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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women leaders in Luwero district have called for actions to prevent the escalation of domestic violence in 2023. According to the Child and Family Protection Unit, atleast 245 women and 94 men reported at police stations in Luwero district after they were assaulted in …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 27 police officers in Luwero district are on suspension for alleged abuse of office and gross misconduct. The implicated officers are accused of extorting money from suspects, mismanaging cases, executing illegal arrests, theft of exhibits, and alcoholism among other cases of indiscipline. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police foiled an illegal roadblock at Kavule valley along Semuto road in Matugga and picked up two suspects. The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, says that at about 3pm on boxing day, police officers on motorized patrol found an illegal roadblock between Kavule and …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police leadership in Luwero district has withdrawn its personnel from guarding private property in a move to re-enforce its installations. There are 978 policemen in the Savannah Police Region comprising of Luwero, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola districts. However, scores of police officers have been guarding …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have named 19-year-old Bashir Lubega, as the prime suspect in the attack on Advance Smart Micro Finance in Wobulenzi town council, Luwero district, which claimed the life of a security guard. Lubega was picked up in an operation involving the Flying Squad unit and …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The LC 3 Chairpersons and veterans in Luwero district have expressed support for the move by Luwero – Rwenzori Triangle Ministry to take over management of National Resistance Army war mass graves. Between 1992-1995, the Office of the President constructed mass graves to offer …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has halted the Shillings 4 billion compensation to veterans pending a probe into reports of fake claimants. For decades, the government has been paying veterans for their contribution to the National Resistance Army war of 1981-1986 that ushered in the current regime. However to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslims from 300 mosques in Luwero Muslim District have participated in elections organized by Uganda Muslim Supreme Council amidst protests from a rival faction. The elections across the mosques started at 2pm after jummah prayers. The Muslims elected Chairpersons and secretaries for mosques and councilors …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero district has rolled out the electronic tax administration system so as to fight leakages and enhance revenue collections. In the financial year 2021/22, urban councils and the district collected 2.4 out of 4.063 billion shillings target as local revenue. At least 1.7 billion shillings …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Major General Katsigazi Tumusiime has vowed to foil any emerging rebel activities from Luwero district. Two weeks ago, a group of armed assailants stormed Busiika police station and shot dead two police officers. The third policeman died in the …