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Joseph Kato is an investigative journalist with experience stretching from 2014 when he started professional journalism. His areas of specialty is in crime, security and human reporting. e has won two journalism awards particularly in reporting about rights for children and victims of security brutality.

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01 Dec 2023

16:49

01 Dec 2023

Manpower Audit: Police Numbers Reduced by Over 2,000 1

Security Crime Kampala, Uganda

A senior police officer who preferred anonymity to speak freely said the recent audits revealed that many police officers have been earning salary yet their physical presence remains a mystery.

30 Nov 2023

11:44

30 Nov 2023

Police Saving UGX 700M Annually Through Making Own Uniforms 1

Security Crime Kampala, Uganda

The factory which was established in 2014 during the reigns of the former IGP Gen Edward Kale Kayihura, will be marking 10 years of existence in September 2024.

29 Nov 2023

15:10

29 Nov 2023

Experts Warn Against Transporting Children on Motorcycle Fuel Tanks 1

Security Crime Kampala, Uganda

Rev. Evatt Mugarura, the founder of AYLDH, highlighted the dangers faced by children riding on the fuel tanks of Boda bodas, stating that they become vulnerable and act as a shield for the rider. Even minor collisions or encounters with obstacles can result in the child being the first to fall off.

28 Nov 2023

09:21

28 Nov 2023

27 Arrested in Joint Security Operations 1

Security Crime Kampala, Uganda

Police raided the house where three people identified as Hamza Mungosi, Shafic Kizito, and Moses Seguya were arrested. The trio is currently detained at Kasangati police station as forensic experts examine the pangas and hammers that were recovered from their house.

24 Nov 2023

08:55

24 Nov 2023

Minister Otafiire Issues 3-Months Ultimatum for Construction of Police Officers' Units

Security Crime Kampala, Uganda

The Housing Project was initially launched in 2016 by then Inspector General of Police Gen Edward Kale Kayihura with the construction of 10,000 housing units. The project started with the construction of 360 units at Naguru police headquarters as a pilot project.

22 Nov 2023

12:16

22 Nov 2023

Four Suspected Vehicle Robbers Arrested 1

Security Crime Kampala, Uganda

So far, 10 vehicles have been recovered in security operation in Kampala, Masaka, Luweero and Nakasongola. The recovered vehicles include UAR 054S Ipsum Silver in colour, UAN 397 U Ipsum pearl white, UBA 306F Noah pearl blue recovered from Kavuma Muhammad in Nakasongola, UAP 295T Noah white in colour recovered from Kasubi in a parking yard and UAS 293V recovered from Lukwago Amisi in Nyendo – Masaka.