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By Haggai Matsiko A spying operation by Uganda’s top security agencies that has since 2011 targeted and aimed to crush opponents of President Yoweri Museveni, a new report has claimed. The operation codenamed ‘Fungua Macho’ loosely translated as ‘open your eyes’ has involved planting surveillance tools in top hotels and …

The Economics Crimes Division of Uganda Police has frozen FUFA accounts over allegations of corruption. Besides Government support, it is believed FUFA received UGX 3.4 bn (US$1,050,000) from ‪FIFA and the money cannot be accounted for. Speaking about the freezing of accounts, Director of Interpol Uganda, Assan Kasingye said; “The …

A Muslim teen Ahmed Mohamed was arrested because he created a clock and took it to school to show off to teachers and friends. The prejudiced school administration handed him to police. The school authorities noted that they suspected the 14 year old could have been carrying a bomb and …

By Haggai Matsiko Bribery allegations, messy investigations swamp police as Kayihura asks for Shs400bn Gen. Kale Kayihura, the Inspector General of Police, does not like appearing before the parliamentary committee on Defence and Internal Affairs. Last year, he snubbed the committee twice and only appeared after the committee threatened to …

By Flavia Nassaka Recent attacks on journalists expose the plot to cover up crimes Jan. 12 was like any other normal working day for WBS TV’s Andrew Lwanga. When he was assigned to cover a demonstration by a group calling itself the Unemployed Youth Association, he did not think much …

By Julius Businge As the festive season continues, Uganda Police Force has warned drunk drivers that they risk being arrested and prosecuted for driving while drunk. Speaking at the launch of the 3rd edition of Uganda Breweries Limited campaign against drunk driving on De.16, the Assistant Inspector General of Police …

By Rogers Muhirwa Force to tackle accommodation, budget, and low numbers as it marks 100 years plus The Uganda Police Force (UPF) is one of the institutions under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It was created by Article 21 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and regulated by …

By Patrick Kagenda As the Uganda Police Force (UPF) ended its centenary celebrations on Oct.3 with a colourful gala parade at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, all eyes were on the years ahead. The police celebrations were held under the theme, `From colonial policing to community policing: a century …

By Patrick Nakabale Proposed amendment of Police Act should give Force parliament slots similar to army As the Uganda Police Force (UPF) celebrates over 100 years of dedicated service to the nation, there is a proposal to amend the Police Act, which will among others, change the name of the …

By Joan Akello Robert Ssempala, the coordinator of the Human Rights Network for Journalists (HRNJ) talked to The Independent’s Joan Akello about why individual officers should pay for their crimes What activities is HRNJ carrying out? Since 2005 when HRNJ was established and formalised in 2006, we have been monitoring …