Tag Archives: CCTV cameras

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An analysis of police reports on motor vehicle thefts and robberies in the country shows that on average 700 cars are stolen or robbed in Kampala every year. This translates to two vehicles being stolen or robbed every day in Kampala. Statistics compiled by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kampala have arrested a suspected Automated Teller Machine -ATM fraudster who has been on wanted list for close to a year. The fraudster who also calls himself Ssalongo alias Computer was nabbed last evening as he was planning to hoodwink unsuspecting customers …

Arua, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  At least two children die at Arua Regional Referral Hospital during every power outage, the Hospital Director Dr. Philbert Nyeko has revealed.    He reveals that two children die in the neonatal ward each time there is a power outage.    West Nile Rural Electrification …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Intermittent power supply in Kampala Metropolitan areas is affecting the operations of Closed Circuit Television -CCTV cameras. The Director Information and Communication Technology-ICT Uganda Police Force, Felix Baryamwisaki disclosed this while giving legislators a guided tour around the CCTV Command Centre at Naguru on Monday. He …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The installation of Closed Circuit Television Camera’s (CCTV) in strategic spots in Moroto town has aroused excitement amongst residents. Many are optimistic that with the cameras in place, crime rates will drastically reduce especially in urban neighborhoods. Moroto is one of the fastest growing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The reduction of crime in the country by 28 percent has been attributed to the installation of CCTV cameras and intelligence operations. The assessment and analysis since 2015 was conducted by then research director Edward Ochom and Chief Political Commissar Asan Kasingye. Although police …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maj. Gen Jesse Kamunanwire, the Human Resource Director Uganda Police Force-UPF has appointed Senior Regional Information Communication Technology–ICT commanders. In his radio message issued on Monday night, Kamunanwire reshuffled officers at the ranks of Assistant Commissioner of Police –ACP, Senior Superintendent of Police –SSP, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies have launched a hunt for a group of five suspected criminals who are hurling improvised petrol bombs at government vehicles. Police said the group of five people have been captured on different CCTV cameras  footages carrying out three separate attacks in different …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The installation of CCTV cameras in Kabale municipality and Uganda-Rwanda border of Katuna has excited residents. A total of 23 solar powered cameras with supervision by security are being installed by Africa Technology Exchange Company Limited. According to Elly Maate, police spokesperson for Kigezi …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The installation of Closed Circuit Television- CCTV cameras has started in Soroti Municipality. Officials in Soroti have said at least 28 poles are being erected for the CCTV cameras to be placed on. The exercise is spearheaded by the Uganda Police Force. The exercise …