environmental laws. Without...
NVIDIA is preparing to launch its latest midrange graphics card, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. The new lineup offers two variants: an 8GB model priced at $379 and a 16GB version at $429. This pricing strategy represents a strategic adjustment from earlier predictions, aiming to make the cards more attractive to a wider range of computer enthusiasts and gamers.
Built using TSMC's advanced 5 nm process, these GPUs feature the GB206‑300 chip with impressive technical specifications. The cards pack 36 streaming multiprocessors, translating to 4,608 CUDA cores. Clock speeds are robust, with a base frequency of 2,407 MHz and a boost clock reaching 2,572 MHz under heavy load. The graphics memory runs at 1,750 MHz, delivering a bandwidth of up to...
Scythe has just launched an exciting new range of water cooling systems that's set to shake up the computer hardware market. Coming out on April 25, 2025, the new "DT" and "DA" series are developed under the CPS brand through Shenzhen Fluence Technology, offering computer enthusiasts and gamers some seriously cool cooling options.
The premium "DT" series stands out with its eye-catching 3.4-inch IPS LCD screen built right into the water block. Boasting a crisp 480 x 480 pixel resolution and 60Hz refresh rate, this cooling system is as much about style as it is about performance. The clever magnetic attachment system makes installation a breeze, letting users easily remove and reattach the cooling unit.
Performance-wise, the "DT"...
Computer hardware enthusiasts are buzzing about a new ASUS ROG Strix laptop that just popped up on the market. The laptop comes equipped with an intriguing AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile graphics card. Priced around USD 1,750 in China, the processor itself is something of a mystery since AMD hasn't officially announced it.
The chip appears to be part of the Ryzen 8000HX "Dragon Range Refresh" series, though AMD has been remarkably quiet about its details. Originally expected to be showcased at CES 2025, the company pivoted to presenting the Ryzen 9000HX "Fire Range" lineup instead. Adding to the confusion, MSI has already mentioned a similar Ryzen 9 8945HX in some press materials.
Leaked...
Computer graphics enthusiasts and tech followers are witnessing an intriguing development with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards. The company has started switching its memory modules from Samsung to SK hynix chips, beginning with the GeForce RTX 5070 model. This strategic move allows NVIDIA to diversify its memory supply chain and potentially improve overall product performance.
NVIDIA's approach demonstrates remarkable flexibility. The new series supports GDDR7 memory from three major manufacturers: Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron. This strategic sourcing means the company can adapt to market conditions and ensure a consistent supply of high-performance components. Teardown reviews have already confirmed that some RTX 50...
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a fierce crackdown on widespread land theft across the Coast region. He revealed a deeply troubling situation where public officers from multiple government departments are allegedly collaborating to dispossess people of their land illegally.
Speaking after a closed-door security meeting in Kilifi, Murkomen warned that political actors, professionals, lawyers, and judicial officials under investigation would face serious consequences. He highlighted how vulnerable elderly people are being systematically stripped of prime land through manipulation, taking advantage of poverty and low literacy levels.
Land disputes are particularly severe in coastal counties like Kilifi and...
Meru County's political representatives have erupted with frustration over escalating security challenges. Led Buuri Member of Parliament Mugambi Rindikiri, the leaders demanded immediate intervention from national security agencies to address the mounting problems facing their communities.
Rindikiri called out what he sees as repeated government inaction. He stressed that security forces must physically visit Meru to witness firsthand the difficulties residents are experiencing. The local leaders want concrete steps: the arrest of criminals, the recovery of stolen livestock, and the surrender of illegal weapons currently circulating through the region.
The situation has reached a breaking point. Meru has long battled serious security...
