Uganda and India Collaborate to Establish Africa’s First National Forensic Sciences University

Uganda has in collaboration with the Indian government inaugurated the National Forensic Sciences University, the first of its kind on the continent.  The Third Deputy Prime Minister Hon Lukia Isanga Nakadama officiated at the ceremony on behalf of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, while Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyan Jaishankar represented the Indian Prime Minister

Uganda Introduces Polycarbonate E-Passports: Enhanced Security and Durability for Travellers

In my opinion, the decision by the Republic of Uganda to upgrade its paper-based EAC e-passport to a polycarbonate version is a welcome move. The upgrade not only enhances security features but also conforms to the standard requirements recommended by EAC and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), thereby minimizing the chances of damage to the

Sharp Increase in the Overall Crime Rate in Uganda- Annual Crime Report 2022

According to the latest Annual police crime report, there has been a sharp rise in the number of crimes committed in the country in the year 2022, compared to the previous year. The report released on Wednesday 22-02-2023 indicated that the volume of crimes increased by more than 18 percent in one year compared to

OPENING OF THE NEW YEAR LAW 2023

On 3rd February 2023, the Judiciary Opened the New year Law at the high court grounds in Kampala. The event came as a climax of the 24th Annual Conference of Judges.  The New Law Year is an annual event where the Judiciary gives an account to its stakeholders about the previous year. At the function,

CID SENDS 70 OFFICERS FOR A 3-MONTHS TRAINING

District Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) officers have been sent to Kabalye Police Training School in Masindi district for a three (3) -months training. The officers, who are at the rank of Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police (DASP), are to undergo an induction and ideological development course. The  Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) and Director