crime 19 April 2026
A 35-year-old South Sudanese refugee, Charles Boni, was fatally attacked by unknown assailants who dragged him from his home in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District, early on April 19, 2026. Police are probing the motive behind the incident amid rising concerns in the area. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/south-sudanese-refugee-dragged-from-home-killed-in-yumbe-5428968
news 19 April 2026
Veteran Ugandan journalist Joe Nam, aged 55, was fatally shot by a masked assailant at his residence in a Kampala suburb early Sunday morning. Police are investigating the motive and pursuing leads to apprehend the suspect who fled the scene. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/veteran-journalist-joe-nam-shot-dead-5428772
crime 19 April 2026
A casual worker named Brian in Kanungu District allegedly hacked off his boss Eriabu Aineplani's hand with a panga during a confrontation over stolen charcoal. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect while the victim recovers in hospital. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kanungu-man-chops-off-boss-hand-over-charcoal-row-5428642
crime 18 April 2026
A Kampala security guard stole millions of shillings and 'suspected gold' from an armoured vehicle, sparking warnings about deceptive allure in people and valuables alike. The incident serves as a metaphor for life's cons, from fake romance to unreliable leaders. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/life/the-high-cost-of-suspected-gold--5428536
crime 18 April 2026
A 39-year-old boda boda rider from Mabombwe Village in Wakiso District has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl, an incident captured in a viral video. Police revealed that the suspect lured the child with a phone to watch cartoons before the assault. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/wakiso-man-arrested-over-molesting-8-year-old-girl-in-viral-video-5427844
news 18 April 2026
A 38-year-old taxi driver, Tom Mugabirwe, has been remanded to prison after pleading not guilty to five charges linked to a deadly road accident that killed Kikuube District LC5 Chairperson Peter Banura and another victim. The Hoima court will hear his bail plea on April 28. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/taxi-driver-remanded-over-crash-that-killed-kikuube-lc5-boss-5427906
news 18 April 2026
Over 15 months after Police Constable Charles Bahati allegedly shot dead truck driver Julius Ssemwaka in Kampala, the suspect remains fugitive, eroding public trust in the Uganda Police Force. Contrasting this stalled hunt, authorities swiftly arrested a prison warder across the border for a separate deadly rampage. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/insight/case-files-tale-of-two-shootings-as-bahati-remains-at-large-5427134
crime 17 April 2026
Authorities in Mbale have detained six students from Nkoma Secondary School accused of robbing and attacking Siraj Buyinza, a Senior Four student from Mbale Progressive SS. The incident, captured on video, occurred as the day scholars headed home, resulting in the theft of a smartphone and cash. Source: https://observer.ug/news/six-nkoma-ss-students-arrested-over-robbery-assault-in-mbale
crime 17 April 2026
Police in Mbale City have detained six students from Nkoma Secondary School after a viral video showed them attacking and robbing a student from Mbale Progressive Secondary School. The incident highlights a rising wave of student gang violence in the area. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/six-mbale-students-filmed-assaulting-robbing-colleague-from-different-school-arrested-5427610
crime 17 April 2026
Uganda Police in Kiboga District arrested eight individuals, including a 15-year-old student's parents and prospective groom, after stopping a child marriage ceremony. The operation followed a tip-off, with dowry items seized as evidence amid rising concerns over child marriages in rural areas. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/eight-arrested-as-police-foil-attempt-to-marry-off-15-year-old-student-5427352
crime 17 April 2026
A psychiatrist testified in court that Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba killings, visited a clinic for a mandatory sanity evaluation to support his application for Ugandan citizenship. Okello expressed intentions to settle in the country and pursue commercial farming. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/witness-recounts-okello-s-entry-into-uganda-with-plan-to-venture-into-farming-5426906
news 17 April 2026
A medical expert testified in court that Joseph Okello believed human sacrifices were key to gaining wealth, as revealed during his mental and physical evaluation. The testimony sheds light on Okello's mindset amid ongoing legal proceedings. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/testimony-okello-believed-in-wealth-through-human-sacrifice-5426812
crime 16 April 2026
In the High Court trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of murdering four toddlers at a daycare, a car rental director testified that the suspect acted sober and coordinated during WhatsApp negotiations to rent a vehicle. A medical report confirmed Okello's sickle cell disease but stated he is now stable and fit to proceed. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/suspected-baby-killer-acted-normal-witness-5426492
Politics 16 April 2026
Former MP Agnes Nandutu has been handed a four-year prison term in Luzira for her role in the misappropriation of 2,000 iron sheets meant for Karamoja. The case highlights selective accountability in Uganda's politics, where many officials shared in the distribution but faced varying consequences. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/aaaaagnes-nandutu-one-for-the-team--5425020
crime 16 April 2026
Police have apprehended Justin Akena, a Magnum Security guard, in Bweyale for allegedly stealing Shs 29 million and 900 grams of gold worth Shs 500 million from a client's vehicle in Kamwokya. The suspect confessed and had used some proceeds to start a retail shop. Source: https://observer.ug/news/kamwokya-guard-who-stole-millions-gold-from-client-arrested-in-bweyale
crime 16 April 2026
Armed robbers assaulted a private security guard in Iganga Municipality early Wednesday, stealing his SAR rifle loaded with five rounds of ammunition. Police have launched a manhunt, recovered forensic evidence, and obtained CCTV footage amid rising robbery cases nationwide. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/iganga-security-guard-attacked-robbed-of-gun-in-dawn-raid-5426338
crime 16 April 2026
Two former landlords of Christopher Okello Onyum, the main suspect in the Ggaba daycare killings, testified in High Court that he was a peaceful and sociable tenant with no odd behavior before vanishing. They detailed his rental arrangements in Bunga and Kyanja, where police later found key items after his arrest. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/landlords-testify-on-ggaba-killings-suspect-s-conduct-before-arrest-5426296
crime 16 April 2026
Hashim Juma, director at Trip Car Rental, told the court that Christopher Okello Onyuk, accused in the Ggaba killings, seemed mentally stable during March communications to hire a vehicle. He described structured WhatsApp exchanges and calls where Okello negotiated details like pricing and vehicle options. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ggaba-murder-case-witness-says-okello-was-sober-minded-while-hiring-car-5426046
crime 16 April 2026
A security guard from Magnum Security Company has been arrested for allegedly stealing Shs29 million and 900 grams of gold from a vehicle at Goldex Uganda Limited in Kampala. He used some of the proceeds to start a retail shop where police tracked him down. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/security-guard-arrested-over-shs29m-gold-theft-in-kampala-5425768
crime 16 April 2026
A doctor's report has confirmed that Christopher Okello, suspect in the Ggaba killings, is mentally stable and fit for trial despite his sickle cell disease. The court proceedings resumed after Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha reviewed the assessment ordered due to his earlier claim of emotional instability. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ggaba-murder-trial-doctor-s-report-confirms-okello-is-fit-5425532
crime 15 April 2026
In the High Court trial for the Ggaba kindergarten murders, the eighth prosecution witness testified that prime suspect Christopher Okello Onyum rented a car from Trip Car Rental Uganda for April 1 and 2, delivered on March 31 evening. The testimony details Okello's initial contacts starting March 12 via WhatsApp using an American number, tightening the timeline around the attack that killed four toddlers. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ggaba-kindergarten-knife-attack-key-suspect-hired-car-for-2-days-before-the-killings--5425220
crime 15 April 2026
Police in Lwengo District escorted suspects to crime scenes where they demonstrated the brutal killings of coffee farmers, sparking outrage among locals who demanded revenge. The suspects confessed to prolonged involvement in the murders, including rape, targeting affluent traders in the area. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/anger-as-suspects-re-enact-brutal-killing-of-coffee-farmers-in-lwengo-5425140
news 15 April 2026
The Inspector General of Government has arrested a staff surveyor and a graduate trainee at Jinja's Ministry of Lands zonal office after finding Shs1,080,000 in unexplained cash during a surprise inspection. The action addresses public complaints about corruption and poor service in land administration. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/igg-arrests-two-jinja-lands-officials-over-shs1m-found-in-office-5425112
crime 15 April 2026
The Ggaba daycare murder trial at Ggaba Community Church was adjourned for 30 minutes after defense lawyer Sarah Awelo reported that suspect Christopher Okello Onyum was emotionally unwell and needed a doctor's assessment. The interruption occurred mid-testimony of prosecution witness Hashim Juma, sparking unease among attendees. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ggaba-daycare-murder-trial-court-adjourns-for-30-minutes-to-allow-suspect-see-doctor-5424514
crime 15 April 2026
The High Court in Lira has imprisoned 32-year-old Paul Mugerwa for 40 years after he pleaded guilty to murdering Dr. Wilfred Olila, a prominent ENT specialist and Soroti University lecturer. The court also handed him a concurrent 20-year term for aggravated robbery, highlighting the severe impact of the crime on the community. Source: https://observer.ug/news/court-sentences-man-to-40-years-for-murder-of-soroti-lecturer
news 15 April 2026
During a heated High Court session, Molly Katanga denied prosecution accusations of murdering her husband Henry for financial gain, asserting she has managed their family bank accounts since inception and made post-death company changes on legal advice. She admitted to sole signatory roles and appointing children to leadership but rejected claims of illegal estate interference. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/molly-katanga-i-ve-managed-family-bank-accounts-since-their-inception-5424240
crime 15 April 2026
The Court of Appeal has dismissed Ali Lukwago's appeal, confirming his 36-year prison term for raping a deaf and mute woman in Lwengo District in 2015. Justices ruled the prosecution proved the case beyond doubt, backed by credible testimony, witnesses, and medical evidence. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/man-to-serve-36-years-in-prison-for-raping-deaf-woman-5424076
crime 14 April 2026
A caretaker testified in court on Monday about the horrific moments when suspect Okello allegedly killed toddlers at a Ggaba daycare, noting his heavy breathing throughout the attack. The trial has begun, shedding light on the tragic incident. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/verbatim-okello-breathed-heavily-as-he-allegedly-killed-toddlers-in-ggaba-daycare-5423858
crime 14 April 2026
Police in Wakiso District arrested four individuals connected to multiple burglaries at churches and mosques, recovering stolen sound equipment, mosque furnishings, and other items. The breakthrough came after a tip-off following a break-in at Kavumba SDA Church. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/four-arrested-over-spate-of-church-mosque-break-ins-in-wakiso--5423740
crime 14 April 2026
Authorities in Kampala are searching for Justin Akena, a security guard suspected of breaking into a vehicle and stealing over Shs32 million plus 900 grams of gold from Goldex Global Company Limited on Mawanda Road. Detectives are tracking his movements toward northern Uganda using call data records. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/-police-hunt-security-guard-over-shs32-million-gold-heist--5423728
crime 14 April 2026
Police in Mayuge District have arrested a man from Mukono suspected of trying to collect hair and nails from a 16-year-old boy with albinism for rituals, sparking widespread fear among residents. Local leaders and activists are calling for heightened vigilance to combat dangerous myths fueling such attacks. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/man-arrested-over-suspected-ritual-targeting-of-boy-with-albinism-in-mayuge-5423802
crime 14 April 2026
A suspected arson attack in Mabaale Town Council, Kagadi District, claimed the life of a two-year-old girl and left her parents critically injured after attackers allegedly doused their rental home with petrol and locked the door. Police have arrested two suspects amid claims of witchcraft accusations. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/child-killed-parents-injured-in-suspected-kagadi-arson-attack-5423302
crime 14 April 2026
Phibby Namutebi, caretaker at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, testified in the mobile High Court about her frantic efforts to protect children during the April 2 attack by Christopher Onyum Okello, who is charged with murdering four toddlers. Her emotional account, following parents' testimonies, closed the first day of the trial amid public outcry. Source: https://observer.ug/news/caretaker-recounts-harrowing-ggaba-toddler-attack
news 14 April 2026
Hundreds of residents gathered at Ggaba Church grounds for Uganda's first public mobile court trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of murdering four toddlers at a local daycare. The suspect entered not guilty pleas to all charges, sparking anger as six witnesses testified on the tense opening day. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/how-day-one-of-the-ggaba-daycare-community-trial-unfolded-5422802
crime 13 April 2026
Uganda's High Court has accepted agreed facts on the gruesome injuries that killed four children at Ggaba Childhood Development Centre, with post-mortem reports confirming hypovolemic shock from deep neck cuts. The accused, Christopher Okello Onyum, signed the memorandum despite denying the charges. Source: https://observer.ug/news/ggaba-toddler-killings-post-mortem-reports-reveal-severity-of-cuttings
crime 13 April 2026
A caretaker at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre told the High Court how murder suspect Christopher Okello Onyum gained entry by pretending to enroll a child, then launched a deadly knife attack on four toddlers. She described her failed attempts to intervene as the assailant moved swiftly between victims. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/worker-tells-court-how-suspect-gained-access-to-ggaba-daycare-before-killing-four-babies--5422532
crime 13 April 2026
Police are hunting Justin Akena, a Magnum Security guard, who allegedly stole over Shs 290 million in cash and gold from a vehicle at Goldex Global Company in Kampala's Kamwokya area. The Flying Squad is working with the security firm to track him down amid rising insider thefts in the sector. Source: https://observer.ug/news/kamwokya-security-guard-vanishes-with-shs-290m-gold
crime 13 April 2026
The High Court in Lira has imprisoned Paul Mugerwa for 40 years over the brutal murder of renowned doctor Wilfred Olila, with an additional 20 years for aggravated robbery to run concurrently. Mugerwa confessed to the January 2025 crime that shocked the medical community. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/man-sentenced-to-40-years-for-killing-lira-doctor-wilfred-olila-5422216
crime 13 April 2026
A mother fainted in Kampala's High Court after delivering emotional testimony about her toddler son's final moments during the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of stabbing four children to death at a Ggaba daycare. The proceedings began on April 13, 2026, marking a tense start to the case. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mother-faints-after-emotional-testimony-in-ggaba-daycare-murder-trial-5421880
education 13 April 2026
Parents of at least 12 Primary Seven pupils from Kabuga Demonstration Nursery and Primary School in Kagadi District are demanding intervention after discovering their children sat fake Primary Leaving Exams (PLE) under the supervision of the fugitive director. Authorities are investigating as affected students face repeating the exam, with the unlicensed school now closed. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/education/how-school-issued-fake-ple-exams-results-5421854
Health 13 April 2026
The Lango sub-region, particularly Lira City, faces severe challenges from toxic alcohol with up to 60% toxicity levels, unregulated substances, quack doctors, mental health crises, and land disputes. Youth are hardest hit by drug addiction, school dropouts, and health issues linked to poverty and poor enforcement. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/the-rot-eating-up-lango-sub-region-5421756
crime 13 April 2026
Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of murdering four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, entered a not guilty plea to all four murder charges during a mobile High Court session. The courtroom crowd reacted with shock and boos, prompting a decorum warning from Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/prime-suspect-in-ggaba-daycare-killings-pleads-not-guilty-5421696
crime 13 April 2026
A joint security operation has arrested 11 suspects in the shooting death and robbery of Soroti mobile money dealer Patricia Kokunda, recovering key evidence including the murder weapon and Shs10.5 million in stolen cash. Investigations reveal a detailed plan orchestrated since January, with hideouts busted across multiple districts. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/how-murder-of-soroti-businesswoman-was-planned-5421458
crime 12 April 2026
The horrific murder of children at Ggaba Early Development Centre by Christopher Okello Onyum, who posed as a polite parent with an American accent, serves as a stark reminder not to be swayed by eloquent speech. The incident urges Ugandans to stay vigilant, know their neighbors, and trust their instincts despite charming facades. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/life/don-t-be-fooled-by-the-accent-lessons-from-the-onyum-tragedy-5419558
news 12 April 2026
A former Flying Squad operative, Ronald Kizito, has been remanded to prison for allegedly filing a false police report accusing Ugandan diplomat Robert Mugimba of conspiring to murder his wife, Sarah Abaho, as part of an extortion scheme demanding Shs4m. The court ordered his detention until April 30 amid ongoing investigations. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ex-flying-squad-operative-remanded-over-framing-diplomat-for-conspiring-to-kill-wife-5421306
crime 12 April 2026
Uganda Police have recovered a long-dormant file on Christopher Okello Onyum, the main suspect in the recent Ggaba toddlers' killings, who is accused of strangling a one-and-a-half-year-old baby in Kwania District in 2018. The victim's mother, Florence Nansubuga, endured years of frustration seeking justice before investigations were revived. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-recover-2018-murder-file-on-ggaba-killing-suspect-5421278
news 12 April 2026
Uganda's authorities have finalized arrangements for the public trial of Christopher Okello Onyun, accused in the April 2 stabbing deaths of schoolchildren at Ggaba. The session will occur Monday in a large tent at Ggaba Community Church Grounds, near the incident site, with strict security and accommodations for up to 1,000 attendees. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/all-set-for-ggaba-killing-public-trial-5421244
news 12 April 2026
Preparations are complete for the public trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of murdering four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare, in Uganda's first community-based mobile High Court at Ggaba Community Church grounds. Up to 1,000 attendees are expected under tight security, with proceedings potentially wrapping up in a week depending on the plea. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/all-set-for-ggaba-killings-trial-as-mobile-court-opens-5421244
crime 12 April 2026
East Kyoga police have retrieved an AK-47 rifle linked to the killing of Patricia Kokunda, a mobile money agent shot dead in Soroti on April 3, 2026. Five suspects are in custody, with key recoveries including stolen cash and the victim's phone. Source: https://observer.ug/news/police-recover-gun-used-in-soroti-mobile-money-agent-murder
news 12 April 2026
Armed warriors in Kotido have shifted from cattle raids to targeting shops, stealing cash and goods in two recent incidents. Police are investigating and urging residents to report suspicious activities amid heightened patrols. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/warriors-turn-to-shop-robberies-in-kotido--5420668
Politics 11 April 2026
Uganda's Anti-Corruption Court has imprisoned former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu for four years over the misappropriation of iron sheets meant for vulnerable Karamoja residents. Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga also disqualified her from public office for 10 years, citing betrayal of public trust. Source: https://observer.ug/news/court-jails-ex-minister-nandutu-for-four-years-over-iron-sheets-theft
crime 11 April 2026
Uganda Police have arrested the prime suspect David Emenyu in the fatal shooting of mobile money agent Patrica Kokunda in Soroti, recovering the gun, robbery proceeds, and other items. Five suspects are now in custody following coordinated operations. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-recover-gun-arrest-prime-suspect-in-soroti-mobile-money-agent-shooting-5420550
news 11 April 2026
The High Court will launch an open trial for Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of stabbing four toddlers to death at a Ggaba daycare, at Gaba Community School Grounds starting Monday, following public outcry and President Museveni's directives. Sessions will run daily from 9am to 4pm for one week, with limited seating and live broadcasts for public access. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/what-to-know-as-open-court-trial-in-kampala-toddler-killings-starts-on-monday-5420094
crime 11 April 2026
Unidentified assailants, suspected to be from the Acholi community, launched a deadly attack on Madi community members in Okusijoni sub-county, Adjumani, killing three and injuring two. Police have arrested five suspects and are investigating amid calls for peace between the communities. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/three-killed-two-injured-in-adjumani-violent-attack--5419888
Politics 10 April 2026
Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu has received a four-year prison sentence from the Anti-Corruption Court for diverting 2,000 iron sheets intended for vulnerable Karamoja communities. She is also disqualified from holding public office for 10 years and has 14 days to appeal. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42783/agnes-nandutu-sentenced-to-four-years-in-prison-barred-from-holding-public-office
news 10 April 2026
Land fraud cases in Uganda jumped 67% to 663 in 2025 from 397 in 2024, fueled by unlicensed brokers, dishonest surveyors, and middlemen who deceive buyers with fake documents and altered boundaries. Authorities are pushing for stricter regulations and oversight to curb the crisis amid rising disputes and evictions. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/inside-uganda-s-land-fraud-crisis-5419444
education 10 April 2026
Mengo Chief Magistrate Adams Byarugaba sentenced eight primary school teachers to one year in prison for exam malpractice during the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations in Kasanda district. The convicts, who pleaded guilty, bring the total prosecuted in the district to 15, including teachers and scouts. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/8-teachers-in-kasanda-convicted-over-exam-malpractice-5419810
crime 10 April 2026
A 50-year-old Wakiso businessman, Gilbert Tumwebaze Bafanabyo, has been charged with fraud, money laundering, and personation for allegedly swindling over Shs1.15 billion from a foreign company in a fake presidential project to build model technical schools. He was remanded to Luzira Prison after appearing in the Anti-Corruption Court, which lacks jurisdiction to hear the case. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/wakiso-businessman-charged-over-shs1-15bn-fake-presidential-schools-project-5419620
Politics 10 April 2026
The Anti-Corruption Court has jailed former State Minister Agnes Nandutu for four years for diverting iron sheets intended for vulnerable Karamoja communities. Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga emphasized the need to reflect the offence's severity and deter public office abuse. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/why-court-handed-nandutu-4-years-jail-term-in-iron-sheets-scandal-5419556
Politics 10 April 2026
Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu has been sentenced to four years in prison and disqualified from public office for a decade over the Karamoja iron sheets scandal. The court also ordered the return of the stolen iron sheets to the Office of the Prime Minister. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/nandutu-sentenced-to-4-years-in-jail-barred-from-holding-public-office-for-10-years-5419244
crime 10 April 2026
Armed youth gangs in Kitimbwa Sub-County, Kayunga District, have attacked villagers, raided shops, and looted goods, leaving three injured and sparking widespread fear. Police have arrested 13 suspects and recovered weapons as investigations continue. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/machete-wielding-gangs-cause-panic-in-kayunga-5419096
Politics 10 April 2026
Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu has expressed remorse to the government and Karamoja residents for her involvement in the iron sheets scandal, claiming she was misled. The Anti-Corruption Court stood over her sentencing to later Friday after prosecutors pushed for a five-year jail term in this landmark case. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/-i-was-misled-ex-minister-nandutu-apologises-to-govt-as-court-stands-over-her-sentence--5418868
crime 10 April 2026
Unconfirmed reports indicate the United States may seek custody of Christopher Okello Onyumu, the American citizen accused of killing four children at a Ggaba daycare center. The claims have fueled public outrage in Uganda amid ongoing investigations. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/national/42781/usa-reportedly-planning-to-secure-custody-of-ggaba-child-killer
crime 10 April 2026
Uganda Police's Chief Political Commissariat Director Ubaldo Bamunoba has called for stronger ties between officers, local leaders, and residents in Kigezi following five killings in Kisoro and Rukungiri districts. He also announced welfare programs for officers' families to boost financial stability. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-urge-community-partnership-after-five-killed-in-kigezi-5418742
news 9 April 2026
A trade order enforcement operation in Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality turned chaotic when Ntungamo ward councillor Edwin Karugaba allegedly drove his vehicle into a team of officers demolishing illegal structures at his pork joint, critically injuring one. Authorities have reported the matter to police and vowed to seek justice amid public backlash over the crackdown. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/bushenyi-enforcement-officer-critically-injured-as-councillor-rams-vehicle-into-team-5418698
crime 9 April 2026
Uganda's Crime Intelligence Directorate has broken up a gang of machete-armed suspects linked to multiple robberies in Makindye Division, arresting 12 members after an intelligence-led operation. The group targeted motorists and boda boda riders, with police recovering exhibits and noting confessions to several thefts amid rising concerns over violent crimes in the capital. Source: https://observer.ug/news/police-dismantle-suspected-robbery-gang-in-makindye
crime 8 April 2026
Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of killing four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, has been committed to the High Court for trial. The attack on April 2, 2026, involved premeditated stabbing of children aged one to two-and-a-half years. Source: https://observer.ug/news/ggaba-toddler-murder-suspect-committed-to-high-court
crime 8 April 2026
Uganda's Director of Public Prosecutions has dismissed claims of mental illness for the Ggaba murder suspect, stating his thought processes were normal despite beliefs in attaining wealth through human sacrifice. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ggaba-murder-suspect-not-mentally-ill-killed-in-search-of-wealth-dpp-5417174
crime 8 April 2026
Christopher Okello Onyum, a dual Ugandan-American citizen, has been sent to the High Court for trial on four counts of murder after stabbing four young children to death at a Ggaba daycare centre. Prosecution states he showed no signs of mental illness at the time and allegedly planned the attack for wealth through human sacrifice. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/okello-sent-to-high-court-for-trial-over-murder-of-four-toddlers-at-kampala-kindergarten-5416886
news 8 April 2026
Police in Bunyangabu District have detained a parish chief and three Sacco officials for allegedly defrauding the Parish Development Model (PDM) by impersonating a beneficiary to access a Shs1 million loan. The suspects face court after residents reported the fraud, with the funds now recovered. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-arrest-four-over-alleged-pdm-fund-fraud-in-bunyangabu-5416640
crime 7 April 2026
During cross-examination in the Molly Katanga murder trial, prosecutors aggressively questioned her claims of severe injuries from her husband Henry Katanga's alleged assault, highlighting inconsistencies in her testimony about door handling and mobility. The session exposed discrepancies in medical reports, her husband's mental state, and financial matters, leaving the courtroom divided between competing narratives. Source: https://observer.ug/news/inside-the-katanga-trial-widows-story-comes-under-fire
news 7 April 2026
Christopher Okello Onyum, a 38-year-old man arrested for allegedly stabbing four toddlers to death, led a secretive and lonely existence according to his neighbours. They paint a picture of a reclusive figure whose odd behaviour raised quiet concerns in the community. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/okello-lived-a-mysterious-lonely-life-neighbours-5416236
crime 7 April 2026
Uganda Police, alongside KCCA officers, arrested 126 suspects including many juveniles hiding in drainage channels near Clock Tower, recovering weapons, drugs, and household items. The crackdown addresses surging street crimes like phone and bag snatching in the area. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/126-arrested-as-police-crackdown-on-clock-tower-thugs-5416128
crime 7 April 2026
Christopher Okello Oyum, accused of killing four toddlers at Ggaba ECD Centre, faced hostility from fellow inmates and court attendees who attempted to assault him. Prison officers intervened to protect him and rushed him away under tight security. Source: https://observer.ug/news/fellow-inmates-public-attempt-to-lynch-ggaba-toddler-murder-suspect-at-court
crime 7 April 2026
Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of murdering four young children at a Kampala daycare, appeared in Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court under heavy security and was remanded to Luzira Prison. Prosecutors seek a brief delay to finalize investigations before his next court mention. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/man-accused-of-killing-four-toddlers-at-kampala-kindergarten-remanded-5415758
crime 7 April 2026
Police in Uganda's Kigezi region reported four deaths in separate events spanning April 3 to 7, including traffic accidents, a brutal beating, and a suspected murder. Authorities have arrested one suspect and are urging public assistance in the ongoing investigations. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/four-people-killed-in-separate-incidents-in-kigezi-5416080
crime 7 April 2026
Three suspects in the murder of 32-year-old Patricia Kokunda have led Soroti police to the crime scene, retracing their movements and confessing to the robbery and shooting. Authorities recovered Shs7 million from one suspect as investigations continue. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/soroti-murder-three-suspects-lead-police-to-crime-scene-5416016
news 7 April 2026
Molly Katanga, the prime suspect in the death of her husband Henry Katanga, underwent rigorous cross-examination in court where she denied involvement and claimed he shot himself amid financial stress. Prosecutors challenged her account with evidence of loan repayments and videos questioning her injury claims. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/how-molly-katanga-cross-examination-played-out-5415896
crime 7 April 2026
Christopher Okello Onyum, the man accused of stabbing four toddlers to death at a Ggaba daycare centre, was born in Zambia to Ugandan parents and spent parts of his life in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, and the US before returning in 2016 with noticeable changes in behavior. Relatives lost track of him shortly before the April 2, 2026 attack. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/making-of-okello-man-in-ggaba-daycare-stabbing-5415238
crime 7 April 2026
Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of stabbing four toddlers to death at a Ggaba daycare, traveled from his Kyanja rental via boda boda and taxis before posing as a parent and attacking the children. A medical exam found him mentally unfit, leading to a recommendation for treatment at Butabika Hospital. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ggaba-killing-tracing-suspect-s-journey-from-home-to-crime-scene-5415436
crime 7 April 2026
Authorities in Kassanda District have detained a 60-year-old man linked to the brutal murder of 61-year-old Phoebe Nalugwa, who recently prevailed in a long-running land dispute. The attack followed prior threats and a court ruling in her favor. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/man-60-arrested-over-murder-of-61-year-old-woman-who-had-won-land-dispute-case-5415646
news 7 April 2026
Authorities are investigating claims that Christopher Okello Onyum, accused in the tragic stabbing deaths of four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare, killed a woman's son in 2020 after she came forward with the allegation. State Minister Balaam Barugahara revealed the information during a memorial service, while also reversing the closure of affiliated church schools and announcing aid for bereaved families. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-to-probe-claim-okello-killed-someone-in-the-past-5415258
crime 6 April 2026
Unknown attackers in Apac district, northern Uganda, seriously wounded seven students from Apac Seed Secondary School during a late-night ambush on Sunday. Police are probing the incident, which involved a deceptive lure and a group assault with machetes. Source: https://observer.ug/news/seven-apac-seed-ss-students-injured-in-panga-attack
crime 6 April 2026
The suspect in the Ggaba daycare killings, Christopher Okello Onyumu, had a documented history of mental health problems and received treatment in the US, according to relatives. He returned to Uganda secretly before carrying out the attack that killed four toddlers. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/national/42759/ggaba-child-killer-suspect-had-mental-illness-history
crime 6 April 2026
Uganda Police reported a 10.2% drop in crime cases from 2024 to 2025, but many incidents go unreported due to distrust, corruption, resource shortages, and cultural barriers. This underreporting paints a misleading picture of improved security while citizens resort to alternatives like mob justice. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/columnists/nicholas-sengooba/when-criminals-are-many-but-not-all-are-counted-5415218
crime 6 April 2026
President Museveni has instructed the Judiciary to expedite the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of stabbing four toddlers to death at a Ggaba daycare, using a mobile court in the community. The case qualifies as a public interest exception to ensure swift justice witnessed by locals. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-orders-quick-community-trial-for-ggaba-toddler-murder-suspect-5415178
crime 6 April 2026
The suspect accused of killing four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare in Kampala will face trial this week at the crime scene using Uganda's new mobile court system. Director of Public Prosecutions Jane Frances Abodo announced the swift justice measure amid national outrage. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/national/42756/ggaba-child-killer-to-face-trial-at-crime-scene
crime 6 April 2026
A suspect bit off half the ear of Bugweri Police Station OC Robert Nagoro during an Easter night operation targeting a theft gang in Idudi Town Council. Police arrested 18 suspects, recovered stolen items, and added charges including attempted murder and defilement. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/suspect-bites-off-police-officer-s-ear-in-bugweri-5414608
crime 6 April 2026
A heartfelt requiem service at Ggaba Community Church on Easter Monday brought together mourners grieving the tragic deaths of four young children killed in a daycare attack, amid strong calls for authorities to hasten investigations. Police have arrested suspect Christopher Okello Onyum and are probing his motive. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/grief-calls-for-justice-mark-ggaba-service-after-daycare-killings-5414494
crime 6 April 2026
The man accused of killing four toddlers at a Kampala nursery school has a documented history of mental illness, with his family confirming he received treatment in the US before secretly returning to Uganda. Local leaders and sources indicate his troubled background, including unverified links to past family tragedies. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/suspect-in-kampala-kindergarten-killings-has-history-of-mental-illness-sources-5414420
crime 6 April 2026
Religious leaders across Uganda have strongly condemned the stabbing deaths of four children under three at a Kampala kindergarten on the eve of Good Friday, calling it a stark sign of societal decay and a dark moment for the nation. They prayed for the grieving families and urged moral renewal amid ongoing investigations into the suspect's motives and mental state. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/clerics-condemn-killing-of-four-toddlers-at-kampala-kindergarten--5414448
crime 6 April 2026
Police in Uganda have arrested four men linked to the robbery and fatal shooting of 34-year-old mobile money operator Patricia Kokunda in Soroti City. Recoveries include Shs7 million in cash and her discarded smartphone, with the alleged shooter among those detained. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/four-arrested-over-killing-of-soroti-mobile-money-operator--5414264
crime 5 April 2026
Christopher Okello Onyun, accused of slaying four toddlers at a Kampala nursery school, has a documented history of mental illness treated in the US, his family told police. Locals also link him to witchcraft rituals and a past family tragedy. Source: https://observer.ug/news/suspect-in-ggaba-toddler-killings-has-history-of-mental-illness-family
news 4 April 2026
Uganda's Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of William Jjuko, who served six years of a 27-year sentence for aggravated defilement of a young girl in Kampala. The panel ruled that identification evidence was unreliable and failed to meet the beyond reasonable doubt standard. Source: https://observer.ug/news/court-of-appeal-acquits-man-convicted-of-defiling-4-year-old-girl
Politics 4 April 2026
Uganda's Police Annual Crime Report for 2025 reveals 389 cases linked to the Parish Development Model (PDM) program. The findings highlight growing concerns over corruption within the initiative. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/insight/corruption-scandal-engulfs-pdm-amid-police-concerns-5412770
crime 3 April 2026
A man posing as a parent killed four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program School in Makindye, Kampala, exposing critical lapses in school security measures. The incident underscores the necessity for strict adherence to government guidelines amid ongoing concerns over child safety in educational facilities. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/editorial/we-need-to-pay-heed-to-school-security-guidelines-5412482
crime 3 April 2026
Two police officers in Bugiri District, including a station commander, have been arrested after a 33-year-old man was killed in a shooting during an arrest operation. The incident unfolded when a crowd tried to free an assault suspect, prompting the officers to fire warning shots. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/-two-police-officers-detained-after-fatally-shooting-man-in-bugiri-5412798
crime 3 April 2026
A police constable in Budaka District has been detained for negligence after a 24-year-old aggravated robbery suspect escaped from custody at Budaka Police Station. The incident highlights ongoing issues with escapes from lawful custody across Uganda, with 789 cases reported in 2025. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/policeman-arrested-after-suspect-escapes-from-custody-in-budaka-5412418
crime 3 April 2026
Uganda Police's 2025 crime report boasts fewer reported cases, but this likely reflects citizens' growing distrust in the system rather than actual safety gains. People have stopped reporting incidents due to endless delays and fruitless pursuits, allowing criminals to thrive unchecked. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/letters/here-s-why-reduced-crime-figures-should-worry-us-all-5412208
crime 3 April 2026
A 32-year-old man, Abdallah Mugoya, was fatally shot by police in Bugiri District while trying to stop the arrest of his 15-year-old brother over a Shs500 chapati brawl. The incident unfolded early Friday amid family resistance to the arrest. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/32-year-old-man-shot-dead-in-row-over-chapati-5412116
crime 3 April 2026
A 34-year-old man, identified as Christopher Okello, stabbed four toddlers to death at a daycare centre in Ggaba, Makindye Division, posing as a parent before launching the attack. Police have arrested the suspect and are investigating the motive amid widespread outrage and calls for enhanced school security. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/how-man-stabbed-4-toddlers-at-kampala-daycare-centre-5411998
news 3 April 2026
Four young children were killed in a brutal knife attack at a Ggaba early learning centre near Kampala, leaving parents in anguish as police secured the scene and arrested the suspect. The assailant, who posed as a prospective parent, stabbed the victims before being overpowered by staff and locals. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/voices-of-grief-at-gaba-what-wrong-did-our-children-do--5412016
crime 2 April 2026
Christopher Okello Onyu, 34, from Nwoya district, paid admission fees for his child at Gaba Early Childhood Development Centre in Kampala before launching a brutal knife attack that killed four young children. Police arrested him after dispersing an angry mob, with investigations ongoing into his motive. Source: https://observer.ug/news/ggaba-killer-first-paid-his-childs-admission-fee-before-slaughtering-4-children
news 2 April 2026
In the High Court trial of Molly Katanga for her husband Henry Katanga's murder, prosecutors presented loan repayment receipts totaling over Shs159 million to refute her claims of his financial stress from unpaid debts. The evidence, including a payment on the eve of his death, was admitted after initial defence objections. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/prosecution-tenders-loan-receipts-in-katanga-trial-5411438
crime 2 April 2026
Uganda Police have named four young children stabbed to death at a daycare center in Ggaba, Kampala, by 39-year-old Christopher Okello Onyum. The suspect is in custody as investigations proceed. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-name-victims-of-kampala-daycare-centre-killing-5411550
crime 2 April 2026
A man armed with a machete killed four young children at Gaba Early Childhood Development Centre in Kabuuma Zone near Lake Victoria on Thursday, after posing as a parent to gain entry. The suspect, linked to a prior killing in the area, was subdued by a security guard and is now in police custody as investigations proceed. Source: https://observer.ug/news/four-children-killed-in-machete-attack-at-ggaba-nursery-school
crime 2 April 2026
Authorities have arrested 34-year-old Christopher Okello Onyu after he allegedly stabbed four toddlers to death at Ggaba Early Childhood Daycare Centre in Kampala. The suspect had visited the centre earlier to enroll his child before carrying out the shocking assault. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-identify-knife-wielding-suspect-in-kampala-daycare-fatal-attack-5411112
crime 2 April 2026
A 34-year-old man disguised as a parent entered a daycare in Ggaba, Kampala, and fatally stabbed four young children before being caught by a security guard. Police have arrested the suspect, Christopher Okello Onyu, amid resident fury that led to protests at the scene. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/knife-wielding-man-storms-kampala-daycare-centre-kills-four-toddlers-police-5410992
crime 1 April 2026
Ugandans suffered losses of Shs2.5 trillion to criminals in 2025, a major jump from Shs1.4 trillion in 2024, with police recovering just 2.3% of the stolen property. Theft topped the crimes at Shs1.5 trillion, followed by robbery and economic fraud. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ugandans-lost-shs2-5-trillion-to-criminals-in-2025-police-report-5410742
crime 1 April 2026
Molly Katanga appeared in person at the High Court to reject prosecution claims that she shot her late husband Henry Katanga, describing his mounting business stress and a violent morning attack that ended in his suicide. She detailed his depression from unpaid loans and a brutal assault on her before the fatal gunshot. Source: https://observer.ug/news/molly-katanga-reveals-husbands-final-dark-battles
news 1 April 2026
Dr. Samuel Okiror, a doctor at Pallisa General Hospital, was arrested after allegedly extorting Shs250,000 from an expectant mother during delivery. Authorities set a trap following a tip-off from the woman's husband, with officials condemning the corruption. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/doctor-arrested-for-extorting-money-from-expectant-mothers-5409894
news 1 April 2026
The tragic discovery of four-year-old Florence Nakibuuka's body in Nakasongola District after she went missing from school has reignited debates on child protection. Recent kidnappings in Wakiso and Mubende highlight a disturbing pattern of abductions targeting young children. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/nakasongola-kidnap-and-murder-reawakens-child-safety-debate-5409856
crime 1 April 2026
An 80-year-old man from Budaka District, arrested on allegations of defiling a 2-year-old girl, was discovered hanged in his police cell using his t-shirt and coat. Police have opened a suicide investigation as the community grapples with the tragic incident. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/80-year-old-man-accused-of-defilement-dies-in-police-cells-5409874
crime 1 April 2026
Police in Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta uncovered a multi-level underground tunnel equipped with rails and cranes for smuggling hashish from Morocco. The operation led to the seizure of 17 tons of drugs, €1.4 million in cash, and 27 arrests. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/spanish-police-bust-underground-hashish-route-from-morocco-5409726
crime 31 March 2026
Prime suspect Moses Anguyo, a prison warder, faced charges in Kiboga court for the February 23 shooting that killed four people, including an ASP and a toddler. He was remanded alongside three relatives accused of aiding his escape, with proceedings interpreted in Lugbara. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kiboga-prison-shooting-key-suspect-charged-remanded-5409650
crime 31 March 2026
Prison warder Moses Anguyo has been charged with killing four people in a shooting at Kiboga Government Prison and remanded along with three co-accused. The case stems from a February 23 incident possibly linked to a workplace dispute. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kiboga-warder-charged-with-killing-four-people-remanded-to-prison--5409494
Entertainment News 31 March 2026
Patrick Mulwana, known as Alien Skin, along with six Fangone Forest associates, was released on police bond after arrest for traffic violations and assaulting officers at a Kampala event. The release came after intervention by Hellen Seku, President Museveni's private secretary for youth affairs. Source: https://observer.ug/news/alien-skin-released-on-police-bond-after-state-house-intervention
crime 31 March 2026
Moses Anguyo, the fugitive prison warder accused of killing four people at Kiboga Prisons, was arrested in Aru town, DRC, through a joint Ugandan-Congolese operation and extradited to Uganda. He now faces murder charges after a Shs 10 million bounty aided his capture. Source: https://observer.ug/news/fugitive-kiboga-prison-warder-arrested-in-drc-faces-murder-charges
crime 31 March 2026
Uganda recorded an average of 25 deaths per day in 2025 from murders and road crashes, with 4,328 homicides and 5,383 traffic fatalities, according to the CID annual crime report. While overall crime dropped by 10.2 percent, road deaths rose slightly amid fewer total crashes. Source: https://observer.ug/news/crime-report-25-ugandans-die-daily-in-murders-road-crashes
news 30 March 2026
Media were excluded from plea bargain sessions at the International Crimes Division of the High Court for terrorism suspects linked to alleged ADF leader Jamilu Mukulu Alilabaki, citing national security. The court assured access to tomorrow's open proceedings involving Mukulu. Source: https://observer.ug/news/journalists-ejected-from-jamilu-mukulu-court-proceedings
news 29 March 2026
Moses Anguyo, the prison warder accused of shooting dead four people at Kiboga Prisons, has been transferred to Kiboga Central Police Station ahead of his trial. He was arrested in DR Congo's Aru Town through a joint operation and extradited to Uganda. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/shooting-suspect-anguyo-transferred-to-kiboga-ahead-of-trial-5407376
crime 28 March 2026
Moses Anguyo, a fugitive Ugandan prison warder wanted for the murder of four people at Kiboga Central Prison, has been arrested in DR Congo following a joint cross-border operation. He faces extradition to Uganda amid a Shs10 million bounty for his capture. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/fugitive-ugandan-warder-arrested-in-dr-congo-over-kiboga-prison-killings-5406120
security 27 March 2026
Suspected attackers armed with pangas and arrows injured three residents and burned multiple homes in Apaa Township amid heavy rain, prompting a security investigation in the disputed border area. Local leaders blame criminal gangs exploiting land tensions, as fear grips the community. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/arrow-panga-wielding-attackers-injure-three-burn-homes-in-apaa-5405068
crime 27 March 2026
A 44-year-old senior HR manager at the Ministry of Local Government, Moses Omaido, was fatally stabbed in the neck by a former lover during a heated argument at his home in Wakiso District. Police have arrested his current girlfriend as investigations continue. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/woman-arrested-after-senior-local-govt-hr-manager-stabbed-to-death-5404670
news 26 March 2026
Molly Katanga, prime suspect in her husband Henry Katanga's murder, took the witness stand for the first time in over a year, claiming she did not kill him but was assaulted by him during a mental breakdown triggered by business stress. She described crawling for help after hearing a gunshot, sustaining severe injuries. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/katanga-had-mental-breakdown-molly-5404610
crime 26 March 2026
Molly Katanga, widow of slain businessman Henry Katanga, testified in High Court that her husband's stress from unpaid loans, especially a Shs1.5 billion debt from the late Aponye, led to his mental breakdown before his death. She denied involvement in the murder, claiming he attacked her first on the fatal morning. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/katanga-trial-widow-says-aponye-debt-piled-pressure-on-husband-before-death-5404304
news 26 March 2026
Ibrahim Musana, known as Pressure 247, has been ordered to remain in Luzira Prison until his case transfers to Buganda Road Court, despite hopes for release due to the annulled Computer Misuse Act. He faces charges of unlawful data processing and hate speech targeting Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/tiktoker-pressure-247-further-remanded-5404334
crime 26 March 2026
Molly Katanga, widow of slain businessman Henry Katanga, testified in High Court that her husband's stress from unpaid loans, especially a Shs1.5 billion debt from the late Aponye, led to a mental breakdown before his death. She denied involvement, claiming he attacked her and then took his own life. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/katanga-murder-trial-widow-blames-aponye-debt-says-husband-suffered-breakdown-before-death-5404304
crime 26 March 2026
Molly Katanga took the stand in High Court to deny killing her husband Henry Katanga in 2023, claiming he was suffering from depression over business debts and took his own life after assaulting her. She detailed the events of that morning, her injuries, and rejected prosecution evidence against her and co-accused. Source: https://observer.ug/news/molly-katanga-denies-murdering-husband-says-he-committed-suicide
crime 26 March 2026
Uganda Police shot dead Andrew Ssemanda, a suspected robber found in a shop ceiling in Njerere village, Mukono, after he allegedly threatened an officer with a panga. Authorities state the shooting was in self-defense, with investigations underway to catch his fleeing accomplices. Source: https://observer.ug/news/police-shoot-dead-suspected-robber-in-mukono-shop-break-in
news 26 March 2026
Murder suspect Molly Katanga appeared in person at the High Court in Kampala for the start of her defence hearing, marking her first physical presence in over a year. She has previously joined proceedings via video link from Luzira Prison due to health issues. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/molly-katanga-appears-physically-in-court-for-defence-hearing-5403606
crime 24 March 2026
Authorities in Obongi District have arrested two officers from Obongi Central Police Station accused of facilitating the escape of two suspects charged with rape and attempted rape. The incident occurred during a routine stop while transporting the detainees. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/two-police-officers-detained-for-aiding-escape-of-two-suspects-in-obongi-5402078
crime 24 March 2026
Police in Wakiso District arrested 34-year-old Esther Nankunda for allegedly torturing her 10-year-old nephew by burning his hands with a heated polythene bag during Eid al-Fitr celebrations. The boy received medical attention after his school alerted authorities to his injuries. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-detain-woman-accused-of-burning-nephew-over-shs100-000-5401924
crime 24 March 2026
A mob in Arua City killed two residents, Godfrey Aliga and Vincent Mabe, after spotting them with a suspected stolen motorcycle during night patrols amid rising thefts. Police condemned the mob justice and warned of arrests for participants. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mob-kills-two-over-suspected-motorcycle-theft-in-arua-5401754
education 24 March 2026
Police in Kayunga District have detained two primary school head teachers for alleged exam irregularities in the 2025 PLE, resulting in 30 candidates' results being voided. The probe involves misuse of UPE registration and unpaid fees to UNEB. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/two-kayunga-school-heads-arrested-after-30-ple-results-cancelled-5401738
crime 23 March 2026
Uganda Police have arrested 78 suspected criminals linked to a surge in robberies along the Kampala Northern Bypass, where road repairs have caused heavy traffic jams. The operations target gangs exploiting the Namungoona-Bwaise section, with recovered items including multiple smartphones. Source: https://observer.ug/news/northern-bypass-robberies-78-suspected-thugs-arrested
crime 23 March 2026
Six Ugandan suspects have been charged with electronic fraud for allegedly manipulating Equity Bank's system in Kigali to steal over Rwf 4.9 billion (Shs12.6 billion) and remanded as investigations proceed. The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court adjourned the case to April 13 for bail verification. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/six-ugandans-remanded-over-shs12-6b-equity-bank-fraud-across-kigali-kampala-5400396
crime 22 March 2026
Armed gangs on boda bodas and on foot are targeting motorists and pedestrians in traffic jams along the Kampala-Masaka highway, especially in the Busega-Kyengera area. Police have arrested four suspects and recovered stolen phones after a businesswoman reported her bag snatched. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kampala-masaka-highway-robberies-return-5399468
crime 21 March 2026
In a landmark case, Ugandan police used DNA evidence for the first time to arrest and convict a cake decorator for the 1983 and 1986 murders of two 15-year-old girls, after initial investigations stalled. The breakthrough came after testing thousands of samples and uncovering a cover-up at a local bakery. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/insight/the-first-time-dna-was-used-to-arrest-a-killer-5398332
Health 21 March 2026
Mulago National Referral Hospital is battling a network of fake medical staff who pose as doctors and charge desperate patients for free services. Recent arrests highlight involvement of security guards in allowing hawkers to operate through bribery schemes. Source: https://observer.ug/news/how-mulago-hospitals-fake-doctors-are-preying-on-the-vulnerable-patients
crime 19 March 2026
Prison authorities in Iganga failed to produce key suspect Musa Ekye, a traditional healer charged with the ritual murder of 5-year-old Sarah Namutebi, prompting outrage from the victim's family. The case has been postponed to April 14 amid fears of mishandling. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/worry-as-key-suspect-in-iganga-child-sacrifice-case-fails-to-show-up-in-court-5397232
crime 19 March 2026
A prison warder died after a colleague enlisted a witch doctor to recover a stolen motorcycle using a magic potion, affecting several staff members. The incident sparks debate on media reporting of occult practices amid calls for ethical, balanced coverage. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/columnists/charles-bichachi/of-stolen-motorbike-and-witchcraft-in-the-prison-5397162
news 19 March 2026
The High Court denied bail to former Senior Superintendent of Police Nickson Agasiirwe Karuhanga, accused in the 2015 assassination of state prosecutor Joan Kagezi, due to the severity of charges and risks of absconding and witness tampering. Justice Isaac Muwata outlined seven factors prioritizing justice over release amid ongoing probes into multiple capital offences. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/7-reasons-court-dismissed-ssp-agasiirwe-s-bail-5397068
crime 19 March 2026
A 31-year-old housewife, Elizabeth Mbabazi, was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty in a Shs725 million attempted fraud at Stanbic Bank. She immediately testified against her co-accused, detailing how she was lured into the scheme. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/shs725m-stanbic-bank-fraud-case-housewife-jailed-6-months-turned-state-witness--5396938
news 19 March 2026
The High Court has once again rejected bail for former Senior Superintendent of Police Nickson Agasiirwe, ruling that the serious murder charge and multiple ongoing capital investigations outweigh his right to liberty. Justice Isaac Muwata emphasized the risk of interference with justice if he is released. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/former-police-boss-agasiirwe-denied-bail-again-5396280
crime 19 March 2026
A 30-year-old teacher at Nampiido Primary School in Budaka District has been detained over claims of aggravated defilement of a Primary Seven pupil. The incident reportedly occurred after he lured her from class to a hotel, leading to his arrest by locals. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/nampiido-primary-school-teacher-arrested-for-allegedly-defiling-pupil-5396270
crime 18 March 2026
Abraham Opedun, a security guard employed by Safetec Security Company Ltd, has been remanded to custody over allegations of setting fire to a forex bureau in Kampala and stealing from it. He appeared in court on Wednesday facing the serious charges. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/security-guard-remanded-over-kampala-forex-bureau-fire-theft-5395990
crime 18 March 2026
Mob actions are resurging across Bukedi's villages and towns due to residents' frustration with slow police responses, frequent bail releases, and perceived corruption in the justice system. Authorities urge communities to report crimes and allow proper investigations instead of taking the law into their own hands. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/why-mob-action-is-making-a-comeback-in-bukedi-region-5395802
crime 17 March 2026
An unidentified woman disguised as a medical officer stole a three-day-old baby girl from Kiganda Health Centre IV in Kassanda District on March 15, 2026. Police are investigating and urging the public to report suspicious cases of women with newborns. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/impostor-steals-3-day-old-baby-from-kiganda-health-centre-iv-5394828
news 17 March 2026
A 30-year-old electrician in Serere district has been sentenced to four years in prison for damaging UEDCL electricity installations and disrupting power supply. The court emphasized the need for a deterrent amid rising vandalism cases causing outages and financial losses. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/serere-man-convicted-4-years-for-vandalising-electricity-power-installations-5394798
news 17 March 2026
Gloria Grace Laker, a Law Development Centre student interning at Gulu High Court, secured bail of Shs 500,000 after her arrest for allegedly leaking court register details related to charges against Bobi Wine. She is set to return to court on April 15, 2026. Source: https://observer.ug/news/intern-accused-of-sharing-gulu-high-court-register-details-granted-bail
education 17 March 2026
Amahoro Secondary School in Wakiso district has refuted allegations that a teacher beat Senior Two student Majorline Nantumbwe to death after accusing her of faking illness. The student's mother claims the school delayed informing her while the girl deteriorated, but police note no formal complaint has been filed. Source: https://observer.ug/news/amahoro-ss-denies-beating-to-death-s-2-student
crime 16 March 2026
Over 40 individuals, including parents and farm owners, have been detained in Mayuge district for employing minors on sugarcane plantations during a targeted operation against child labor. More than 120 children have been returned to school as part of the initiative to boost attendance. Source: https://observer.ug/news/over-40-arrested-for-employing-minors-on-sugarcane-plantations-in-mayuge
Politics 16 March 2026
Entebbe Mayor is connected to a suspicious Shs270 million bank transfer allegedly linked to the M23 rebel group. A Ugandan bank has been cleared in the related investigation. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/entebbe-mayor-rulinda-linked-to-suspicious-shs270m-transfer-allegedly-tied-to-m23-5393386
crime 16 March 2026
Authorities in Arua City arrested 31-year-old Rose Ederu after discovering over 100 kilograms of marijuana in her possession, intended for transport to Kampala via bus. The interception followed a tip-off at a bus terminal, highlighting ongoing drug trafficking issues in the region. Source: https://observer.ug/news/woman-arrested-with-over-100kgs-of-marijuana-in-arua
crime 16 March 2026
Authorities in eastern Uganda have detained five young men from Soroti District suspected of trying to rob a motorcyclist on the Soroti-Moroto Road. The arrests came swiftly after the victim escaped and alerted police, who recovered weapons from the scene. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/five-arrested-over-suspected-road-robberies-along-soroti-moroto-road-5393002
crime 16 March 2026
A 31-year-old woman testified in Gulu High Court that herbalist Alfred Oryem raped her three times in 2018, claiming sex was needed to treat her epilepsy, leading to her pregnancy and birth of a six-year-old child. The case continues with more witnesses expected. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/woman-tells-court-herbalist-raped-her-repeatedly-claiming-it-would-cure-epilepsy-5392606
crime 14 March 2026
Self-proclaimed Bishop Rauben Turyasingura of Serenity Foundation Ministries has been committed to the High Court for trial after allegedly sodomizing his 21-year-old barber at his Kawempe residence during the Christmas period. Buganda Road chief magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa approved the committal following completed investigations by prosecutors. Source: https://observer.ug/news/kawempe-pastor-committed-to-high-court-for-sodomizing-barber
news 14 March 2026
Crime rates in Uganda, including burglaries, motorcycle thefts, and street robberies, double during the rainy season compared to dry months due to poor visibility, noise cover, and reduced patrols. Security experts recommend CCTV and alarms to counter the surge. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/insight/surge-in-crime-explained-it-never-rains-but-it-pours-5390588
crime 13 March 2026
In a chilling 1935 case, forensic experts pieced together 70 body parts from a stream, identifying them as belonging to a doctor's wife and maid, both killed by the anatomically skilled physician driven by pathological jealousy. Advanced forensics, including photographic superimposition, led to his conviction and hanging. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/insight/gruesome-murder-mystery-doctor-kills-dismembers-wife-and-maid-5382576
crime 13 March 2026
A four-year-old boy from Mubende District was abducted from his home, with kidnappers demanding Shs6 million ransom that the family couldn't fully pay, leading to his murder. His body was found in a pit latrine, and the suspect has been arrested and charged with murder. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/4-year-old-boy-kidnapped-murdered-after-parents-fail-to-pay-shs6m-ransom-5389914
crime 13 March 2026
Six individuals, among them three Rwandan refugees, have been remanded to Luzira prison for their alleged role in a brutal Shs 63 million robbery at Gwanda Shopping Mall in Kisenyi, Kampala. They face charges of aggravated robbery and conspiracy, with the next court date set for March 30. Source: https://observer.ug/news/three-rwandan-refugees-remanded-over-panga-attack-robbery-in-kisenyi
crime 12 March 2026
Authorities in Iganga are searching for Anthony Kalulu, suspected of killing his 56-year-old mother Sylvia Bakulimya over a land dispute and burying her body inside their house. The gruesome discovery followed family concerns and revealed bloodied evidence at the scene. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-hunt-man-over-alleged-killing-burial-of-mother-inside-house-in-iganga-5389518
crime 12 March 2026
A 26-year-old boda boda rider suspected of stealing a motorcycle was shot dead by police in Kisoro while trying to escape arrest. The involved officers are under investigation as authorities probe the incident. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/suspect-shot-dead-while-attempting-to-flee-arrest-in-kisoro-police--5389442
crime 20 February 2026
Ugandan security forces have detained 41-year-old Musasizi Herbert in Gulu District over the brutal killing of 18-year-old student Bukenya Martin in Wakiso. The incident occurred after the teen was discovered at the suspect's home with his 14-year-old daughter. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/national/42507/suspect-arrested-over-murder-of-student-in-wakiso
crime 15 February 2026
Authorities have detained Taewaiko Dak Hussein, a former house help of the victim, in Budaka District while possessing her property, marking a breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of Uganda Christian University's Dean of Students. Officials warn that additional arrests may follow as probes continue. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/national/42463/key-suspect-arrested-in-connection-with-murder-of-ucu-dean