Lawyers, prosecutors, judiciary ponder curious case of top police officer Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Justice Mike Chibita discontinued all charges against fugitive Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)Siraje Bakaleke. The discontinued charges include abuse of office (three counts), embezzlement, obtaining money with false …
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With Ochola, Sabiiti in charge, it also means more trouble Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | On May 04 President Yoweri Museveni released a public statement detailing his views on the recent spate of violent run-ins between police and leaders of some opposition groups. “If you want to hold a …
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ACP Siraje Bakaleke case hangs in balance Kampala, Uganda | The Independent | Assistant Commissioner of Police Siraje Bakaleke is still on the run and the Ant-Corruption Division of the High Court is actively hunting for him to answer charges of abuse of office, conspiracy to defraud, kidnapping with intent …
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ISO grills Kampala taxi boss Kampala, Uganda | The Independent | In a continuation of its wide ranging operations, the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) interrogated Yasin Ssematimba over several days over allegations that he was involved in fuelling city riots, protests and wrangles among taxi drivers and operators in Kampala. …
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The details and implication on border tension Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Letters exchanged by Rwanda President Paul Kagame and his counterpart Yoweri Museveni that might point to how the tension between them possibly escalated have emerged. Most importantly, the contents of the letters shed light on what might …
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National Coordinator Kamugisha accused of embezzling funds to acquire property Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Blaise Kamugisha, the National Coordinator of Crime Preventers has in a short time reportedly bought himself four cars, a house, a farm, a shop in Kikuubo; the business hub of Kampala, and prime plots …
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Better evidence or desperation by ISO, CMI? Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Since August 27 last year when he was released on bail, embattled former inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura has appeared to be on the road to rehabilitation and possible freedom. Many observes assumed his privileges …
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KAYIHURA: Charges bogus, says Museveni but ISO says, it has new charges Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Kale Kayihura could soon be a free man. President Yoweri Museveni has reportedly said that the charges against Kayihura are bogus and he should be released. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY What next for Kayihura?: Charges bogus, says Museveni But ISO says it has new charges THE LAST WORD The destiny of nations: Why some nations prosper and others stagnate and what we cannot …
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Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | The Aug.24 trial of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kale Kayihura at the General Court Martial has brought to an end speculation about how President Yoweri Museveni intends to deal with his former police chief. The police chief has been a subject of several …
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