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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Finishing off Kayihura – And the hunt for Crime Preventers’ boss Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | The noose around besieged former Inspector of Police Kale Kayihura continues to tighten as a joint Internal Security Organisation (ISO) and Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) operation pursues more of his close associates. The …
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His enemies and the traps that got him Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | When former Police Chief, Gen. Kale Kayihura will be charged, whether of murder, sabotage, espionage or any other of the crimes for which he is said to be facing investigation; his real crime will be that of …
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KAYIHURA: How the former IGP became a victim of his own success, internal power struggles and changing geopolitics THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kale Kayihura, was the longest servicing officer in a top and sensitive security position under President Yoweri …
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Leighann Spencer | AFRICAN ARGUMENTS | Last month, Uganda experienced a senior changing of the guard as Kale Kayihura was officially replaced as Inspector General of Police. The prominent figure had been head of the Uganda Police Force for over 12 years, and his contract had been renewed for another three …
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Museveni assures Crime Preventers on their status, hails Kayihura Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has assured Crime Preventers in the country that they will maintain their duties as they are now regarded as a Reserve Army of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). “A few weeks …
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Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | A Police officer has sued former Inspector General of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura demanding compensation for deliberately depriving him of a chance to actively participate in the 2016 general elections. Deputy Assistant Inspector of Police (D/AIP) Nelson Mungasa who is currently the OC CID- …
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