Boy jailed for killing girlfriend on first date

Unmarried couples have no right to recover money contributed to a relationship, Uganda court rules in landmark ruling

A 16-year-old boy in Uganda received the maximum three-year sentence for the brutal murder of his girlfriend, whom he met ...

A United Nations judge studying at the University of Oxford “exploited and abused” a young Ugandan woman she kept as a slave in Britain. Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe, 49, took “advantage of her status” over her victim by preventing her from holding down steady employment and forcing her to work as her maid.

Ugandan Judge Lydia Mugambe to be sentenced Friday in UK exploitation case

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

30/04/2025

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A United Nations judge studying at the University of Oxford “exploited and abused” a young Ugandan woman she kept as ...

IGP Byakagaba underscores the importance of aligning police work with Uganda's development agenda during the opening of the training.

Uganda Police restructures land protection unit to human rights directorate

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

29/04/2025

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ganda's Police Chief, Abas Byakagaba, has moved the Land Police Protection Unit (LPPU) to the Directorate of Human Rights and ...

Ruth Nandase (left), Babu Maniharah (center) and Frank Sempa in the dock at Buganda Road Court. (PHOTO/Henry Jjemba)

Senior three student admits role in Hamis Kiggundu impersonation scam, fined UGX 100,000

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/04/2025

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Ruth Nandase (left), Babu Maniharah (center) and Frank Sempa in the dock at Buganda Road Court. (PHOTO/Henry Jjemba) KAMPALA, Uganda ...

A dramatic attempted robbery at a Diamond Trust Bank in Wakiso, Uganda, unfolded early Sunday morning. Police foiled the heist, discovering that the perpetrators were the very security guards hired to protect the bank.

GKO Security guards try to rob DTB bank branch they guarded, Police say

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

28/04/2025

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A dramatic attempted robbery at a Diamond Trust Bank in Wakiso, Uganda, unfolded early Sunday morning. Police foiled the heist, ...

Defense lawyers intensely questioned a government chemist in the Molly Katanga murder trial regarding toxicology findings that showed the deceased, Henry Katanga, had no drugs or alcohol in his system.

Prosecution chemist grilled in Katanga trial over questionable toxicology results

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

24/04/2025

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Defense lawyers intensely questioned a government chemist in the Molly Katanga murder trial regarding toxicology findings that showed the deceased, ...

Jinja police have arrested a teacher at Multiple Junior School accused of defiling an 8-year-old girl; investigations are ongoing into the disturbing allegations.

Religious teacher arrested for alleged defilement of 8-year-old pupil

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

24/04/2025

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Jinja police have arrested a teacher at Multiple Junior School accused of defiling an 8-year-old girl; investigations are ongoing into ...

A man was arrested for impersonating a Catholic priest during Easter Mass at Lubaga Cathedral in Kampala. Archbishop Ssemogerere confronted the imposter.

VIDEO: Kampala Archbishop, Worshippers Stunned as Fake Priest is Arrested at Easter Mass

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

21/04/2025

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A man was arrested for impersonating a Catholic priest during Easter Mass at Lubaga Cathedral in Kampala. Archbishop Ssemogerere confronted ...

President Yoweri Museveni decorates Gen. Kale Kayihura during his tenure as Inspector General of Police

Gen. Kayihura defends tenure as Police Chief, reflects on life after dismissal

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

19/04/2025

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President Yoweri Museveni decorates Gen. Kale Kayihura during his tenure as Inspector General of Police LYANTONDE, Uganda — Former Inspector ...

Mother of 5 arrested as police probe toddler’s mysterious death amid divorce, paternity dispute

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

07/04/2025

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Ms Mutesi is in police custody KAMPALA — Police at Jinja Road are holding Ms. Jolin Dusabe Mutesi, a mother ...

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