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DELAYED JUSTICE: Court Halts Murder Case Hearing Due to Lack Of Funds

DELAYED JUSTICE: Court Halts Murder Case Hearing Due to Lack Of Funds

By Our Reporter MUKONO, Uganda|SHIFTMEDIA| Cash strapped court in Mukono has halted the hearing of a prime murder case. Judge Henry Kaweesa Isabirye of the Mukono High Court has halted the hearing of Mathew Kirabo’s…

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SPIES: Uganda Journalists Targeted in Pegasus Spying Scandal

SPIES: Uganda Journalists Targeted in Pegasus Spying Scandal

KAMPALA, Uganda |SHIFTMEDIA| A number of Ugandan investigative journalists have reportedly been targeted by Pegasus, which belongs to an Israeli spyware firm, NSO Group. The targeted investigative journalists include Canary Mugume of NBS Television, and…

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BAIL SNAG: Sureties Cough Shs150m After Murder Suspect Jumps Bail

BAIL SNAG: Sureties Cough Shs150m After Murder Suspect Jumps Bail

By SMN Reporter KAMPALA, UGANDA|SHIFTMEDIA NEWS| The debate regarding whether murder supects should be granted bail has recieved mixed public reaction. President Museveni has come out clear regarding his suggestion to deny murder suspects bail.…

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SAD: Justice Faith Mwondah’s Brother Dies In Prison After Land Wrangle

SAD: Justice Faith Mwondah’s Brother Dies In Prison After Land Wrangle

By Our Reporter JINJA, SHIFTMEDIA- Perennial wrangles over family land saw Mwondha Kalikwani, the only surviving biological brother to former IGG and now Supreme Court Judge Faith Mwondha, imprisoned at Kirinya prison. Frail Kalikwani was…

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CLUE “Bomb Attacks Linked To ADF”- Police

CLUE “Bomb Attacks Linked To ADF”- Police

By ROBERT KAMUKAMA KAMPALA- SHIFTMEDIA- The two separate bombs that hit a Kampala suburb in Komamboga and a bus in Mpigi along the Masaka Highway was linked to the Allied Democratic Forces Police has disclosed.…

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REFELECTIONS: Police Yet To Implement Museveni Directive On Bond Denial For Capital Offenses

REFELECTIONS: Police Yet To Implement Museveni Directive On Bond Denial For Capital Offenses

By Our Reporter KAMPALA, SHIFTMEDIA- The Inspector General of Police, Martins Okoth-Ochola, has ordered the director of Legal Services and Human Rights, Erasmus Twaruhukwa, to study President Museveni’s order on stopping police bond to suspects in…

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FRESH CHARGES: MPs Ssegirinya, Allan Ssewanyana Re-arrested Over Terrorism- Police

FRESH CHARGES: MPs Ssegirinya, Allan Ssewanyana Re-arrested Over Terrorism- Police

By ROBERT KAMUKAMA KAMPALA, SHIFTMEDIA- Kawempe North Legislator Mohammad Ssegirinya was rearrested over fresh terrorism charges, police has disclosed. Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga confirmed the re-arrest of MP Mohammad Ssegirinya. Ssegirinya was roughly arrested by…

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MURDER CHARGES: Francis Onebe Remanded Over Suspected Murder Of Wife Discovered In Septic Tank

MURDER CHARGES: Francis Onebe Remanded Over Suspected Murder Of Wife Discovered In Septic Tank

By SMN Reporter KAMPALA-SHIFTMEDIA-  The murder of Mary Blessing Asio seemed liked a movie script shrouded with massive cover behind the scenes. But like they say lies never last, perhaps justice seems to be happening.…

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MURDER: 45 Year Old Man Hacked To Death Over Ugx1000 Bar Brawl

MURDER: 45 Year Old Man Hacked To Death Over Ugx1000 Bar Brawl

By Our Reporter PADER, Uganda-SHIFTMEDIA- A 45 year old man in Pader district has succumbed to head injuries he sustained during a fight over Shillings 1,000 in a bar. The deceased has been identified as…

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HELD: 9 Ugandans Arrested With Forged Immigration Stamps In Jomo Kenyatta Airport

HELD: 9 Ugandans Arrested With Forged Immigration Stamps In Jomo Kenyatta Airport

By ROBERT KAMUKAMA NAIROBI, Kenya-SHIFTMEDIA– Kenyan Police are holding nine Ugandans who were reported to have survived human trafficking. The 9 were arrested by Kenyan Police as they were being sneaked out through Jomo-Kenyatta International…

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