The security meetings started on Friday in Lobul village in Katikekile Sub County before it rolled out to other sub counties across the district. This follows the concerns of rising cases of livestock especially the goats and sheep.
Okino noted that younger officers are particularly prone to these behaviors, which are compromising their financial stability and job performance and urged the officers to exercise caution.
Its reported that since January 2024, over 18 murder cases have been recorded in Serere District, with amajority of them being women with the recent being Jane Atai, 50, and Sabiti Akol, 45 of Okokoma village in Bugondo Sub County.
According to Ahmed Matoovu, chairperson of Kiwalimu Zone, the attack was not a typical robbery but a coordinated, illegal eviction of residents from the contested land. The land is disputed between two parties: Isbat University and Misabahu Din Muslim Community.
Sam Twiineamazima the Savannah Regional Police Spokesperson said following the reports, the Police embarked on intelligence led operations and the cattle were recovered on Friday .
According to the center’s latest reports, more than 60% of clients seeking rehabilitation services are addicted to alcohol, making it the most prevalent substance of concern. Others are addicted to marijuana, mairunji among others.
The Savannah Region Police Commander (RPC), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Michael Kasigire, has issued a fresh ban on the nighttime movement of livestock, including cattle, goats, and sheep.
The directive issued Friday during a community policing engagement at Nakito market in Nakitoma Sub-County, Nakasongola District, aims to curb rampant livestock theft in the area.
According to Joe Oloya, the Aswa East Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Lutasingwa had given Byamagero the money to fence off their kraal. However, the suspect failed to do the work,
Maj Gen Busizoori further stressed adherence to the UPDF Code of Conduct, particularly the regulation prohibiting female soldiers from marrying or starting families during their first four years of service.
Josephine Acen, the District Education Officer explained that government funds are allocated strictly for academic infrastructure, not boarding facilities. Adding that school authorities violating the policy will face legal consequences.
The vehicle with registration number UBE 665U was spotted at Suru Village, Nicu Parish, Biliafe Sub County at 4 am on Thursday by residents who alerted security personnel.
At least 266.4 billion shillings will cater for non-wage recurrent expenditures such as allowances, fuel, stationery, procurement of operational vehicles and motorcycles. The rest of the money will go to develop projects such as the construction of police housing units.
“We have strengthened and modernised the security infrastructure to protect Ugandans, investors, and our visitors from any security threats,” Kasaija said, citing improvements in the national intelligence network and border control mechanisms.
In an official letter dated June 10, 2025, and seen by Uganda Radio Network, Chemutai directed the immediate suspension of the issuance of appointment letters to successful candidates and froze the activities of the commission pending further investigation.
The joint operation, led by the Police and Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Crime Intelligence, was intelligence-driven and targeted areas including Najjera, Bulindo, and Shimon, resulting in the arrest of 30 suspects.
In a strongly worded statement released Wednesday, the lawyers welcomed the Ministry of Works and Transport’s move to suspend implementation of the rules following public uproar but insisted that “mere suspension is insufficient.”
A report from the mini-survey indicates that since the end of late 2023 to date, more than 6,500 shea nut trees have been destroyed in Arum Sub-county, 2,500 in Laperebong, more than 6,000 in Omot, 5,900 in Kuywee, and 5,800 in Wol Sub-county.
Through the Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, the UPDF acknowledged the Indian Armed Forces' invaluable support in multiple areas of training, including forensics.
Kuwembula, who was driving a double-cabin vehicle with registration number UG 699M, reportedly knocked a stationary truck, UBR 835K, in Nakifuma, Mukono, on Thursday at around 4:40 am.
